If you'd like to explore how these startups have grown since 2020:
: Oceanworks (US) built a global marketplace for recycled ocean plastic to reduce the demand for virgin plastic production. Sustainable Food Systems :
(Mexico) created alternative animal feed proteins grown in aquafarms to reduce wastewater output. Ocean Solutions Accelerator’s third wave tackle...
The Sustainable Ocean Alliance provided these companies with mentorship, networking, and a virtual program culminating in a demo day for investors. This wave was part of a larger initiative by SOA to address the funding gap for early-stage "ecopreneurs" aiming to restore ocean health.
(US) focused on plant-based foods (such as kelp-based jerky) to promote sustainable ocean agriculture. If you'd like to explore how these startups
: Aquaai (Norway/US) developed autonomous, fish-like underwater vehicles that use biomimicry to acquire environmental data unobtrusively.
The "Third Wave" cohort consisted of nine startups from around the globe, each focusing on specific technological or nature-based interventions: This wave was part of a larger initiative
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, this cohort represented the program's largest and most diverse applicant pool to date, with over 50% of the participating startups led by female CEOs. Key Solutions and Startups