Deadline: 4th October, 2024
The Ecopreneur Network is a program of lifetime support that is advancing the world’s most ambitious ocean for-profit startups for life and amplifies their efforts to achieve transformative planetary impact.
SOA’s Ecopreneur Network goes beyond the bounds of a standard startup accelerator. Accelerators offer support to startups for a fixed, short period of time with intensive and rapid programming to accelerate the life cycle of early-stage companies. The Ecopreneur Network breaks apart from this time-bound system to offer lifetime support to startups to benefit from custom-tailored services that expand and grow alongside their ventures—no matter where they are in their startup journey.
Eligibility
You are eligible if you are a for-profit, incorporated startup that is having a positive impact on ocean health, with at least a Pre-Seed or Seed-stage financing round completed. Ecopreneurs of all ages and geographies are welcome to apply.
You should apply if your startup is having an impact in any of these areas:
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction: Blue Carbon & CO2E Removal or Avoidance
- Pollution Reduction: Circular Use, Waste Removal or Avoidance
- Ecosystem and Species: Preservation and Restoration
- Blue Foods: Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Seafood Alternatives
- Ocean Data, Literacy, and Research
Benefits
From mentorship and funding opportunities to lifetime membership in a paramount community of high-impact peers, mentors, and experts.
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Lifetime SOA Support – Support includes one-on-one meetings and office hours with SOA’s team of industry experts
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Expert Mentorship – Connect with 330+ mentors through matching events and skills-based mentor working groups
- Funding Opportunities from Investors – Access to SOA’s network of ocean-committed investors through personal events, 1-1 connections, and more
- Thought Leadership & Media Exposure – Build thought leadership skills through unique opportunities to contribute your perspective
- Eligibility for an SOA Investment – Members are eligible to receive an investment from SOA of up to $100,000 USD
- Access to Partner Offerings – Privileged access and membership within SOA-verified global ocean partners
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