Ocean Innovation Challenge and Ocean Action Hub

10/10/2026

Your clothes can end up in the ocean. 🌊🐟

Synthetic fabrics shed plastic microfibres when worn and washed, and researchers have found synthetic fibres in the bellies of fish.

Have an ocean solution to ? See the 5th Ocean Innovation Challenge: https://bit.ly/OIC5thCall

10/09/2026

🌎 Ready to scale up your ocean innovation?

The UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge, supported by Sida, invites eligible private sector innovators worldwide to submit implementation-ready solutions on:

▪️ Marine pollution and plastics reduction
▪️ Marine and coastal ecosystem restoration
▪️ Sustainable blue economy

Up to 10 innovators will receive up to USD 100,000, plus mentoring, incubation and investment-readiness support.

⏰ Deadline: 15 November 2026
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/OIC5thCall

https://www.undp.org/press-releases/innovators-wanted-undp-launches-usd-1-million-global-challenge-healthier-ocean

UNDP with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), launched its fifth Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC) Call for Proposals to accelerate progress on SDG 14 targets. The call invites eligible private sector organizations and innovators globally to submit implementa...

10/06/2026

Calling all !

The Ocean Innovation Challenge is back for its 5th round, seeking entrepreneurs and innovators worldwide ready to scale their bold solutions for a healthier ocean.

Whether you're working on reducing plastic pollution, restoring marine ecosystems, or building a more sustainable blue economy, this is an opportunity to take your innovative solutions to the next level.

Selected innovators will get:
✅ Up to USD 100,000 in funding
✅ Up to 17 months of implementation and incubation support
✅ Technical mentoring from ocean and business experts
✅ Access to investors and global networks

🌊 The next breakthrough to could start with you.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/OIC5thCall

10/05/2026

A new call is coming soon... Stay tuned! 😉

07/22/2026

Plastic is sneaky! Here are 5 unexpected items that contain plastic.

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

It is 🐢!

Sea turtles help maintain the health and balance of the marine ecosystems. They live between 50 to 100 years and can be found all around the world.

Yet, sea turtle populations are declining. They are threatened by poaching, climate change, and pollution.

Today and everyday, let’s protect these endangered species 🐢.

06/08/2026

Happy ! 🌊🦑🦞🐳