Katapult Ocean
Katapult
Oslo-based accelerator and early-stage investor for the blue economy, backing startups that protect and restore ocean health.
Katapult Ocean at a glance
| Part of | Katapult |
|---|---|
| Address | Norway |
| Programmes | 2 standing programmes · 1 open call right now |
| Official website | www.katapultocean.com |
| hello@katapult.vc |
Programs by Katapult Ocean
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Katapult Ocean, separate from the funding calls above.
Katapult Ocean Accelerator
AcceleratorOffers direct investment, tailored workshops, leadership development, and access to a network of mentors, customers, and investors for ocean impact startups.
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Over the next three months, the 2025 cohort companies will engage in Katapult Ocean’s award-winning accelerator. The program offers direct investment, tailored workshops, intensive leadership development, and access to a world-class network of mentors, customers, and investors. Roughly a third of the curriculum is devoted to impact strategy, measurement, and ESG, helping founders embed rigorous impact management alongside commercial growth. Since 2018, Katapult Ocean has accelerated over 90 companies across themes including maritime decarbonization, aquaculture and food systems, renewable ocean energy, circular materials, and ocean data and robotics.
Asia Ocean Fund
Grant schemeA US$75 million impact investment fund co-launched by OCTAVE Capital and Katapult Ocean to scale ocean solutions in Asia Pacific.
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The Asia Ocean Fund is a US$75 million impact investment fund launched by OCTAVE Capital and Katapult Ocean to scale ocean solutions in Asia Pacific. We back innovative companies in maritime decarbonisation, renewable energy, green shipping infrastructure, biodiversity, circular resources, and sustainable aquaculture. The fund will also support companies as they scale their business and impact. The fund aims to catalyse scalable solutions tailored to Asia’s unique challenges and potential. The sectors are maritime decarbonisation, ocean renewable energy, green shipping infrastructure, ocean biodiversity and restoration solutions, circular resources, and sustainable aquaculture and marine biotechnology. Targeting over 20 investments over the next 5 years, the first accelerator is set to launch in H1 2026. The fund includes an accelerator programme and Technical Assistance Facility.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Katapult Ocean, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katapult Ocean Acceleratoraward-winning accelerator | Acceleration | — | direct investment, tailored workshops, intensive leadership development, access to network of mentors, access to customers, access to investors, impact strategy, impact measurement, ESG |
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
About Katapult Ocean
Katapult Ocean is an ocean impact venture fund manager and accelerator, headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and operating globally with an office in Singapore and activities in Cape Town. The organization invests in scalable solutions for a regenerative blue economy, backing founders across transportation, circularity, ocean data, energy, and food and water sectors. It targets Seed to Series B stage companies with investment tickets from €150,000 to €4 million. Katapult Ocean runs an accelerator program providing direct investment, workshops, leadership development, and access to a network of mentors, customers, and investors, with a curriculum devoted to impact strategy, measurement, and ESG. Since 2018, Katapult Ocean has backed over 90 companies across 25+ countries. It also co-manages the US$75 million Asia Ocean Fund with OCTAVE Capital, which includes an accelerator program and Technical Assistance Facility for scaling ocean solutions in Asia Pacific.
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Frequently asked questions about Katapult Ocean
What does Katapult Ocean do?
Katapult Ocean is an ocean impact venture fund manager and accelerator, headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and operating globally with an office in Singapore and activities in Cape Town.
Where is Katapult Ocean located?
Katapult Ocean is based in Norway.
What programs does Katapult Ocean run?
Katapult Ocean currently has 1 open programme: Katapult Ocean Accelerator (Investment Program).
How do I apply to Katapult Ocean?
Applications run through each programme's own call. Katapult Ocean lists 1 open programme — check the programme page for its deadline and eligibility, or apply via https://www.katapultocean.com/.
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