Women in Ocean Food Innovation Studio Latin America & Caribbean 2026

Deadline: Oct 31, 2025

other

12 months (duration)

fully funded

Latin America & Caribbean

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📖 About the Program

Ocean food sustains the livelihoods of more than 600 million people globally (FAO 2024). However, women continue to be underrepresented in key roles within the sector. The Women in Ocean Food Innovation Studio aims to address these gender disparities by offering an equity-free, business support program for female founders and leadership teams driving change in the blue economy.

The program equips startup founders, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to build solutions and drive change across:

Sustainable aquaculture
Marine biotech
Seafood value chains
Ocean conservation
Blue carbon

Participants will benefit from:

Mentorship by global industry experts
Curated connections
Ongoing post-program support to accelerate commercial growth and real-world impact

🎁 Benefits

Participants in the program will receive the following benefits:

Support with company formation, business strategy, product commercialization, and fundraising strategy
Long-term support and access to a network of dedicated venture philanthropists and impact investors, including monthly post-program follow-ups
Potential for follow-on investment with Hatch Blue and CIV
Local industry discovery trips to area farms
Individualized mentorship, including:
- Pairing with relevant industry leaders
- 1-to-1 sessions with Hatch Blue and Conservation International teams
Opportunities to connect with a global network of female-led companies operating throughout the blue economy

Cost

All travel, accommodation, and food costs will be covered by the program for two participants per team.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Be female founders or part of leadership teams driving change in the blue economy.
While you do not need to have a registered entity upon application, you are expected to be ready to register by the end of the program.
On-site presence is required, as all activities will be conducted in one location. The program emphasizes the value of physically connecting with the cohort, Hatch Blue team, and mentors.

📅 Application Date and Process

The program lasts 12 months and begins with a full-time 10-day studio starting on Monday, 26 January 2026.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2025

🌟 Additional Information

For more details about the program, visit the official website.

To apply, complete the application form here.

Benefits

Support with company formation, business strategy, product commercialization, and fundraising strategy
Long-term support and access to network of dedicated venture philanthropists and impact investors; monthly post program follow-ups
Potential for follow-on investment with Hatch Blue and CIV
Local industry discovery trips to area farms
Individualized mentorship; teams are paired with relevant industry leaders & also participate in 1-to-1 sessions with Hatch Blue and Conservation International teams
Opportunity to connect with global network of female-led companies operating throughout the blue economy.

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