Ocean Enterprise Accelerator
VentureWell's Ocean Enterprise Accelerator supports startups developing innovative coastal and ocean technologies with funding, mentorship, and commercialization resources.
Funder: VentureWell
Due Dates: July 7, 2026 (Stage 1 Fall 2026 application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 (Stage 1 award); up to $140,000 total across all stages per team; 7-week virtual program plus in-person workshop
Summary: Accelerator for U.S.-based startups and innovators developing transformative coastal and ocean technologies, offering funding, mentorship, and commercialization support.
Description
The Ocean Enterprise Accelerator, run by VentureWell, is a national program designed to support early-stage startups and innovators working on transformative technologies for America's coasts and the blue economy. The accelerator provides funding, mentorship, technical and business development training, and access to a robust network of experts and partners, including NOAA researchers and industry leaders. The program is structured in multiple stages, with Stage 1 focusing on technology development and commercialization planning, and later stages offering larger awards and further commercialization support. Participants benefit from tailored guidance and resources to help advance their innovations from concept to impactful market deployment.
