SYDNEY, 25 November 2024: Attendees from industry, government, investment, science, not-for-profits and innovation gathered in Sydney on 20 November for only event of its kind in the APAC region - INNOVOCEAN. The annual showcase event celebrated the progress being made by Ocean Impact Organisation and the startups and entrepreneurs it supports, shining a bright light on the potential of ocean solutions to shape a better future.

[Sydney, 14 November 2024] In a first for Australia, OIO and Southerly Ten have today launched the Offshore Wind Net Positive Challenge, seeking innovative solutions to help the emerging OSW industry have a positive impact on the ocean, biodiversity and climate.

Ocean Impact Organisation (OIO) has signed a strategic partnership with the Maritime Emissions Reduction Coalition (MERC). This partnership is built on a shared vision — one where we combine forces to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the ocean and maritime industries.

[Sydney, 28 August 2024] Continuing in their efforts to accelerate innovation and create positive ocean impact in the blue economy, Ocean Impact Organisation (OIO) has revealed a new cohort of startups into their accelerator program with groundbreaking solutions to improve the health of Planet Ocean.

SYDNEY & Nelson, 11 April 2024: Australia’s Ocean Impact Organisation (OIO) and Moananui, New Zealand’s leading blue economy cluster, have today announced a landmark partnership aimed at driving transformative change in the Asia Pacific region. To propel sustainable blue economy solutions.

SYDNEY & PERTH, 10 April 2024: Australia’s Ocean Impact Organisation (OIO) and For Blue have today announced a strategic partnership to improve ocean health, scale solutions, and advance a sustainable blue economy across Australia and Southeast Asia. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to drive innovation, investment, and transformative business practices throughout the APAC region.

SYDNEY, 4 April 2024: Australia’s Ocean Impact Organisation (OIO) and Blue Economy CRC (BECRC) has today announced an exciting partnership aiming to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical innovation. To ensure that advancements within offshore aquaculture and renewable energy sectors are not just confined to theory, but find real-world application. Strategic partnerships like this one can help foster a sustainable blue economy in Australia and the APAC region.

SYDNEY, 26 March 2024: Australia’s Ocean Impact Organisation (OIO) has today opened applications to the Ocean Impact Accelerator Program (OIAP) 2024. Now in its third year, the OIAP is OIO’s flagship program, providing the best ocean impact startups with the support they need to reach their potential.

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the inaugural Ocean Impact Accelerator Program 2023, congratulations to the six brilliant startups for completing the program and achieving this milestone.

SYDNEY, 12 OCTOBER 2023: We today unveil 12 Pitchfest Finalists, shortlisted from 200 applications across 54 countries. The inspiring group of transformative ocean health solutions ranges from ropeless fishing systems that prevent whale entanglements, and bricks made from invasive seaweed, to vessels powered by green hydrogen!

SYDNEY, 12 OCTOBER 2023: We today unveil 12 Pitchfest Finalists, shortlisted from 200 applications across 54 countries. The inspiring group of transformative ocean health solutions ranges from ropeless fishing systems that prevent whale entanglements, and bricks made from invasive seaweed, to vessels powered by green hydrogen!

SYDNEY 8, SEPTEMBER 2023: Ocean Impact Organisation (OIO) has today announced the appointment of two new Directors and a new Innovation Programs Manager, joining the organisation as it prepares to scale its mission to accelerate ocean impact startups.

SYDNEY 16, AUGUST 2023: Ocean Impact Organisation (OIO) has today launched The Ocean Impact Pitchfest 2023 to discover, celebrate and support innovative startups and businesses working to improve ocean health.

Ocean Impact Organisation actively supports a Voice to Parliament for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to be enshrined in the Constitution. And we join “Collective Voices for the Voice” - a group of social and environmental changemakers brought together by the Prior Family Foundation - in issuing this statement of support on International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.

We’re proud to announce the six incredible startups participating in the Ocean Impact Accelerator Program this year. The ocean may be suffering, but these innovators are doing something about it. Each startup addresses a complex ocean challenge with an innovative approach to help improve the ocean's health, climate, and the broader environment.

Australia’s Ocean Impact Organisation has today opened applications to the Ocean Impact Accelerator Program (OIAP) 2023, and is seeking ten “game-changing” startups working on solutions to improve ocean health to join the six-month program.

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the inaugural Ocean Impact Accelerator Program 2022, congratulations to the six brilliant startups for completing the program and achieving this milestone.

Australia’s Ocean Impact Organisation (OIO), has today announced a 3-year partnership with US based impact platform Builders Vision to enable the organisation to scale its reach and impact.

The Winners, Runners Up and Spotlight Award recipients of The Ocean Impact Pitchfest 2022 were revealed on Thursday 24 November at OIO’s inaugural INNOVOCEAN event at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney. See below for a full list of the Award recipients.

Australia’s Ocean Impact Organisation (OIO) has today announced the top ten Finalists in The Ocean Impact Pitchfest 2022. The remarkably diverse range of applications, from 38 countries around the world, highlights the groundbreaking efforts being made locally and globally to address the growing pressures that humans are placing on the ocean.