SOA Ecopreneur Network

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 invites startups to join our Ecopreneur Network who are incorporated and building a for-profit company with at least a pre-seed or seed stage financing round completed that aligns with one or more of the following ocean impact 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

• Lifetime SOA Support: Support includes one-on-one meetings and office hours with SOA’s team of industry experts
• 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

Eligibility of Ecopreneur Network

•  Ecopreneurs from around the world are welcome.
• There is no restriction on age.

Application for Ecopreneur Network

Applications for the Class of 2024 are now open! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with applications received by June 3 to be considered for priority access to the Ecopreneur Network. SOA will announce the full Class of 2024 at the end of the year.