Participate in the startup competition for innovative business solutions for the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems!On 16 September 2026, five European marine restoration start-ups and spin-offs will present their innovative solutions at the WAVEMAKER Marine Conservation Startup Award final in Berlin. The competition is organised by the SUBMARINER Network, funded by EIT Water, and supported by the Poul Due Jensen Foundation (Grundfos Foundation).The award recognises innovative business solutions that advance marine protection and ecosystem restoration. European start-ups and spin-offs are invited to apply, with the three winners receiving a one-year membership to EIT Water, providing access to funding opportunities, business support and a Europe-wide innovation network. The first-place winner will advance to the European WAVEMAKER final at the EIT Water Launch Event in Málaga on 15 October 2026, where regional winners will compete for the European title and a €5,000 prize. The application deadline is 20 August 2026, while the five finalists will be announced by 31 August 2026. Finalists will receive expert mentoring and financial support for their travel to Berlin.  |
