Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) Accelerator

Enriched accelerator · Found: 2026-03-10 22:10

SOA provides catalytic funding up to USD 100K for ocean startups (pre-seed to Series A). Accelerator awards USD 10K-50K. Portfolio companies secured over USD 300M in follow-on funding.

Source: https://www.soalliance.org/

Funding Details

Funder

Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA)

Funding Goal

Equity investment of up to USD 100,000 in ocean-focused for-profit startups with market-driven innovations that restore ocean health, addressing climate, pollution reduction, conservation tech, blue foods, and ocean data.

Funding Amount

Up to USD 100,000 equity investment per startup (up to 100.000 €)

Deadline

Rolling basis (Rolling)

How to Apply

Apply via Airtable form at https://airtable.com/appdEfgIjifbxk0rj/pagsHKn6FKRm2pUNR/form. Submit pitch deck and optionally additional materials such as impact analysis. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis prioritizing time-sensitive deals. First step in a multi-stage evaluation process.

Target Region

Global

Contact

ecopreneurs@soalliance.org

Official Page

https://www.soalliance.org/ecopreneur-network

Last Checked

2026-03-15 12:49

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Must be an incorporated for-profit company
• Typically pre-seed to Series A; fundraising not required at time of application
• Open to startups from all countries globally
• NGOs, non-profits, and individuals without a company structure are not eligible

Project Scope

• Must work in at least one of SOA's five ocean impact areas

Required Documents

• Pitch deck required; impact analysis optional but recommended

Constraints

• Applications reviewed on rolling basis; time-sensitive deals prioritized
• Investment is equity-based (up to USD 100,000); recipients enter lifetime community network

Summary

The Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) Ecopreneur Network is a global investment and community program for ocean-focused for-profit startups. SOA makes equity investments of up to USD 100,000 in selected early-stage companies whose business models create positive environmental impact on the ocean. The program targets entrepreneurs at pre-seed to Series A stage working in five key ocean impact areas: (1) Climate — decarbonizing maritime industries and ocean-climate adaptation; (2) Pollution Reduction — circular economy and alternative materials; (3) Conservation Tech — restoration and preservation of marine ecosystems; (4) Blue Foods — sustainable fisheries and aquaculture; (5) Ocean Data — ocean monitoring and software platforms. Unlike traditional accelerators with fixed timelines, the Ecopreneur Network offers lifetime support tailored to each startup's growth stage. Benefits include: investment up to USD 100,000, stage-relevant workshops and mentorship, access to 360+ mentors, connections to SOA's network of ocean-committed investors, thought leadership opportunities, and privileged access to global ocean partners. Geographically, the program is open to for-profit startups from all countries. SOA is a US-registered charitable non-profit with global reach across 115 countries. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, prioritizing time-sensitive deals. Applicants must submit a pitch deck via the online Airtable form. No age restrictions apply for founders. SOA has supported over 65 ocean startups and 300+ grantees to date. The organization is widely recognized, having been featured in Time, Forbes, Inc., TechCrunch, AP, and Bloomberg.

Historical Context

SOA has invested in 65+ ocean startups and supports 80+ youth hubs globally. Portfolio includes companies such as Sway, Novoloop, rePurpose Global, Dispatch Goods, and Blue Ocean Gear. The Ecopreneur Network offers lifetime support beyond a typical fixed accelerator program.

Sources

• https://www.soalliance.org/
• https://www.soalliance.org/ecopreneur-network

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