Post #56: Open-access Repository for UK Blue Economy Startups: Funding, Investors, and More
- henry belfiori
- Mar 21
- 2 min read
Welcome to the OTI UK Blue Economy Funding & Investors Hub.
An MVP for founders and entrepreneurs in the blue economy to access open and closed funding opportunity data. For now, it is for UK based companies and will be updated weekly on Fridays.
It is meant to be an open-source/access resource for funding opportunities, grants, accelerators, and investors focused on the Blue Economy—covering marine innovation, ocean technology, aquaculture, sustainable maritime projects and more.
At the moment there are 51 opportunities, my aim is to reach 500 by the end of summer.
🌊 What You’ll Find in the Hub:
✅ Grants & Public Funding – Government-backed schemes, R&D grants, and innovation support.
✅ Venture Capital & Private Investors – Funds and investors actively investing in blue economy startups.
✅ Accelerators, Support Programmes & Incubators – Programs that provide mentorship, funding, and support for ocean-tech entrepreneurs.
✅ Corporate & Philanthropic Funding – Impact-driven funding sources supporting ocean sustainability.
✅ Application Deadlines & Insights – Up-to-date information on deadlines and funding cycles.
What’s Next?
Open to ideas - looking at adding possible angel, network and support data. Also, global opportunities for UK enterprises. Stay tuned 🆎
🔗 How to Use The Hub:
Fine the repository on your left sidebar under UK Blue Economy Funding & Investors Hub.
Have a look.
Filter by category to find relevant funding sources.
Click on each entry to access full details, including eligibility and application links.
Check back regularly for new funding opportunities and investor updates.
P.S. Some data might be inaccurate so always follow the link to what is of interest - even if it states closed. This is a free MVP after-all;)
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Please take a moment and join the notion community here - where you will also find the data base: https://www.notion.so/oceantechinsider/invite/ab909bacc89251ce9751e904869d4f54cb99877d
Access the web link for the repository here: https://oceantechinsider.notion.site/1bdbb965306c80669372c61d8d8db518?v=1bdbb965306c81f7b9b8000c0b5a6138
If this is of interest, please let me know 🙂
Do not hesitate to get in touch via my LinkedIn for any recommendations or questions:
Warm wishes
H
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