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Ocean Community Sweden
Igniting the Nordic Blue Innovation Ecosystem
WHY SWEDEN?
Built for Innovation. Powered by Collaboration.
Sweden is internationally recognised for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability. Together with the wider Nordic region, it offers a distinctive ecosystem where world-class research, forward-looking industry, public-sector leadership and entrepreneurial ambition come together to turn ideas into scalable solutions.
Ocean Community Sweden adds the blue layer to this ecosystem. By connecting innovators, researchers, industry, investors and public partners around ocean-related challenges and opportunities, we help transform promising ideas into viable ventures, scalable businesses and measurable impact for the ocean.
Registered in Sweden as a the non-profit association Ocean Community Nordic, organisation number 802555-4406, operating under Swedish and European Union law.
The Nordic chapter of Ocean Community is anchored in Sweden and connected to the global Ocean Community platform.
WHAT WE LEAD
We develop programmes and innovation pathways that help people, organisations and ideas move from potential to impact.
Venture Creation
We help innovators and founders transform promising ideas into scalable ventures through validation, mentoring, partnerships and international collaboration.
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Blue Lab to Impact
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Venture Studio
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Baltic Sea Challenge
Excecutive Education
We design learning experiences for leaders, organisations and professionals building the future of the regenerative blue economy.
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Executive Programmes
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Leadership Labs
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Professional Development
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Field trips and on site training
Enterprise Transformation
We work with corporations, public organisations and innovation ecosystems to accelerate sustainable growth, capability building and ocean innovation.
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Innovation Sprints
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Ecosystem Partnerships
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Business Process Transformation
Ocean Community Sweden Launch Event
Join us in Stockholm on August 26, 2026, as we launch Ocean Community Sweden and bring together founders, investors, industry leaders, researchers, policymakers and ecosystem builders shaping Sweden’s blue innovation ecosystem.
Welcome to the Ocean Age
Stockholm • August 26, 2026
The Baltic Sea Challenge
A core initiative under our OC Plan Innovate programme. The Baltic Sea Challenge will open for submissions beginning 2027 to identify and advance solutions that protect and restore the Baltic and North Seas.
Leadership Team
Cecilia Hjertzell
Nordic Chair
As Nordic Chair, Cecilia Hjertzell leads Ocean Community's strategic engagement across the Nordic region, building partnerships that connect industry, entrepreneurs, investors, academia and the public sector to accelerate ocean innovation. An entrepreneur, board leader and business strategist, she has extensive experience in digital infrastructure, energy systems and sustainable business development. Cecilia has led strategic initiatives across technology-driven industries, helping organisations navigate transformation, strengthen governance and create long-term value. She brings commercial insight, cross-sector leadership and a strong Nordic network to advance Ocean Community's mission and regional impact.
Founder & Executive President
Susanne Wedin-Schildt
As Executive President, Susanne Wedin Schildt leads Ocean Community's global strategy, international development and strategic partnerships. With more than 35 years of international leadership experience spanning over 25 countries, she has worked across business, government, academia and innovation ecosystems to drive transformation, build strategic collaborations and accelerate sustainable growth. Her expertise in business transformation, innovation and venture development enables her to connect people, organisations and opportunities across sectors and borders. Through Ocean Community, Susanne is building a global platform that brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and partners to advance a regenerative and resilient ocean economy.
Innovate Program Director
Rimmie Duraisamy
As Innovate Programme Director, Rimmie Duraisamy leads initiatives that help ocean innovators strengthen solutions, validate opportunities and progress towards implementation. A mechanical engineer and ocean energy specialist, she brings experience across the automotive sector, advanced engineering and early-stage venture development. Rimmie is currently completing a PhD at KTH Royal Institute of Technology focused on design and development challenges in wave energy harvesting systems. She combines technical depth, entrepreneurial experience and programme leadership to support ocean innovators from concept to implementation.
We build what comes next.
The transition to a sustainable Blue future will not be built by one organisation alone. It would be built through collaboration, bold ideas and people willing to create what comes next.
If you have an idea see an opportunity for collaboration or want to help design Sweden's and the Nordic region's Blue Innovation Ecosystem, we would love to hear from you.
Contact @oceancommunity.co