Women in Ocean Food Innovation Studio 2027 for Female Founders
Brief Description
The Women in Ocean Food Innovation Studio 2027 is an equity-free business support program designed for female founders, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams driving change within the blue economy. Organized through a collaborative effort to scale impactful marine solutions, the program equips visionaries across sustainable and regenerative aquaculture, marine biotech, aquatech, seafood value chains, seafood waste revalorization, and blue carbon. If you are ready to expand your commercial reach, this opportunity connects you with tailored business mentorship, global industry leaders, and potential impact investors. You will start with an intensive studio setup before transitioning into a full year of structured growth support.Name of Host Institution
Hatch Blue and Conservation International VenturesRequirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a female startup founder, entrepreneur, or community leader.
- Must be based in Latin America & the Caribbean.
- Must be building solutions within sectors such as sustainable and regenerative aquaculture, marine biotech, aquatech, seafood value chains, seafood waste revalorization, or blue carbon.
Benefits
- Equity-free business support covering market intelligence, go-to-market strategies, business planning, and pitch guidance.
- Individualized mentorship from global industry leaders, including 1-to-1 sessions with teams from Hatch Blue and Conservation International Ventures.
- Access to an international aquaculture and blue economy network alongside an active alumni community.
- Engagement with venture philanthropists and impact investors.
- Possibility of follow-on investment from Hatch Blue and Conservation International Ventures for eligible companies.
Duration
12 months, starting with a full-time 9-day in-person studio followed by quarterly follow-ups.Deadline
November 7, 2026👀 You Missed
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