Ocean Start-up Ecosystem

The entrepreneurial support organizations for the ocean tech start-up ecosystem

The ocean tech start-up ecosystem is comprised of  entrepreneurial support organizations that help ocean start-ups grow. While there are several organizations that claim to map all ocean start-ups, this is like counting the exact number of fish on a reef which is to say impossible. There are start-ups that want to be found, and others that operate in “stealth” mode to protect their intellectual property. Therefore it’s impossible to ever know the true number. It is far more practical to count the organizations that support the start-ups. If these support organizations are healthy and growing, it’s fair to say the ocean tech start-up ecosystem is also doing well. 

The blue economy is indeed growing. At last count, it includes more than a hundred and twenty incubators, accelerators, clusters, competitions and other innovation hubs all focused on ocean tech. The interactive map below makes it easy to explore the global ecosystem.

Are you a start-up looking for start-up funding? don’t forget to visit the ocean tech investment funds page and explore the database to find an ocean-friendly VC or family fund.

Ocean Start-up Ecosystem Map

Data last updated June 6, 2021. Note that this visualization does not render well on mobile devices!

An organization’s presence on this map does not indicate affiliation with The Liquid Grid nor does it serve as an endorsement. If you would like to suggest an innovation hub be added to visualization, please contact us.

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