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Find similar grantsNeptune Awards 2026 (Americas deadline) is sponsored by Ocean Exchange. Ocean Exchange's Neptune Awards recognize solutions that advance understanding of the ocean and reduce human impact whilst supporting the blue economy, across maritime, ocean environmental, coastal resilience and data themes.
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Register - Ocean Exchange The Ocean Exchange award cycle is now open for 2026. Click below to register your solution by region. Scroll down for Collegiate Awards application details and link.
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11:59pm GMT, June 22 (closed) Europe, Middle East & Africa 11:59pm GMT, July 10 (closed) Neptune Awards & Florida Environmental Impact Awards Announcing three $100,000 USD non-dilutive Ocean Exchange Neptune Awards for 2026, based on Innovation, Impact, & Execution. New! 2x $50,000 USD Florida Environmental Impact Awards Applications are open to solutions worldwide that demonstrate applicability to Florida.
Eligible applicants may be considered for both an Ocean Exchange Neptune Award and a Florida Environmental Impact Award. Deadlines for All Entries Varies Regionally: Asia & Oceania – (new date) June 22, 11:59pm GMT Europe, Middle East, & Africa – July 10, 11:59pm GMT The Americas – August 7, 11:59pm GMT Semifinalists will be selected to participate in an additional round of review.
Finalists will present at Ocean Exchange, October 25th – 27th in Fort Lauderdale, FL Full award definitions and process details (PDF) 2x Ocean Exchange Collegiate Awards – $10,000 USD Each 1x Guy Harvey Foundation Collegiate Award – $10,000 USD New This Year – Open Only to Florida Students: 1x Florida Ocean Economy Collegiate Award – $10,000 USD For award definitions and full qualification details see the 2026 Collegiate Call for Solutions.
Learn about last year’s Collegiate Finalists and Winners . Deadline for 2026 Entries: 11:59pm GMT, September 16 Exchange Dates: October 25th – 27th in Fort Lauderdale, FL 2026 Collegiate Call for Solutions (pdf download) Apply for the 2026 Collgiate Awards Ocean Exchange invites you to learn more about Awards Program, our ecosystem and success of our award winners and participants.
Together, we can chart a powerful course to help ensure the future of our oceans and the Blue Economy. Being a voting delegate at Ocean Exchange reminded me why I do this work—watching students and industry leaders alike push the boundaries of what’s possible for ocean health and the blue economy. Deep thanks to Moffatt & Nichol for supporting our time and commitment.
Vice President Director, Resilience and Adaptation, Moffatt & Nichol Ocean Exchange consistently brings together some of the most promising innovators in sustainability, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to support their work through the Solutions Review Team.
Each year after attending the annual conference, I leave energized by the quality of ideas presented, the mission‑driven entrepreneurs involved, and the collaborative environment that drives meaningful progress for our oceans and The Blue Economy.
Partner/President, The Martec Group Participating in Ocean Exchange as an AUV subject matter expert was a meaningful way to share Anduril’s perspective on operational autonomy and AUV deployment.
The event brought together diverse stakeholders focused on advancing practical, impact-driven maritime technologies, and provided a valuable platform for meaningful and inspiring discussions that delved into the complexities and opportunities spanning the full spectrum of ocean innovation. Engineering Project Manager, Anduril At Carollo Engineers, water is all we do—so we’re passionate about protecting our oceans.
Attending the Ocean Exchange connected us with innovators advancing the blue economy, including those driving reuse and improving wastewater treatment and water quality. Events like this highlight how essential cross-sector collaboration is to solving global water challenges and creating a more sustainable future.
Executive Vice President, Carollo Engineers The Guy Harvey Foundation has been a proud partner with Ocean Exchange for the past few years as it provides a wonderful platform for innovations to be shared, meaningful networking to take place and overall supports the growth of the ocean economy and conservation efforts.
We’ve been fortunate to provide awards for both collegiate and high school categories, participated on the judging panel and are inspired by the problem solving solutions presented by each candidate. If you want a good dose of inspiration, definitely look to supporting, attending or participating in the events! Chief Executive Officer, Guy Harvey Foundation
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Solutions that advance understanding of the ocean and reduce human impact while supporting the blue economy. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows three awards of USD 100,000, plus two USD 50,000 Florida Environmental Impact Awards. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 7, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Neptune Awards 2026 (Americas deadline) is funded by Ocean Exchange. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Dear Colleague Letter NSF 26-024, issued August 27, 2026, asks nine questions about the future of NSF-supported ocean observing. It is the input mechanism NSF promised in June when it halted the dismantling of the $386 million Ocean Observatories Initiative. Responses are capped at 3,250 characters per question and become public.
Read articleNSF 26-516 folds Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences, Earth Sciences and Ocean Sciences into a single GEO Core solicitation: $110 million, 200 to 350 awards, proposals accepted anytime. Geosciences piloted no-deadline review nine years ago and knows what it does to submission volume. Here is the per-award math, the ship-time and permitting traps, and the two-year data-archive clock that now governs every award.
Read articleSchmidt Marine Technology Partners funds the development and deployment of ocean technology — sustainable fisheries, ocean observation, habitat restoration, and pollution — with grants typically $100,000 to $400,000. The initial proposal window closes July 31, 2026. Here's what makes this funder different and how to write for it.
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