Ocean Enterprise Accelerator
VentureWell's Ocean Enterprise Accelerator supports early-stage U.S. startups developing innovative coastal and ocean technologies through mentorship, technical training, and staged funding.
Funder: VentureWell
Due Dates: July 7, 2026 (Stage 1, Fall 2026)
Funding Amounts: Up to $140,000 per team across all stages; Stage 1 award is $15,000; additional awards available at later stages.
Summary: Supports early-stage U.S. startups developing transformative coastal and ocean technologies with funding, mentorship, and commercialization training.
Key Information: Open to U.S.-based startups and innovators in the blue economy; both student and non-student teams are eligible.
Description
The Ocean Enterprise Accelerator, run by VentureWell, is a national program designed to accelerate early-stage startups and innovators working on transformative technologies for America's coasts and ocean sectors. The program provides mentorship, technical and business training, and staged funding opportunities to help teams bring innovative ocean-related solutions to market. Participants benefit from direct engagement with industry leaders, NOAA researchers, and a collaborative network aimed at advancing sustainable blue economy ventures.
