Katapult Ocean Tech Accelerator
Enriched accelerator · Found: 2026-03-10 22:10
90-day accelerator with EUR 150K-500K equity investment. Follow-on Deep Blue Fund EUR 1.5M-4M. Focus on ocean food, transport, energy, marine robotics from Norway.
Source: https://katapultocean.com/
Funding Details
- Funder
- Katapult VC (Katapult Ocean)
- Funding Goal
- Equity investment and accelerator support for ocean tech startups working to restore ocean health, combat climate and biodiversity loss, and ensure access to sustainable food and clean water. Focus areas include food and water, transport, energy, circular resources, and new frontiers.
- Funding Amount
- EUR 150,000–500,000 initial equity investment; unlocks EUR 1,500,000–4,000,000 follow-on investments in Series A, B+ rounds via the Deep Blue Fund (150.000 € – 500.000 €)
- Deadline
- Rolling basis (Rolling)
- How to Apply
- Apply via Typeform at https://form.typeform.com/to/adJpRsTz. Review the program details and portfolio at https://katapult.vc/ocean/ocean-accelerator/. Program consists of 90 days of workshops, networking, and learning sessions run by world-leading mentors.
- Target Region
- Global
- Contact
- jonas@katapult.vc; +47 91 14 04 78 (Jonas Skattum Svegaarden, CEO Ocean)
- Official Page
- https://katapult.vc/ocean/ocean-accelerator/
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-15 12:50
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Summary
The Katapult Ocean Accelerator Program is an award-winning 90-day accelerator combining intensive programming with equity investment for early-stage ocean tech startups. Run by Katapult VC — described as the world's most active ocean impact venture fund manager — the program invests EUR 150,000–500,000 as initial equity and unlocks potential EUR 1.5–4 million in follow-on investments through the Deep Blue Fund in subsequent Series A and B+ rounds. The program focuses on ocean startups working across five impact areas: (1) Food & Water — sustainable aquaculture, seaweed, freshwater production; (2) Transport — decarbonizing maritime industries, clean shipping; (3) Energy — ocean-based renewable energy; (4) Circular Resources — waste reduction, circular economy, alternative materials; (5) New Frontiers — ocean monitoring, data, underwater robotics. The 90-day program includes workshops, networking events, and learning sessions facilitated by world-leading mentors and partners. The program specifically leverages the Norwegian ocean industrial hub as a strategic advantage. Founders from all over the world participate virtually. Geographically the program is global with no regional restrictions, though it draws on the Norwegian/Nordic maritime ecosystem. Eligibility is open to ocean-focused startups without stated stage restrictions, though programming is designed to accelerate early-stage companies. The application process starts with a Typeform application form. Applicants do not need to be actively fundraising. Katapult Ocean also runs the Ocean Impact Prize and maintains a large portfolio of funded companies. The fund has a clear focus on generating positive impact — measured and reported annually — alongside financial returns.
Historical Context
Katapult Ocean is described as the world's most active ocean impact venture fund manager. The program leverages the Norwegian ocean industrial hub. Portfolio includes companies such as Flocean, Bedrock Ocean Exploration, Hullbot, and others. An Ocean Investor Day was held in 2025 showcasing 13 founders. An Impact Report was published in 2024.
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