30 leaders. 90 days.
Real commitments, real progress.
A first-of-its-kind Blue Economy Action Lab bringing together founders, operators, scientists, policymakers and investors to turn Caribbean ocean innovation into measurable outcomes.
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30 leaders. 90 days.
Real commitments, real progress.
A first-of-its-kind Blue Economy Action Lab bringing together founders, operators, scientists, policymakers and investors to turn Caribbean ocean innovation into measurable outcomes.
Watch Highlights
30 leaders. 90 days.
Real commitments, real progress.
A first-of-its-kind Blue Economy Action Lab bringing together founders, operators, scientists, policymakers and investors to turn Caribbean ocean innovation into measurable outcomes.
Watch Highlights
Blue Action Lab
Blue Action Lab
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Highlight Video
Blue Action Lab
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The founding team
The founding team
Inside the Action Lab.
Inside the Action Lab.
Inside the Action Lab.
The Blue Economy Action Lab convenes a select circle of leaders driving sustainable ocean and coastal innovation across the Caribbean.
The Blue Economy Action Lab convenes a select circle of leaders driving sustainable ocean and coastal innovation across the Caribbean.
By invitation only — priority access given to Island Innovators Members and select additional invitees based on leadership, expertise, or strategic alignment in the Blue Economy
2 days in Grenada
The region’s entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and partners moving beyond conversation
Forming actionable partnerships and defining high-impact projects that strengthen our collective capacity for Blue Growth
2 days in Grenada
The region’s entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and partners moving beyond conversation
Forming actionable partnerships and defining high-impact projects that strengthen our collective capacity for Blue Growth
Media coverage
Media coverage
As seen and reported across the region
As seen and reported across the region
As seen and reported across the region
The Blue Economy Action Lab is drawing national and regional attention, positioning Grenada as a leader in Caribbean blue economy development.
The Blue Economy Action Lab is drawing national and regional attention, positioning Grenada as a leader in Caribbean blue economy development.
Grenada launches Caribbean’s first
Blue Economy Action Lab
Press Release
WPG10
ORAI x Azuros in Grenada -
A new project planned beneath the waves
Feature Video
ORAI
Blue Economy Initiative:
Dr Angus Friday speaks on THE NARRATIVE
National TV Interview
WPG10
Media coverage
Media coverage
Working themes emerging from the lab
Working themes emerging from the lab
Working themes emerging from the lab
Recurring themes are emerging across working groups — investments, treatments, and strategies leaders are converging on.
Recurring themes are emerging across working groups — investments, treatments, and strategies leaders are converging on.
Sargassum to value
Turning a crisis into a resource
7 members
Aggregation of biomass supply
Biogas and fertilizer processing
Task-force aligned permitting
Building a cross-island Sargassum marketplace
Sargassum to value
Turning a crisis into a resource
7 members
Aggregation of biomass supply
Biogas and fertilizer processing
Task-force aligned permitting
Building a cross-island Sargassum marketplace
This grup includes
ST
Benjamin Nestorovic
SarGas Ltd
ST
Jane Nurse
Sargassum Valorisation Initiative
ST
Aaron Barcant
Circular food systems & biomass R&D
ST
Clare Morrall
Ocean Institute / Blue Cluster
ST
Simon Dent
Financing platforms for material scaling
ST
Judlyn Telesford-Checkley
Financing structures
ST
Frank Cawkwell
Circular waste & agri-inputs
ST
Clare Morrall
Ocean Institute / Blue Cluster
Sargassum to value
Turning a crisis into a resource
7 members
Aggregation of biomass supply
Biogas and fertilizer processing
Task-force aligned permitting
Building a cross-island Sargassum marketplace
This grup includes
ST
Benjamin Nestorovic
SarGas Ltd
ST
Jane Nurse
Sargassum Valorisation Initiative
ST
Aaron Barcant
Circular food systems & biomass R&D
ST
Clare Morrall
Ocean Institute / Blue Cluster
ST
Simon Dent
Financing platforms for material scaling
ST
Judlyn Telesford-Checkley
Financing structures
ST
Frank Cawkwell
Circular waste & agri-inputs
ST
Clare Morrall
Ocean Institute / Blue Cluster
Coastal tourism & marine services
Strengthening value creation along the coastline — not just onshore tourism
5 members
Aggregation of biomass supply
Biogas and fertilizer processing
Task-force aligned permitting
Building a cross-island Sargassum marketplace
Coastal tourism & marine services
Strengthening value creation along the coastline — not just onshore tourism
5 members
Aggregation of biomass supply
Biogas and fertilizer processing
Task-force aligned permitting
Building a cross-island Sargassum marketplace
Coastal tourism & marine services
Strengthening value creation along the coastline — not just onshore tourism
5 members
Aggregation of biomass supply
Biogas and fertilizer processing
Task-force aligned permitting
Building a cross-island Sargassum marketplace
Coral resilience & marine biodiversity
Protecting the living capital of our blue asset base
4 members
Aggregation of biomass supply
Biogas and fertilizer processing
Task-force aligned permitting
Building a cross-island Sargassum marketplace
Coral resilience & marine biodiversity
Protecting the living capital of our blue asset base
4 members
Aggregation of biomass supply
Biogas and fertilizer processing
Task-force aligned permitting
Building a cross-island Sargassum marketplace
Coral resilience & marine biodiversity
Protecting the living capital of our blue asset base
4 members
Aggregation of biomass supply
Biogas and fertilizer processing
Task-force aligned permitting
Building a cross-island Sargassum marketplace
Financing the blue economy
Moving from grant culture to structured financing
6 members
Aggregation of biomass supply
Biogas and fertilizer processing
Task-force aligned permitting
Building a cross-island Sargassum marketplace
Financing the blue economy
Moving from grant culture to structured financing
6 members
Aggregation of biomass supply
Biogas and fertilizer processing
Task-force aligned permitting
Building a cross-island Sargassum marketplace
Financing the blue economy
Moving from grant culture to structured financing
6 members
Aggregation of biomass supply
Biogas and fertilizer processing
Task-force aligned permitting
Building a cross-island Sargassum marketplace
Governance & policy enablement
Making sustainable use of the ocean operable at scale
6 members
Aggregation of biomass supply
Biogas and fertilizer processing
Task-force aligned permitting
Building a cross-island Sargassum marketplace
Governance & policy enablement
Making sustainable use of the ocean operable at scale
6 members
Aggregation of biomass supply
Biogas and fertilizer processing
Task-force aligned permitting
Building a cross-island Sargassum marketplace
Governance & policy enablement
Making sustainable use of the ocean operable at scale
6 members
Aggregation of biomass supply
Biogas and fertilizer processing
Task-force aligned permitting
Building a cross-island Sargassum marketplace
COMMITMENTS
From conversations to concrete commitments
Every leader in the room was invited to be explicit about what support they need, who they want to connect with, and what progress they'll make within 90 days.
This is the public record of those commitments — hold each leader to it.
Javen Williams
CEO of Meta
Needs Financing
Needs Talent
In 90 days, will draft a blue economy roadmap to improve cross-agency collaboration across the region.
Sophia Chen
Director of Sustainability
Wants to Connect
Wants Market Access
In 90 days, will establish a sustainability working group with public and private sector partners.
Michael Torres
Investment Partner
Seeking Partnership
Looking for Government Support
In 90 days, will evaluate and shortlist five investment-ready blue economy startups.
Emma Richardson
Policy Advisor
Looking for Mentors
Needs Technology
In 90 days, will deliver policy recommendations that support regional ocean governance.
Daniel Kim
Founder, OceanTech
Seeking Investors
Seeking Customers
In 90 days, will launch a pilot project with two strategic implementation partners.
Olivia Brown
Head of Innovation
Needs Funding
Looking for Research Partners
In 90 days, will organize an innovation workshop connecting startups, governments, and investors.
Ethan Walker
Marine Scientist
Looking for Pilot Projects
Needs Distribution
In 90 days, will publish a shared marine data framework with regional research institutions.
Isabella Martinez
Program Manager
Seeking Collaboration
Seeking Co-founders
In 90 days, will mentor ten early-stage island entrepreneurs through an accelerator program.
Liam Johnson
Government Representative
Needs Financing
Needs Talent
In 90 days, will coordinate a cross-ministry action plan to strengthen fisheries management.
Ava Thompson
Venture Capitalist
Wants to Connect
Wants Market Access
In 90 days, will complete due diligence on three high-potential climate startups.
Noah Wilson
Innovation Consultant
Seeking Partnership
Looking for Government Support
In 90 days, will facilitate four collaboration sessions between industry and government leaders.
Charlotte Davis
NGO Executive Director
Looking for Mentors
Needs Technology
In 90 days, will launch a coastal restoration initiative involving local communities and NGOs.
Benjamin Harris
Port Authority Director
Seeking Investors
Seeking Customers
In 90 days, will introduce a sustainability action plan for regional port operations.
Mia Anderson
Circular Economy Specialist
Needs Funding
Looking for Research Partners
In 90 days, will build partnerships to reduce marine plastic waste through circular economy initiatives.
Lucas Moore
Startup Founder
Looking for Pilot Projects
Needs Distribution
In 90 days, will validate a sustainable aquaculture platform with three commercial partners.
Amelia Clark
University Research Lead
Seeking Collaboration
Seeking Co-founders
In 90 days, will secure two collaborative research projects with industry stakeholders.
Henry Scott
Fisheries Manager
Needs Financing
Needs Talent
In 90 days, will establish a regional knowledge-sharing network for sustainable fisheries.
Grace Hall
Corporate Affairs Director
Wants to Connect
Wants Market Access
In 90 days, will formalize three new ESG partnerships that support Blue Growth initiatives.
Jack Evans
Climate Finance Specialist
Seeking Partnership
Looking for Government Support
In 90 days, will structure a blended finance initiative for coastal resilience projects.
Ella Young
Ocean Innovation Lead
Looking for Mentors
Needs Technology
In 90 days, will connect six marine technology innovators with potential deployment partners.
Samuel Green
Renewable Energy Director
Seeking Investors
Seeking Customers
In 90 days, will complete a feasibility study for an offshore renewable energy project.
Chloe Adams
Community Development Manager
Needs Funding
Looking for Research Partners
In 90 days, will deliver entrepreneurship training for 100 coastal community members.
Ryan Cooper
Digital Transformation Lead
Looking for Pilot Projects
Needs Distribution
In 90 days, will launch a digital platform that enables regional collaboration across island economies.
Victoria Lewis
Executive Director
Seeking Collaboration
Seeking Co-founders
In 90 days, will convene a leadership forum to track progress on shared Blue Growth priorities.
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COMMITMENTS
From conversations to concrete commitments
Every leader in the room was invited to be explicit about what support they need, who they want to connect with, and what progress they'll make within 90 days.
This is the public record of those commitments — hold each leader to it.
Javen Williams
CEO of Meta
Needs Financing
Needs Talent
In 90 days, will draft a blue economy roadmap to improve cross-agency collaboration across the region.
Sophia Chen
Director of Sustainability
Wants to Connect
Wants Market Access
In 90 days, will establish a sustainability working group with public and private sector partners.
Michael Torres
Investment Partner
Seeking Partnership
Looking for Government Support
In 90 days, will evaluate and shortlist five investment-ready blue economy startups.
Emma Richardson
Policy Advisor
Looking for Mentors
Needs Technology
In 90 days, will deliver policy recommendations that support regional ocean governance.
Daniel Kim
Founder, OceanTech
Seeking Investors
Seeking Customers
In 90 days, will launch a pilot project with two strategic implementation partners.
Olivia Brown
Head of Innovation
Needs Funding
Looking for Research Partners
In 90 days, will organize an innovation workshop connecting startups, governments, and investors.
Ethan Walker
Marine Scientist
Looking for Pilot Projects
Needs Distribution
In 90 days, will publish a shared marine data framework with regional research institutions.
Isabella Martinez
Program Manager
Seeking Collaboration
Seeking Co-founders
In 90 days, will mentor ten early-stage island entrepreneurs through an accelerator program.
Liam Johnson
Government Representative
Needs Financing
Needs Talent
In 90 days, will coordinate a cross-ministry action plan to strengthen fisheries management.
Ava Thompson
Venture Capitalist
Wants to Connect
Wants Market Access
In 90 days, will complete due diligence on three high-potential climate startups.
Noah Wilson
Innovation Consultant
Seeking Partnership
Looking for Government Support
In 90 days, will facilitate four collaboration sessions between industry and government leaders.
Charlotte Davis
NGO Executive Director
Looking for Mentors
Needs Technology
In 90 days, will launch a coastal restoration initiative involving local communities and NGOs.
Benjamin Harris
Port Authority Director
Seeking Investors
Seeking Customers
In 90 days, will introduce a sustainability action plan for regional port operations.
Mia Anderson
Circular Economy Specialist
Needs Funding
Looking for Research Partners
In 90 days, will build partnerships to reduce marine plastic waste through circular economy initiatives.
Lucas Moore
Startup Founder
Looking for Pilot Projects
Needs Distribution
In 90 days, will validate a sustainable aquaculture platform with three commercial partners.
Amelia Clark
University Research Lead
Seeking Collaboration
Seeking Co-founders
In 90 days, will secure two collaborative research projects with industry stakeholders.
Henry Scott
Fisheries Manager
Needs Financing
Needs Talent
In 90 days, will establish a regional knowledge-sharing network for sustainable fisheries.
Grace Hall
Corporate Affairs Director
Wants to Connect
Wants Market Access
In 90 days, will formalize three new ESG partnerships that support Blue Growth initiatives.
Jack Evans
Climate Finance Specialist
Seeking Partnership
Looking for Government Support
In 90 days, will structure a blended finance initiative for coastal resilience projects.
Ella Young
Ocean Innovation Lead
Looking for Mentors
Needs Technology
In 90 days, will connect six marine technology innovators with potential deployment partners.
Samuel Green
Renewable Energy Director
Seeking Investors
Seeking Customers
In 90 days, will complete a feasibility study for an offshore renewable energy project.
Chloe Adams
Community Development Manager
Needs Funding
Looking for Research Partners
In 90 days, will deliver entrepreneurship training for 100 coastal community members.
Ryan Cooper
Digital Transformation Lead
Looking for Pilot Projects
Needs Distribution
In 90 days, will launch a digital platform that enables regional collaboration across island economies.
Victoria Lewis
Executive Director
Seeking Collaboration
Seeking Co-founders
In 90 days, will convene a leadership forum to track progress on shared Blue Growth priorities.
View Commitments Details
COMMITMENTS
From conversations to concrete commitments
Every leader in the room was invited to be explicit about what support they need, who they want to connect with, and what progress they'll make within 90 days.
This is the public record of those commitments — hold each leader to it.
Javen Williams
CEO of Meta
Needs Financing
Needs Talent
In 90 days, will draft a blue economy roadmap to improve cross-agency collaboration across the region.
Sophia Chen
Director of Sustainability
Wants to Connect
Wants Market Access
In 90 days, will establish a sustainability working group with public and private sector partners.
Michael Torres
Investment Partner
Seeking Partnership
Looking for Government Support
In 90 days, will evaluate and shortlist five investment-ready blue economy startups.
Emma Richardson
Policy Advisor
Looking for Mentors
Needs Technology
In 90 days, will deliver policy recommendations that support regional ocean governance.
Daniel Kim
Founder, OceanTech
Seeking Investors
Seeking Customers
In 90 days, will launch a pilot project with two strategic implementation partners.
Olivia Brown
Head of Innovation
Needs Funding
Looking for Research Partners
In 90 days, will organize an innovation workshop connecting startups, governments, and investors.
Ethan Walker
Marine Scientist
Looking for Pilot Projects
Needs Distribution
In 90 days, will publish a shared marine data framework with regional research institutions.
Isabella Martinez
Program Manager
Seeking Collaboration
Seeking Co-founders
In 90 days, will mentor ten early-stage island entrepreneurs through an accelerator program.
Liam Johnson
Government Representative
Needs Financing
Needs Talent
In 90 days, will coordinate a cross-ministry action plan to strengthen fisheries management.
Ava Thompson
Venture Capitalist
Wants to Connect
Wants Market Access
In 90 days, will complete due diligence on three high-potential climate startups.
Noah Wilson
Innovation Consultant
Seeking Partnership
Looking for Government Support
In 90 days, will facilitate four collaboration sessions between industry and government leaders.
Charlotte Davis
NGO Executive Director
Looking for Mentors
Needs Technology
In 90 days, will launch a coastal restoration initiative involving local communities and NGOs.
Benjamin Harris
Port Authority Director
Seeking Investors
Seeking Customers
In 90 days, will introduce a sustainability action plan for regional port operations.
Mia Anderson
Circular Economy Specialist
Needs Funding
Looking for Research Partners
In 90 days, will build partnerships to reduce marine plastic waste through circular economy initiatives.
Lucas Moore
Startup Founder
Looking for Pilot Projects
Needs Distribution
In 90 days, will validate a sustainable aquaculture platform with three commercial partners.
Amelia Clark
University Research Lead
Seeking Collaboration
Seeking Co-founders
In 90 days, will secure two collaborative research projects with industry stakeholders.
Henry Scott
Fisheries Manager
Needs Financing
Needs Talent
In 90 days, will establish a regional knowledge-sharing network for sustainable fisheries.
Grace Hall
Corporate Affairs Director
Wants to Connect
Wants Market Access
In 90 days, will formalize three new ESG partnerships that support Blue Growth initiatives.
Jack Evans
Climate Finance Specialist
Seeking Partnership
Looking for Government Support
In 90 days, will structure a blended finance initiative for coastal resilience projects.
Ella Young
Ocean Innovation Lead
Looking for Mentors
Needs Technology
In 90 days, will connect six marine technology innovators with potential deployment partners.
Samuel Green
Renewable Energy Director
Seeking Investors
Seeking Customers
In 90 days, will complete a feasibility study for an offshore renewable energy project.
Chloe Adams
Community Development Manager
Needs Funding
Looking for Research Partners
In 90 days, will deliver entrepreneurship training for 100 coastal community members.
Ryan Cooper
Digital Transformation Lead
Looking for Pilot Projects
Needs Distribution
In 90 days, will launch a digital platform that enables regional collaboration across island economies.
Victoria Lewis
Executive Director
Seeking Collaboration
Seeking Co-founders
In 90 days, will convene a leadership forum to track progress on shared Blue Growth priorities.
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Thank you to participants
Thank you to participants
Thank you to participants
Participants included senior representatives from:
Government of Grenada, Azuros.ai, Bay House, Sonover, SarGas, Grenada Marine, Eco-Dive, The Nature Conservancy, Outrigger Capital Partners (UK), Ocean Rescue Alliance (USA), and other leading Blue Economy innovators from the Caribbean and beyond.
Participants included senior representatives from:
Government of Grenada, Azuros.ai, Bay House, Sonover, SarGas, Grenada Marine, Eco-Dive, The Nature Conservancy, Outrigger Capital Partners (UK), Ocean Rescue Alliance (USA), and other leading Blue Economy innovators from the Caribbean and beyond.
Island Innovators is a private, independent, action-driven regional catalyst. We operate free of political affiliations or bureaucratic governance. Our performance is measured by sustainable financial growth, impact of partnerships, and the progressive advancement of CARICOM nations on the Global Innovation Index.
Island Innovators is a private, independent, action-driven regional catalyst. We operate free of political affiliations or bureaucratic governance. Our performance is measured by sustainable financial growth, impact of partnerships, and the progressive advancement of CARICOM nations on the Global Innovation Index.
Island Innovators is a private, independent, action-driven regional catalyst. We operate free of political affiliations or bureaucratic governance.