Deadline: 20 July 2025 Do you have an early-stage ocean technology company with huge commercialization potential? Are you passionate about preserving the health and sustainability of our oceans? If yes, then this call is designed for you! The Ocean Startup Project is looking for diverse … [Read more...] about Applications open for Ocean Startup Challenge (Canada)
Open Call: ADT4Blue’s OC2 Acceleration Programme
Deadline: 28 July 2025 The ADT4Blue is now accepting applications for its OC2 Acceleration Programme to support legally established SMEs, startups, entrepreneurs, researchers, higher education students, alumni and professionals in developing innovative ideas for the Blue Economy using Advanced … [Read more...] about Open Call: ADT4Blue’s OC2 Acceleration Programme
Applications open for Bow Seat’s True Blue Fellowship Program
Deadline: 1 September 2025 The Bow Seat is thrilled to invite applications for its True Blue Fellowship Program to support projects that address ocean, waterways, and/or climate change issues through a creative arts lens. One of the biggest changes from the Fellowship Grant Program is that … [Read more...] about Applications open for Bow Seat’s True Blue Fellowship Program
Startup Africa Roadtrip Program for Startups and Innovators (East Africa)
Deadline: 15 June 2025 Submissions are now open for the Startup Africa Roadtrip Program to support top entrepreneurs and innovators in East Africa. The program is specifically looking for startups and innovators who are working on ideas with the potential for scalable impact. They are … [Read more...] about Startup Africa Roadtrip Program for Startups and Innovators (East Africa)
Applications open for Open Ocean Research Grant Program
Deadline: 17 June 2025 The Open Ocean Research Grant Program seeks to strengthen this network of research partners and maximize the impact of these datasets by inviting global researchers to improve core technologies and apply them to ocean governance research. This research grant program … [Read more...] about Applications open for Open Ocean Research Grant Program
Apply for Ocean Conservancy’s Annual Photo Contest
Deadline: 27 May 2025 The Ocean Conservancy’s annual Photo Contest has returned! They’re looking for the most inspirational photos depicting the beauty and wonder of our incredible ocean and its wildlife. Categories Human Impact Whether it’s a storm surge due to climate change, or … [Read more...] about Apply for Ocean Conservancy’s Annual Photo Contest
Entries open for ProBleu Funding Initiative
Deadline: 23 May 2025 The ProBleu Funding Initiative supports primary and secondary schools as essential champions in educating children and youth about blue sustainability and safeguarding marine and freshwater ecosystems. Topics The European Ocean Coalition (EU4Ocean) - each European … [Read more...] about Entries open for ProBleu Funding Initiative
Decade Actions: Expression of Interest for Decade Programmes
Deadline: 15 June 2025 Applications are now open for the Decade Actions: Expression of Interest for Decade Programmes. Decade programmes are being solicited in a two-stage process. The first stage is a short Expression of Interest that documents the proposed programme in relation to: … [Read more...] about Decade Actions: Expression of Interest for Decade Programmes
Nominations open for Neptune Awards
Deadline: 1 August 2025 Applications are now open for the Neptune Awards to help minimize their impact on these resources, even while using them for human benefit, resulting in more resilient bodies of water including healthy marine life and coastlines. The Neptune Awards are broad based and … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Neptune Awards
Open Call: SHORE’s Grant for Schools
Deadline: 30 June 2025 The SHORE is seeking applications for its Grant for Schools to enhance the ocean literacy of primary and secondary students, educators, and schools, by empowering youth to become agents of change and eco-citizens. Topics Sea-based activities Biodiversity … [Read more...] about Open Call: SHORE’s Grant for Schools
