This is the industry's first certification label to recognize companies contributing to ocean sustainability. It signals a sea change for the world in declaring that business goals and ocean solutions can be equally prioritized, while creating a universal standard for sustainable ocean solution practices.

This groundbreaking measure was made in collaboration with Solar Impulse Foundation, and builds on the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label.

Credibility: Declare your solution as ocean-positive, clean, and profitable through a vetted certification process.

Scale: Gain priority access to SOA's Ecopreneur Network and connect with over 250+ qualified ocean investors and VCs to grow, scale, and amplify your ocean-positive solution.

Access: Get invited to exclusive SOA events, opportunities, and offerings as well as access to SOA's online community platform: The Alliance.

Awareness: Enhance your brand visibility, open doors to new market opportunities and collaborations, and showcase your solution as Ocean Solution Label certified on your website, social media, and more.

Guidance: Get matched to your virtual mentor, tapping the wealth of knowledge in our 350+ mentor pool to support your business's growth.

Before applying, please take a moment to ensure your business qualifies for the Ocean Solution Label.

For Profit: Eligible businesses must be a for-profit startup to receive the SOA Ocean Solution Label. Efficient Solution Label Recipient: Startups must already have the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label to be eligible for the SOA Ocean Solution Label.

Sustainable Development Goals: Startups must be contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Ocean Positive: Must have business strategies and practices that sustain, regenerate, or restore the ocean's health and resilience.

Profitable: Startups must be economically competitive within its market, and have a business model that drives profitability.