The StartBlue Ocean Enterprise Accelerator program at UC San Diego is now accepting applications. The program is designed to launch and scale the latest ocean-based scientific research into actionable, commercially viable solutions from early-stage to small and medium ocean-based startups across the United States.

The deadline to apply for this year’s cohort is July 31, 2025.

This immersive four-month program combines the entrepreneurial expertise, training, and leadership of the Rady School of Management with the ocean expertise, technical development resources, and innovation of Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

The program welcomes applications from innovative startups developing an ocean/freshwater technology, product, or service that supports the economic growth, maritime security, coastal resilience, and resource management needs of the U.S. and the blue economy.

Eligible startups will be accepted into one of two tracks: “Launch” for early-stage startups and “Scale” for later-stage startups.

Learn more here.