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BLUE ECONOMY MISSION 50 ACCELERATOR: DRIVING INNOVATION IN MARINE SUSTAINABILITY AND TECHNOLOGY
December 15, 2023 @ 8:00 am - January 18, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
The Blue Economy Mission 50 is an accelerator program aimed at supporting 50 startups that focus on Marine Biotechnology, Green Mobility, Ocean Health Monitoring, and related sectors. The program runs from December 15, 2024, to January 15, 2025, and provides resources, mentorship, and scaling tools to selected startups. It concludes with a Demo Day and Award Ceremony at the Blue Economy Conference (scheduled for January 23-24, 2025). The program is aligned with national marine sustainability goals, connecting startups with mentors, investors, and experts.
Key Thematic Areas:
- Seaweeds & Value Chain
- Artificial Reefs
- Marine Bio-Manufacturing
- AI for Marine Resources
- Climate Change
- Deep Sea Mining
- Offshore Energy & Green Mobility
- Marine Pollution
- Marine Biodiversity & Conservation
- Coastal Disaster Management
- Marine Fisheries & Mariculture
- Marine Industries, Trade Technology & Services
Opportunities for Participants:
- Expert mentorship
- INR 10 Lakhs funding for the top 5 startups
- Seed funding and investment opportunities up to INR 50 Lakhs
- Networking and partnerships
- Global market insights
- Opportunity for pilot projects
- Feature in the Blue Economy Mission 50 Startup Compendium
- Product launch opportunity at the Blue Economy International Conference 2025
Timeline:
- Application and Selection: November 2024
- Accelerate Phase: December 15, 2024 – January 15, 2025
- Mock Demo & Feedback Session: January 15 – January 18, 2025
- Final Demo Day: January 20, 2025
- Award Ceremony: January 23, 2025
Eligibility:
- Startups registered in India and incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Innovations aligned with Blue Economy sectors.
- Innovations at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3 or higher.
- Willingness to provide transparent data supporting the innovation.
How to Apply:
- Application Deadline: November 30, 2024
- Registration Link: cut.ly/blueeconomy_accelerator
Contact Information:
- Bhaskar Das: +91 824 902 8648 (bhaskar.das@kiitincubator.in)
- Jayalaxmi Dash: +91 7008414678 (jayalaxmi@kiitincubator.in)
For More Information: Visit the website: https://www.blueeconomy-india.com