Women in Ocean Food Innovation Fellowship 2027

Hatch Blue and Conservation International Ventures invite women founders in Latin America and the Caribbean to join the Women in Ocean Food Innovation Studio. The program offers equity-free business support for blue economy ventures. Act quickly, because applications close on 7 November 2026.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Hatch Blue, with Conservation International Ventures
• Funding: Equity-free support; travel, accommodation, and food covered for up to two team members
• Duration: 12 months, starting 25 January 2027 with a nine-day in-person studio
• Location: La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
• Target Group: Women founders in Latin America and the Caribbean
• Deadline: 7 November 2026

Focus Areas

• Sustainable and regenerative aquaculture
• Marine biotech and aquatech
• Seafood value chains
• Seafood waste revalorization
• Blue carbon

About the Fellowship

The studio equips founders, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to build solutions for the blue economy. It begins with a full-time, nine-day in-person studio. Participants must attend the whole program on site. Mentors then support them for 12 months with quarterly follow-ups and help at key industry events. The program takes no equity. However, ready companies may attract follow-on investment from Hatch Blue and Conservation International Ventures.

What Participants Receive

• Business support on market strategy, fundraising, and investor pitches
• Individual mentorship and one-to-one sessions with the Hatch Blue and Conservation International Ventures teams
• Access to global aquaculture, blue economy, and alumni networks
• Quarterly follow-ups for 12 months
• Introductions to venture philanthropists and impact investors
• Travel, accommodation, and food for up to two team members

Who Can Apply

Applicants must meet these requirements:

• Be a woman founder, entrepreneur, or community leader
• Be based in Latin America or the Caribbean
• Lead a project that women found, co-found, or truly direct
• You do not need a registered company. However, you should be ready to register by the end of the program. Past accelerator participants may apply. Some nationalities need a Mexican visa at their own expense. The program provides an invitation letter.

Required Materials

Applicants complete the online application form. An info deck is available on the program page.

How to Apply

Read the info deck. Then complete the online form before the deadline.

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Conclusion

This studio gives women ocean entrepreneurs funded access to mentors, investors, and a regional network. Eligible founders should apply before 7 November 2026.

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