OceanLove Innovation Awards 2026

The OceanLove Innovation Awards 2026 is a global initiative supporting innovative ideas and early-stage solutions that contribute to ocean conservation and Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water). Open to individuals, teams, NGOs, start-ups, educators, youth movements, and social enterprises worldwide, the award recognizes impactful initiatives in three categories: Living Sea, Blue Circle, and Wavemakers. Selected finalists receive mentorship, visibility, networking opportunities, and grant funding support of up to USD 10,000. Winners will be announced during the OceanLove Innovation Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles on 11 October 2026. The initiative is endorsed as a UN Ocean Decade Activity.