1000 Ocean Startups

1000 Ocean Startups represents a collaborative alliance dedicated to accelerating innovation for positive ocean impact. This coalition unites global ecosystem players including incubators, accelerators, competitions, matching platforms, and venture capital firms that support entrepreneurial ventures focused on ocean sustainability. With the ambitious goal of scaling a minimum of 1000 transformative startups by the conclusion of the Ocean Decade, the coalition aims to restore marine ecosystem health while advancing progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 14, which focuses on conserving and sustainably using ocean resources.

The coalition executes its mission through two primary strategic approaches. First, it cultivates meaningful synergies among ecosystem participants, creating a more cohesive and effective support network for ocean-focused entrepreneurs. Second, it amplifies success stories of ocean innovation and highlights the tremendous potential for technology and business models to regenerate marine environments. By showcasing these achievements, 1000 Ocean Startups aims to catalyze increased investment in scaling the ocean impact innovation ecosystem, addressing critical challenges like overfishing, marine pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change impacts on ocean systems.

As a key player in the blue economy investment landscape, the coalition aligns its activities with the Transformations recommended by the prestigious Ocean Panel, an initiative comprising world leaders committed to sustainable ocean management. This alignment ensures that supported startups address the most pressing challenges facing marine ecosystems while creating viable business opportunities. The investment focus spans multiple sectors including sustainable aquaculture, renewable marine energy, plastic pollution reduction, ocean data technologies, and coastal resilience solutions, with particular emphasis on early-stage ventures with scalable impact potential.

1000 Ocean Startups has established itself as a founding member and Implementation Partner of the Global Ecosystem for Ocean Solutions (GEOS) UN Decade Program, cementing its credibility in the international ocean conservation community. This partnership enhances the coalition's ability to connect promising startups with global resources, expertise, and funding opportunities. By fostering innovation at the intersection of environmental sustainability and economic development, the coalition is building a robust pipeline of investment-ready ventures capable of delivering measurable improvements to ocean health while generating attractive returns for impact-oriented investors committed to marine conservation and sustainable blue economy development.