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.
I can provide information on and how their focus areas have shifted toward Blue Carbon or Deep-Sea Mining bans . Ocean Solutions Accelerator’s third wave tackle...
The (SOA) launched the third wave of its Ocean Solutions Accelerator in October 2020 to tackle a diverse range of aquatic threats, including habitat destruction , plastic pollution , water treatment systems , and the seafood supply chain . The Sustainable Ocean Alliance provided these companies with
: Aquaai (Norway/US) developed autonomous, fish-like underwater vehicles that use biomimicry to acquire environmental data unobtrusively. The (SOA) launched the third wave of its
: Oceanworks (US) built a global marketplace for recycled ocean plastic to reduce the demand for virgin plastic production. Sustainable Food Systems :
(US) focused on plant-based foods (such as kelp-based jerky) to promote sustainable ocean agriculture.