Inclusion in the
Blue Economy
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Inclusion in the Blue Economy is a sponsorship program created for entrepreneurs from demographics underrepresented in the marine space. It provides awardees with a dedicated workspace at the Hús, mentorship opportunities, and continuous access to a collaborative community of ocean-minded people and organizations. In its first year, the program has focused principally on women leaders passionate about building responsible ocean-related enterprises, and has provided accommodations for 8 entrepreneurs and organizations since 2020 via 6 month cohorts with up to 3 participants in each. The program’s Founding Sponsor, Bristol Seafood, believes innovation and inclusion come hand in hand, and both tenets are a big part of their operations and culture.
WE'RE RECRUITING FOR OUR
SPRING 2023 COHORT
Interested? Know someone who might be a fit? Great! We want to hear from you!
We're thrilled to report that since the program launched in 2020, 8 interdisciplinary, women-led companies have joined us here at the Hús spanning 3 cohorts. We're even more excited to share that we're now recruiting for the first cohort of 2023. If you or someone you know is an entrepreneur from a demographic underrepresented in the Blue Economy, shoot us a note. All you need is a viable idea to apply!
LADY SHUCKERS
Libby Davis
VIABLE GEAR
Katie Weiler
NAUTI SISTERS
SEA FARM
Alicia Gaiero
Past Participants
ATLANTIC SEA FARMS
Jesse Baines, Zoe Croft, and Briana Warner
OCEAN FARM SUPPLY
Erin Adams
RUGGED SEAS
Nikki and Taylor Strout
ELIGIBILITY
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Must have a collaborative mindset and a strong desire to be amongst like-minded people in the Hús
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Must have a credible idea, opportunity, or startup that is actively in development
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Must be an entrepreneur, primary operator or project leader from an underrepresented demographic; women, BIPOC and LGBTQ+, and individuals from outside the Blue Economy
SPONSORSHIP DETAILS
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Includes 6-month term inclusive of 24-7 access to the Hús and a permanent workstation with lockable onsite storage
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Access to high speed internet, breakout rooms, printing, fresh coffee, assorted common areas, and more
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6 hours of strategic and developmental meetings with the NEOC team over the 6-month term
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Awardees will be asked to sign a “conduct and liability contract” explaining usage policies, etiquette, and how to mitigate risk for yourself and others