Continuum Ocean Enterprise Studio & Incubator Program

Seaworthy Collective, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing regenerative ocean innovation, has launched applications for the 6th cohort of its Continuum Ocean Enterprise Studio and Incubator. This initiative is part of a larger $14 million partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), titled The Continuum. The program is structured to fast-track the development and commercialization of BlueTech solutions through a national network of accelerators focused on scaling impact and efficiency in ocean-related entrepreneurship. The Studio and Incubator, beginning in August 2025, is a three-month program designed for U.S.-based startups that are developing ocean data technologies and services aligned with NOAA’s Ocean Enterprise Initiative priorities. It embraces a human-centered design approach that tailors support to the unique challenges and aspirations of each entrepreneur. This individualized support model is aimed at fostering both personal and professional growth among startup founders. Eligible applicants include current founders with early-stage ocean technology startups and aspiring founders looking to co-create a startup with Seaworthy. Each cohort will support five to seven existing startups and help co-create one new venture. Selected participants will receive a NOAA-supported scholarship valued at $25,000, covering the entire program cost without requiring equity or out-of-pocket expenses. The program also connects participants to Seaworthy's broader ecosystem through its new platform, The Shoreline. This tool provides entrepreneurs with access to curated resources, automated matchmaking for network connections, and industry insights. It combines technological tools with human support to ensure that participants can sustain momentum beyond the three-month program. Interested applicants can apply now through Seaworthy Collective's website. Although no specific submission deadline is mentioned, the program’s start in August 2025 implies a selection process in the preceding months. There is no mention of an official open date or pre-application deadlines. For more information or questions, Seaworthy Collective invites inquiries via email at Info@SeaworthyCollective.com. The organization also encourages engagement with its community via its network platform, The Shoreline, and through social media.