5,000+ Leaders
in 165 countries
45 Ocean Startups
Accelerated
175+ Microgrants
in 65 countries
180 Mentors
in 23 countries
Sustainable Ocean Alliance
Who We Are
Sustainable Ocean Alliance is a global community of youth, entrepreneurs, and experts, all collaborating to solve the greatest challenges facing our ocean.
What began in 2014 in a Georgetown dorm room has turned into the largest youth-led network of ocean allies in the world.
Reaching 6,000+ people in 165 countries, SOA was born to accelerate solutions, cultivate leaders and create a community that will restore the ocean in our lifetime.
Our vision is to restore the health of the ocean in our lifetime.
Our mission is to bring next-gen leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates, mentors, and partners together to create solutions for the largest challenges facing our ocean.
Our Impact
SOA has curated the world's largest network of young ocean leaders, entrepreneurs, and ocean health advocates.
We've accelerated 45 companies since 2018, which have raised over $200M in total funding. We've built a presence in 165 countries, where we reach over 5,000 leaders globally. We currently have 72 Hubs in 65 countries, and have funded 170+ grassroots initiatives to date.
Recent Press
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Ocean Solutions Accelerator doubles down on blue economy with new track for later-stage companies
APRIL 2021
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Ultramarine Ocean Summit Aimns to Promote Ocean Conservation
February 2021
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Daniela Fernandez is helping her generation protect the ocean
December 2020
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Accelerators Adapt to Pandemic
November 2020
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How Can We Sustain This?
November 2020
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Third Wave Cohort Tackles Aquatic Challenges
OCTOBER 2020
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How Daniela Fernandez is Accelerating Climate Change Solutions
January 2020
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Daniela V. Fernandez honored as a 2020 Visionary Rising Star
October 2019
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25 Year Olds Remaking the Future
October 2019
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Inaugural SOA Accelerator at Sea
October 2019
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Introducing Our Young Underwater Innovators
September 2019
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