“The delegates are a very strategically chosen body of individuals. Virtually everyone who attends Ocean Exchange has the capacity to open doors.”
2025 Ocean Exchange Event
Thank you to our Finalists, Voting Delgates, VIP’s and Staff.
Ocean Exchange is a global ecosystem that comprises members of our Board of Directors, Executive Team, and experts from business, finance, academia, government, and non-profits Around the World.
Key Dates
Each year, Ocean Exchange hosts an event to recognize and help advance innovation in technologies aimed at the health of our oceans and the Blue Economy. It continues to grow year after year. Ocean Exchange 2022—our 11th event—received a record number of submissions from companies around the world. Solutions represented such categories as alternative materials, CO2 reduction and sequestration, data/robotics, digitalization, energy, fisheries/marine habitat, vessel/port operations, and water treatment.
Ocean Exchange 2026 Provisional Timeline
Each year, Ocean Exchange hosts an event to recognize and help advance innovation in technologies aimed at the health of our oceans and the Blue Economy. It continues to grow year after year. Ocean Exchange 2025—our 13th event—received a record number of submissions from companies around the world. Solutions represented such categories as alternative materials, CO2 reduction and sequestration, data/robotics, digitalization, energy, fisheries/marine habitat, vessel/port operations, and water treatment.
About Us
Ocean Exchange is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions for healthy oceans and the sustainable Blue Economy. A 501(c)(3), Ocean Exchange fulfills this mission through a rigorous, multi-level program that includes annual monetary awards, promoting registered Solutions Inspiring Action across multiple communication channels, and facilitating access to a global network of experts from around the world. This network is the heart of an ecosystem that encourages and supports pioneering companies focused on the development and commercialization of breakthrough technologies.
Our Latest News
Keep up to date with developments at Ocean Exchange by reading our latest news.
January 28, 2026
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From Video to Living Data: Using Artificial Life Simulation to Make the Ocean Measurable
Despite decades of progress in ocean science, one fundamental challenge remains unresolved: the ocean is still largely unmeasured at biological resolution.
November 11, 2025
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Ocean Exchange Awards $330,000 in Prizes to Blue Economy Startups
Fort Lauderdale, FL November 11, 2025 - The Ocean Exchange, a leader in supporting the acceleration of innovative solutions for healthy oceans and the sustainable blue economy announces the winners of three Neptune awards for $100,000 each, plus three $10,000 Collegiate Awards.
October 11, 2025
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Ocean Exchange Names Finalists for Three $100,000 Non-Dilutive Awards
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, September 23, 2025 – With its 2025 event set for October 26-28, Ocean Exchange has named the finalists for their three $100,000 awards, which will be conferred on October 28th. Ocean Exchange is a leader in supporting the acceleration of innovative solutions for healthy oceans, coastlines and the sustainable blue economy.
October 1, 2025
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Ocean Exchange Names Collegiate Finalists for 2025
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA – Ocean Exchange, a leader in supporting the acceleration of innovative solutions for healthy oceans and the sustainable blue economy, announces the selection of 8 collegiate finalists who will be vying for three $10,000 awards at the organization’s upcoming event, which takes place October 26-28 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
August 1, 2025
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South Florida’s Marine Industry: A Hub of Innovation and Impact in the Blue Economy
South Florida’s marine industry is a cornerstone of the Florida economy, driving significant economic output and job creation. But it’s also a hotbed of marine innovation.
July 2, 2025
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Unlocking Blue Economy Innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean
The staff at Ocean Exchange recently connected with Ben Zehr and Karine Yuki of Reciprocal Studio. They are identifying and energizing ocean based innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). We've long sought a wider network in Latin America and welcome this new connection. Read their business case for all of us to take…
Our Sponsors
Ocean Exchange’s mission is funded by private donations including those from Royal Caribbean, Schmidt Marine Technology Partners, Marine Research Hub of South Florida, Oceaneering, Angus Littlejohn, Jr. Family, and others who share the passion for healthy oceans.
Contact Us
Ocean Exchange invites you to learn more about Awards Program, our ecosystem and success of our award winners and participants. Together, we can chart a powerful course to help ensure the future of our oceans and the Blue Economy.