Who is eligible for BlueStart Aotearoa — Foundations?

Early Stage · Focus: ocean, blue-economy · Location: Nelson-Tasman / National, New Zealand · Region: New Zealand

What do I need to apply?

Early Stage Startup, Early Stage, ocean, blue-economy

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BlueStart Aotearoa — Foundations

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Funding / Offer

Six-month early-stage blue-economy incubator; terms vary

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Funding

Six-month early-stage blue-economy incubator; terms vary

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Competitive

infoAbout this program

Supports early-stage New Zealand ocean and blue-economy founders with expertise, partners and routes toward global markets.

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Investment

Six-month early-stage blue-economy incubator; terms vary

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Equity

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Duration

Varies

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Program

BlueStart Aotearoa — Foundations

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Type

Accelerator

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4 steps

1
Review BlueStart Aotearoa — Foundations eligibility (Early Stage; focus: ocean, blue-economy).
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Prepare pitch deck, team bios, and traction metrics.
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Submit via https://www.ocean-impact.org/bluestart-aotearoa.
4
Complete interviews if invited; accept offer and join the cohort.