Ecopreneur Network Class of 2024: Funding Up to USD 100,000

Applications for the Ecopreneur Network Class of 2024 are now OPEN!

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.

Members of the Ecopreneur Network benefit from tailored services that expand and grow alongside their ventures, with exclusive access to mentorship, strategic guidance, networking events, workshops, SOA’s digital platform the Alliance, and more.

Eligible startups will also have the opportunity to receive up to $100,000 USD investment from Sustainable Ocean Alliance while accessing our exclusive network of founders, mentors, investors, and partners—each lending their expertise at every step of the startup journey.

Do I have to be from the United States to apply?
SOA is a globally recognized organization and ecopreneurs from around the world are welcome.

What kind of startups does SOA accept for the Ecopreneur Network?

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:

1. Greenhouse Gas Reduction: Blue Carbon & CO2E Removal or Avoidance
2. Pollution Reduction: Circular Use, Waste Removal or Avoidance
3. Ecosystem and Species: Preservation and Restoration
4. Blue Foods: Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Seafood Alternatives
5. Ocean Data, Literacy, and Research

Do you accept ecopreneurs of all ages?

Yes! There is no restriction on age.

What is the time commitment for being a part of the Ecopreneur Network?

The value you receive from the Ecopreneur Network is correlated to how much time you choose to invest in it. We strongly encourage active participation to gain the full suite of Network benefits.

Does SOA provide funding to Ecopreneur Network members?

Yes, SOA makes investments in a select number of Ecopreneur Network members each year.

While admittance into the Ecopreneur Network does not guarantee funding, it does make a startup eligible for an investment from SOA of up to $100,000 USD.

What documents will be required to complete the application?

Please have your startup’s deck, incorporation documents, relevant one-pagers, and case studies ready to share.

Still need help?

Please contact ecopreneurs@soalliance.org.