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Did you have an idea for a product or initiative that could better protect our oceans against pollution, overfishing, species extinction, or climate change? We were looking for innovators like you!
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The OceanLove Innovation Award (OIA) aims to push forward ideas with potential to restore, sustain and/or protect the oceans. The Award challenge is open for people from all kinds of backgrounds, from all over the world. The ideas that are sought after, are early stage innovations, from motivated people that in potential could make a real impact on ocean sustainability (SDG 14) and even strengthen local communities.
The year, 2024 marks the first year that OceanLove organized the innovation challenge focussed on the oceans, open to everyone that needs the support for an idea with high potential. With funding, media outreach and backing from experienced social entrepreneurs, the winning idea will then be supported in bringing it to fruition.
Climate change, overfishing, extinction of species, loss of biodiversity and all kinds of pollution (for instance plastics, ghost nets, oil spillage, deep-sea mining) are threatening our oceans and the life of future generations. Read more about the facts here.
You didn’t need money, a high level of education, or a huge social network to propose a good idea, just the courage to share it with us.
Check out some past inspirations, and remember that none of these people were wealthy when they first conceived their ideas.
Your idea will always remain yours. You can read more about our code of conduct in the FAQs. As a non-profit, with an amazing team of dedicated volunteers, the only profit we aim for is the better protection of our oceans.
In May, our globally acclaimed team of knowledgeable judges pre-selected 20 to 30 of the most compelling ideas.
During the Award Ceremony (held on June 19th, 2024, in The Hague, The Netherlands), the 10 finalists were introduced to the audience, and the judges announced the top 5 ideas. These top 5 received grants as seed money and coaching for further developing their initiatives.
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Participated in an online bootcamp with top global advisers offering free support to develop their business plans.
At the Award Ceremony, the 10 finalists were announced and were provided with personalized feedback from industry experts.
Received varying amounts of seed money to help realize their ocean innovation ideas. The number 1 idea received the prestigious
OceanLove Innovation Award.
Maybe you still have some questions? Please check the FAQ first and if you still need additional information you can reach out to us here. We aim to reply within a few working days.
