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OC Innovate
Catalyzing Blue Economy Innovation
Growing the Blue Startup Pipeline
For Ocean Community, innovation is more than a buzzword; it’s the driving force behind sustainable and regenerative transformation of the blue economy.
OC Innovate Program is designed to foster groundbreaking ideas, connect aspiring innovators, and empower them to turn vision into reality, addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time.
We need to transform more innovation into investable solutions and impact.
We are building that innovation pipe-line. Join us on this journey to reshape the future of our oceans - one solution at a time.
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THE INNOVATION PROCESS
An innovation journey often begins with engaged scientists and early innovators in university programs, where students, researchers, and budding entrepreneurs explore opportunities in ocean sustainability.
From these foundational steps, and alongside the innovation process, we have created Ocean Community Innovate - our our Innovation Program.
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We invite innovators, entrepreneurs, founders and early startups - with concepts or early prototypes - to join our OC Challenge. This open innovation challenge provides a collaborative journey to develop and refine solutions based on expert guidance and support, and finally, for the awarded finalists, have the opportunity to compete for a spot in the OC Accelerator.
Awarded teams are invited to join the Award Accelerator, where we offer structured mentorship, advanced resources, and practical support to pave the path to further acceleration and market. Through this streamlined approach, OC Innovate supports development from concept to commercial viability, helping innovators build resilient, ocean-focused ventures.
Curious about innovation? Do you have an idea that you want to develop? Start by checking out the Innovation Categories and this exciting Ocean innovation ecosystem!
OC Innovate Terminology
Builders
Innovators and startups
Guides
Mentors, experts, scientists, SMEs, industry experts, policymakers
Champions
Media, communications, ecosystem enablers, influencers and advocates
Backers
Investors and funders
Partners
Corporations, institutions, strategic partners, foundations
Blue Readiness Framework
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Blue Readiness Pulse / BR Pulse
Readiness layer or functionality
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Blue Readiness Pathway
Readiness support program for finalists/winners
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Blue Readiness Board / BR Board
Investor/expert presentation board
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OC Award Program
A curated pathway to growth for selected Ocean Community Challenge winners