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title: 'With apologies to Toad the Wet Sprocket… Startup on the ocean? Apply to Maritime Blue Accelerator'
date: '2021-08-24T15:15:46-07:00'
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# With apologies to Toad the Wet Sprocket… Startup on the ocean? Apply to Maritime Blue Accelerator

Even in a midst of a global pandemic, it’s difficult to forget the negative impact of climate change. And the ocean — and its overall health — will play a significant role in working to reverse the destruction we, as humans, have done to the planet. That’s why I’m excited to see what startups wind up in the [Maritime Blue Accelerator](https://maritimeblue.org/blue-accelerator/).

While not specifically climate focused, the ocean-oriented accelerator has the potential to inspire solutions that are:

> The Maritime Blue Innovation Accelerator is an intensive mentor-based four month program focused on helping maritime industry startups learn how to scale and grow. Startups receive access to Washington Maritime Blue industry and ocean leaders alongside a global network of mentors and advisors. This is a powerful opportunity for local companies to grow and secure funding in a sector where capital is often scarce.

So if you’re working on a startup that incorporates the ocean in some way, [consider applying](https://www.f6s.com/maritime-blue-innovation-accelerator-22/apply).