Build with Ocean Community
For ventures, industry, research and capital advancing ocean-positive innovation.
Explore organisational memberships and partnerships across our Global Community and Swedish Innovation Ecosystem.
Our Vision
A united community transforming ideas into solutions protecting the ocean, supporting coastal communities and boosting the sustainable blue economy.
Our Mission
We provide a platform for ocean advocates to connect, learn, and take action, while empowering innovators and entrepreneurs to develop and scale ocean-friendly solutions.
Building the Ocean Innovation Ecosystem
Ocean Community connects ventures, industry, research, capital and ecosystem partners to advance ocean-positive solutions.
Ecosystem Memberships provide a foundation for sustained participation: contributing expertise, building partnerships and developing opportunities through our programmes, activities and international connections.
One community. Global connections. Local action. Engage globally through Ocean Community Associação, or help build the Swedish innovation ecosystem through Ocean Community Nordic. Both gateways connect your organisation to the wider Ocean Community, with opportunities to collaborate across borders.
Why join?
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Build visibility and leadership within the blue economy.
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Connect and collaborate across our international ecosystem.
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Access relevant programmes, events, funding calls and innovation opportunities.
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Explore blue transformation across industries and value chains.
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Support an independent platform advancing ocean learning, innovation and action.
Ecosystem members
Founders & Startups
Ventures developing and scaling ocean-positive solutions.
Companies & Organisations
Companies, experts, investors, universities and ecosystem organisations contributing knowledge, resources and opportunities.
Program & Anchor Partners
Strategic organisations taking a visible leadership role in programmes, innovation areas and ecosystem development.
Not here as part of an organisation?
Membership Benefits
Gain visibility through your organisational profile and logo within the Ocean Community ecosystem.
Connect with ventures, industry, research, investors and ecosystem partners internationally.
Participate in selected Ocean Community events, meet-ups and and knowledge-sharing activities.
Receive insights into ocean innovation, relevant funding calls and programme opportunities.
Share organisational news, milestones and collaboration opportunities through selected Ocean Community channels.
Contribute expertise and innovation priorities to help shape initiatives and develop collaborations.
Find your way to Engage
Explore below Memberships & Partnerships to find the right fit for your organisation.
Founders & Startups
For founders and ventures developing and scaling ocean-positive solutions.
Connect with relevant mentors, experts, industry and ecosystem partners.
Explore funding calls, innovation opportunities and pathways into Ocean Community programmes.
Participate in founder-focused learning and knowledge exchange.
Share progress, needs and collaboration opportunities across the ecosystem.
In Sweden, contribute to relevant Ocean Innovation Arenas and connect with emerging projects and partnerships.
Companies & Organisations
For companies, investors, universities, research institutes, public bodies and other organisations advancing ocean-positive innovation.
Connect with ventures, research and emerging ocean-positive solutions.
Define challenges & innovation needs and explore opportunities for shared projects.
Share expertise, facilities, industry connections or investment perspectives.
Promote relevant internships, projects and opportunities to blue-economy talent.
Participate in relevant knowledge sessions, events and ecosystem activities.
In Sweden, contribute to Innovation Arenas and help shape collaborative priorities.
Program & Anchor Partnerships
For organisations ready to take a deeper role in advancing ocean-positive innovation.
Program Partners contribute expertise, facilities, networks, funding or other resources to a defined programme or initiative.
Anchor Partners make a broader strategic commitment to developing an Ocean Innovation Arena, ecosystem or portfolio of activities.
Each partnership is shaped around shared priorities, agreed contributions and intended outcomes.
annual MEMBERSHIP fees
Your membership supports the connections, learning and collaboration that advance our Ocean Innovation Ecosystem.
Startup/Micro Organisation
0-10 employees
€150
Global · per year
SEK 1500
Nordic · per year
Small Organisation
€300
Global · per year
SEK 3000
Nordic · per year
Medium Organisation
50-200 employees
€600
Global · per year
SEK 6000
Nordic · per year
Organisation size is a guide. For universities, public bodies and other organisations, we agree the appropriate membership based on the team involved and scope of engagement.
For Large Companies, Program Partners and Anchor Partners membership fees are agreed based on individual contributions.
Ecosystem Member Application
Tell us about your organisation and how you would like to engage. We will follow up to confirm the relevant membership or partnership including annual contribution and next steps.
Joining as an individual? Explore global Community Membership here.