PROGRESSING OCEAN INNOVATION

Launched in 2022 by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, with the support of Builders Vision, the Ocean Innovators Platform is an initiative designed to spotlight and elevate breakthrough solutions that can help accelerate the sustainable transition of ocean-related sectors, including waste management, seafood, and maritime industries. As the blue economy continues to expand, so does the diversity and potential of innovative approaches addressing its environmental and social challenges. However, many of these promising solutions face a critical barrier: access to the capital needed to scale their reach and impact. The Ocean Innovators Platform seeks to bridge this gap by promoting the most forward-thinking and impactful innovations, while leveraging the Foundation’s global network and that of its partners to engage investors, asset owners, and corporates. Through curated programming and strategic outreach, the initiative raises awareness of the vast and largely untapped universe of opportunities within the blue economy, encouraging stakeholders to recognize its value and invest in its future.

Promote

Promote the best existing innovative solutions and approaches to increase positive impact on the global ocean.

Promote

Connect

Connect decision-makers, investors, businessmen and philanthropists to talented innovators and entrepreneurs.

Connect

Create

Create an active community of economic stakeholders interested in business opportunities related to the protection of the ocean.

Create

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Past Speakers

Damian Payiatakis

Damian Payiatakis

Head of sustainable and impact investing

Barclays

Anne-Laurence Roucher

Anne-Laurence Roucher

Deputy CEO

Mirova

HRH Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud

HRH Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud

Founder

Wave Foundation

Marisa Drew

Marisa Drew

Chief Sustainability Officer

Standard Chartered

Lukas Walton

Lukas Walton

Founder & CEO

Builders Vision

Daniela Fernandez

Daniela Fernandez

Founder

Sustainable Ocean Alliance

Rupert Hayward

Rupert Hayward

Director Grand Bahama Port Authority

Blue Action Lab

Robert Desai

Robert Desai

CCO

V Group

Wellington Koo

Wellington Koo

Executive Director

Valles Steamship Company, Limited

Nico Rosberg

Nico Rosberg

2016 Formula One World Champion, awarded Sustainability Entrepreneur and Greentech Investor

Olivier Wenden

Olivier Wenden

Vice-Chairman & CEO

Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation

Ronald Chan

Ronald Chan

Founder / Chief Investment Officer

Chartwell Capital

Dr Adrian Cheng Chi-kong

Dr Adrian Cheng Chi-kong

Chairman

HKAWL

Next edition : Abu Dhabi, January 2026

Next edition : Abu Dhabi, January 2026

Join us in Abu Dhabi for the 10th edition of the Ocean Innovators Platform, on the occasion of Abu Dhabi Sustainable Week.
This edition will provide a unique opportunity to accelerate dialogue and highlight transformative solutions towards a resilient and decarbonised maritime industry.

A not-to-be-missed event convening high-level private and institutional investors with innovative entrepreneurs for curated conversations, panel discussions, and roundtables designed to spark collaboration and catalyse meaningful impact.

An initiative by<br/> Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation

An initiative by
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation is a global non-profit organisation committed to progressing Planetary Health for present and future generations. Founded by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco in 2006, the Foundation exists to promote a new relationship with nature and the innovations that can impact this change.

The Foundation aims to bring humanity together to empower impactful solutions for our planet's biodiversity, climate, ocean and water resources. It works in three main geographical areas : the Mediterranean Basin, the Polar Regions and the Least developed countries.

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