The Missing Middle – Bridging Capital Gaps in Ocean Innovation – Insights from Hong Kong's Ocean Innovators Platform
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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 the best existing innovative solutions and approaches to increase positive impact on the global ocean.
Connect decision-makers, investors, businessmen and philanthropists to talented innovators and entrepreneurs.
Create an active community of economic stakeholders interested in business opportunities related to the protection of the ocean.
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Damian Payiatakis
Head of sustainable and impact investing
Barclays
Anne-Laurence Roucher
Deputy CEO
Mirova
HRH Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud
Founder
Wave Foundation
Marisa Drew
Chief Sustainability Officer
Standard Chartered
Lukas Walton
Founder & CEO
Builders Vision
Daniela Fernandez
Founder
Sustainable Ocean Alliance
Rupert Hayward
Director Grand Bahama Port Authority
Blue Action Lab
Robert Desai
CCO
V Group
Wellington Koo
Executive Director
Valles Steamship Company, Limited
Nico Rosberg
2016 Formula One World Champion, awarded Sustainability Entrepreneur and Greentech Investor
Olivier Wenden
Vice-Chairman & CEO
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
Ronald Chan
Founder / Chief Investment Officer
Chartwell Capital
Dr Adrian Cheng Chi-kong
Chairman
HKAWL
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.
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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