Blue Carbon Fellowship: Apply for Up to $60,000
Applications are now open for the Blue Carbon Fellowship for Entrepreneurs.
This is a program designed to support high-impact innovators developing scalable, market-based solutions to protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems. Selected fellows will receive funding of up to $60,000, along with dedicated mentorship and global technical support.
About the Fellowship
The Blue Carbon Fellowship targets early-to-growth-stage entrepreneurs using ocean and coastal nature-based solutions—such as mangroves, seagrasses, salt marshes, and sustainable aquaculture—to capture carbon, preserve biodiversity, and strengthen coastal climate resilience.
Key Benefits
Non-Dilutive Funding: Equity-free grants of up to $60,000 per selected enterprise.
Expert Mentorship: One-on-one coaching from marine scientists, carbon market specialists, and impact investors.
Technical Assistance: Support with project validation, carbon accounting, and measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) protocols.
Global Network Access: Connections to international ocean funds, policy networks, and corporate off-takers.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:
Focus Area: Ventures focused on coastal/marine ecosystem restoration, carbon sequestration, ocean technology, or coastal community resilience.
Stage: Early to growth-stage startups with a functional product, service, or pilot project.
Impact: Clear carbon sequestration potential combined with verifiable local biodiversity and community co-benefits.
Geography: Open to entrepreneurs globally (or specify regional boundaries if applicable).
