Blue Economy ClimAccelerator

in the Pacific Islands

𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳

We are thrilled to welcome the selected participants of our Blue Economy ClimAccelerator in the Pacific Islands Programme!

Blue Economy ClimAccelerator in the Pacific Islands, supported by EIT Climate-KIC the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland ('Irish Aid'), seeks to promote innovative ideas to support the growth of maritime activities - fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy, coastal and maritime tourism, desalination, renewable energy (offshore, coastal & marine), maritime transport & infrastructure, ports, waste disposal management or coastal resilience and protection (e.g. sustainable tourism infrastructure, sea walls, carbon sequestration) & other related climate-positive activities in the Blue Economy for 10 enterprises in the Pacific.

These innovative enterprises are leading the way in sustainability and conservation in the Pacific region. We can't wait to see the impact they will make with ClimAccelerator.

Congratulations and welcome to ClimAccelerator in the Pacific Islands!

The Blue Economy ClimAccelerator supported by EIT Climate-KIC seeks to promote innovative ideas to support the growth of maritime activities - fisheries, aquaculture, blue bioeconomy, coastal and maritime tourism, desalination, renewable energy (offshore, coastal & marine), maritime transport & infrastructure, ports, waste disposal management or coastal resilience and protection (e.g. sustainable tourism infrastructure, sea walls, carbon sequestration) and other related climate-positive activities in the Blue Economy.

The Blue Economy ClimAccelerator is a free virtual program of training, mentoring, knowledge-sharing and investor linkages designed to support participants to build viable business plans.

Bootcamp & learning sessions – Weekly online training bootcamps will provide core business training to further refine and develop USP, target market and business model and help entrepreneurs translate business plans into concrete value propositions. In addition, a series of blue economy-themed virtual learning sessions will be held to share insights, learning and experience of running successful blue economy businesses.

Mentorship Program - Each selected enterprise will be assigned a mentor for the duration of the program. The mentorship program provides participants with opportunities to learn, connect and test ideas with experts.

Market/Investor linkages - During and beyond the program, Pacific Greenpreneurs will have on-going opportunities to engage with like-minded entrepreneurs, providing opportunities for professional development, brand-building, and awareness, and more. A Demo Day event will be held at the end of the program to showcase innovations and business plans and serve to connect enterprises with investors.

Grant funding – Enterprises will be invited to submit business plan/funding proposals during the program. Based on the assessment of the funding proposal submitted, grant amounts will be awarded accordingly to each start-up of between EUR 5,000 - 10,000 to implement their business plans.

Who are we looking for?

  • Your enterprise’s main operations are in fisheries, aquaculture, blue bioeconomy, coastal and maritime tourism, desalination, renewable energy (offshore, coastal & marine), maritime transport & infrastructure, ports, waste disposal management or coastal resilience and protection (e.g. sustainable tourism infrastructure, sea walls, carbon sequestration) and other related climate-positive activities in the Blue Economy.

  • You aim to create positive climate change and/or environmental impact through your product offerings, operations, or processes, while creating a profit.

  • You are dedicated and eager to learn, and passionate about your cause.

  •   You have typically been in operation for less than 5 years.

  • Your business is innovative and unique in some way.

  • You have sound, technical understanding of your business or idea, but would like to learn more about how to build an effective and sustainable business model for success.

  • You have sufficient access to internet and a computer to enable participation in the online program. You are committed to completing a 5-month program from January – May 2023.

  • You are comfortable with written & spoken English language.