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Applications now open for the Ocean Impact Accelerator Program 2024
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.
WATCH THE LIVE PITCHES: OIAP 2023 ON STAGE at INNOVOCEAN
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.
Cleaner Seas On Top of the World as Pitchfest 2023 Winners
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!
12 Solutions Celebrated as Finalists for 2023 in Global Pitchfest
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!
THE OCEAN IMPACT PITCHFEST IS BACK
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.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE OCEAN IMPACT ACCELERATOR PROGRAM 2023
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.
WATCH THE PITCHES AND REVIEW THE DECKS: OIAP 2022 WRAP UP
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.
OIO ANNOUNCES THREE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH BUILDERS VISION
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.
PITCHFEST 2022 WINNERS ANNOUNCED LIVE AT INNOVOCEAN
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.
TEN OCEAN INNOVATORS CELEBRATED AS FINALISTS FOR PITCHFEST 2022
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.
OIO ANNOUNCES THREE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH MINDEROO FOUNDATION
Australia’s Ocean Impact Organisation (OIO) has today announced a new three-year partnership with Minderoo Foundation to further the organisation’s mission to: support and accelerate ocean impact businesses.
THE OCEAN IMPACT PITCHFEST IS BACK FOR 2022!
In a boost to ocean health worldwide, Australia’s Ocean Impact Organisation (OIO) today announced the return of The Ocean Impact Pitchfest, a global initiative to find, support and accelerate startups working on solutions to transform ocean health.