Seas and oceans produce 50% of the oxygen we breathe and are amongst the Earth’s largest carbon sinks. That’s why it’s no surprise that ClimateLaunchpad’s newest theme track is: Blue Economy.
Open webinar: Innovating together for a sustainable Blue Economy
If calculated in monetary terms, the ocean would be the 7th world largest economy at USD $2.4 trillion.[1]
So what could that mean for innovation and entrepreneurship?
Join Maria Loloni, Maritime Programme Lead at Climate-KIC, in an expert session where she will take you through the basics of the Blue Economy, the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, and hear from special guest entrepreneurs from our network who will share their experiences in starting a climate-friendly Blue Economy business.
Everyone is welcome and it is free to join, so share it with anyone that may be interested.
Block it in your calendars by clicking the RSVP button for one of two identical sessions:
Yes I’m interested to join the webinar on Thursday July 7 @ 4-6PM CEST: 
Yes I’m interested to join the webinar on Friday July 8 @ 10AM-12PM CEST:
What else is new with ClimateLaunchpad:
1500 Applications
Yep, we did it. We’ve hit 1500 applications (and counting). Applications are still open so check our website and see if you still have a chance to join the world’s biggest green business competition.
62 countries this year
Our global coverage and impact keeps growing. We couldn’t be more proud to welcome these new countries to the ClimateLaunchpad community:
Bolivia
Ireland
New Zealand
Saint Lucia
Trinidad & Tobago
This brings us to a grand total of 62 countries #amazing. The top teams from all of our countries will be pitching against each other in the Regional Finals in September.
The moment you’ve all been waiting for…
We can officially announce the dates of this year’s Global Grand Final 🎉📅
#markyourcalendars
27 October: Semi-Finals
28 October: Announcement of the Top 16
3 November: Global Grand Final
#watchthisspace and follow us on social media to get the latest on the competition and so much more.
[1] wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?244770/Ocean-wealth-valued-at-US24-trillion-but-sinking-fast
Tags: Blue economy, Climate Change, start-ups, Webinar
