Women in Ocean Food Innovation Studio 2027

Overview

The Women in Ocean Food Innovation Studio 2027 is an equity-free business support program designed for women founders and leadership teams working within the blue economy. Participants focus on developing solutions across sustainable and regenerative aquaculture, marine biotech, aquatech, seafood value chains, seafood waste revalorization, and blue carbon.

The program begins with a full-time 9-day in-person studio and continues with 12 months of follow-up support to accelerate commercial growth and impact.

Who can apply

This program is open to female startup founders, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Eligible applicants must be based in Latin America & the Caribbean.

What you get

Participants receive strategic business support covering market intelligence, go-to-market planning, business and fundraising strategy, and pitch and investor guidance. The program provides individualized mentorship from global industry leaders, along with one-to-one sessions with the Hatch Blue and Conservation International Ventures teams.

Attendees gain entry into a global aquaculture and blue economy network, an alumni network, and a community of dedicated venture philanthropists and impact investors. Additional benefits include quarterly follow-ups for 12 months following the studio, assistance at key industry events, and the potential for follow-on investment from Hatch Blue and Conservation International Ventures for companies that are ready and meet the criteria.

Key dates

The application deadline is November 7, 2026. The overall program duration is 12 months and starts with a 9-day studio session.