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Inclusion in the

Blue Economy

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

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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.

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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!

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LADY SHUCKERS

Libby Davis

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VIABLE GEAR

Katie Weiler

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NAUTI SISTERS
SEA FARM

Alicia Gaiero

Past Participants
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ATLANTIC SEA FARMS

Jesse Baines, Zoe Croft, and Briana Warner

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OCEAN FARM SUPPLY

Erin Adams

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RUGGED SEAS

Nikki and Taylor Strout

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BESO DEL MAR

Jennifer Bush

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INNOVATION COHORT AT MAINE MEDICAL CENTER

Kate Haroff and Dr. Jenn Monti

We hope you might be next!
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ELIGIBILITY

 

  • Must have a collaborative mindset and a strong desire to be amongst like-minded people in the Hús

  • Must have a credible idea, opportunity, or startup that is actively in development

  • 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

  • Access to high speed internet, breakout rooms, printing, fresh coffee, assorted common areas, and more

  • 6 hours of strategic and developmental meetings with the NEOC team over the 6-month term

  • Awardees will be asked to sign a “conduct and liability contract” explaining usage policies, etiquette, and how to mitigate risk for yourself and others

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