CDL Oceans: Seed-stage program for technology companies focused on ocean-related challenges and opportunities Grant
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This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at seed stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.
CDL Oceans is a seed-stage accelerator programme for technology companies developing solutions to ocean-related challenges and opportunities. The programme supports early-stage startups building ocean-focused technologies, with a focus on climate and sustainability outcomes.
About this grant
This seed-stage accelerator programme supports early-stage startups and small enterprises developing ocean-related technologies and sustainable ocean economy solutions. The programme is open to companies globally at pre-seed and seed stages, or in early commercialisation phases. Funding takes the form of a grant delivered through an accelerator programme. Selected companies participate in a structured curriculum and receive mentorship tailored to ocean economy innovation. Applicants must be building technologies or business models that advance sustainable use of ocean resources and blue economy sectors. This is a competitive programme; the funder will assess applications based on the strength of the ocean-focused innovation, the founding team's capability, and market potential within blue economy sectors.
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Key requirements
- ✓Technology company focused on ocean-related challenges or opportunities
- ✓Seed-stage or early-stage company
- ✓Climate and/or ocean sustainability focus
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for CDL Oceans: Seed-stage program for technology companies focused on ocean-related challenges and opportunities?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; startup, sme.
Relevant sectors
About this sector
Ocean and blue economy funding covers marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, coastal resilience and ocean technology. Support comes from public research bodies, development finance and ocean-focused foundations. Calls often favour projects that involve coastal communities and that can be monitored at sea.
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