At Carollo Engineers, water is all we do—so we’re passionate about protecting our oceans. Attending the Ocean Exchange connected us with innovators advancing the blue economy, including those driving reuse and improving wastewater treatment and water quality. Events like this highlight how essential cross-sector collaboration is to solving global water challenges and creating a more sustainable future.
Ocean Exchange Celebrates Our 2026 Award Winners!
$525,000 USD of non-dilutive funds awarded in 2026.
Ocean Exchange 2027 Dates Announced
Ocean Exchange 2027 – October 24-26, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Connecting You to a Global Network
Working to advance innovation across the Blue Economy.
Connecting You to a Global Network
Working to advance innovation across the Blue Economy.

Ocean Exchange is a global ecosystem of innovators, industry leaders, investors, academic and research institutions, subject matter experts, and strategic partners working together to identify, connect and advance innovative solutions for healthy oceans and a sustainable Blue Economy.
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 2027 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 2026—our 14th 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.

2026: A Year of Growth, Innovation and Impact
Ocean Exchange Awards $450,000 in Prizes to Blue Economy Startups
Ocean Exchange Names Collegiate Finalists for 2026
Ocean Exchange Names Finalists for $400,000 in Non-Dilutive Awards

BLOG: Why I Show Up for Ocean Exchange — And Why You Should Too

BLOG: Backing the Next Generation of Ocean Innovators
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.
















