The Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC) is a unique new mechanism that has been designed to accelerate progress on SDG14 by the identifying, financing, advising and mentoring of truly innovative, entrepreneurial and creative approaches to the ocean and coastal restoration and protection that sustains livelihoods and advances the ’blue economy’. The OIC seeks innovations that are transferable, replicable and scalable in order to achieve maximum catalytic impact.
WORTH
- Concepts passing initial review and meeting OIC criteria will be invited to submit full proposals for further internal and external review and consideration.
- Grants range from 50,000 USD to 250,000 USD and project time frames can range from one to two years.
ELIGIBILITY
Proposals can be submitted by:
- Governments
- Private entities (including start-ups)
- NGOs
- CSOs
- Academic Institutions
- The application is open to all regions.
DEADLINE: March 5, 2020.
To apply and for more information visit here.
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