What is Tool Ocean Research?
Tool Ocean Research, or TOOL for short, is the first web3 platform that connects sustainable ocean and new energy startups with established industry partners. It’s more than just a platform—it’s an ocean changemakers cooperative, designed to launch and nurture a creative community for innovators across ocean industries, sustainable business, and tech. At its core, TOOL offers an interactive map and resource matchmaking platform that spans ocean, renewables, and circular solutions, showcasing around 30,000 actors worldwide. With partners in over 45 countries, TOOL bridges startups and established players to accelerate sustainable innovation on a global scale.
Main Benefits of TOOL
TOOL empowers innovators and entrepreneurs by providing a dynamic, collaborative space. Here are some key figures and facts that highlight its impact:
- Over 25,000 companies mapped on the interactive global map
- Partnerships in more than 45 countries worldwide
- Coverage of approximately 30,000 actors spanning ocean, renewables, and circular economy sectors
- Easy self-registration for environmentally focused change makers to boost visibility
- A curated community platform featuring innovators, solutions, and practical resource exchanges
Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
TOOL isn’t just a map—it’s a gateway to a wealth of opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs. From philanthropy and family offices to accelerators and incubators, the platform highlights a wide range of supporting organizations committed to scaling startups. Whether you’re an African ocean-impact startup or a woman-led climate tech company in the Arctic, TOOL offers tailored programs and calls to action designed to empower and elevate your impact.
Engaging the Ocean Innovation Community
The platform fosters an inclusive, interactive community where ocean and new energy innovators can connect, collaborate, and share insights. Users can explore curated feature lists of movers and shakers, discover community insights, and find events and initiatives that matter. It’s a vibrant space where practical resource exchange happens, and global collaboration is the norm—not the exception.
Highlighting Key Initiatives and Calls
TOOL regularly features a variety of exciting initiatives and calls for applications, including:
- African Ocean-Impact Startups spotlight
- AI for the Oceans Award with upcoming deadlines
- Women empowerment programs like the La Paz 2025 cohort
- Accelerator programs such as Katapult Ocean and Faros Accelerator 2024
- Global venture competitions like Project 71 for blue tech startups
- Grant opportunities from foundations like Hurtigruten Foundation
These initiatives provide innovators with chances to grow, secure funding, and gain visibility in the ocean and energy sectors.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 14: Life Below Water
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Joining the TOOL Community
Joining TOOL means stepping into a global, collaborative community built by and for ocean and new energy innovators. It’s a place to explore, connect, and grow—whether you’re looking for the latest solutions, community insights, or opportunities to collaborate on sustainable innovation. TOOL’s interactive platform makes it easy to find what you need and contribute to a sustainable blue future. So, if you’re an environmentally focused change maker, why not make yourself visible and let the world know about your contributions and needs? The ocean—and the planet—are counting on it.
