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Schmidt Marine Technology Partners (SMTP) Programmatic Funding is sponsored by The Schmidt Family Foundation. This program supports the development of novel marine technologies that solve complex ocean health issues and have strong commercialization potential. It focuses on taking technologies from early-stage development (TRL 2-6) toward economic sustainability and global impact.
Geographic focus: Global
Focus areas: Sustainable Fisheries, Ocean Observing, Habitat Health, Network Support
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
Schmidt Marine Technology Partners - Programmatic Funding Portal Login to Complete an Application or to Access Judging Panel Welcome to the Schmidt Marine Proposals Portal Schmidt Marine Technology Partners is a program of the Schmidt Family Foundation . Our program supports the development of ocean technologies that solve complex ocean health issues, and in most cases have strong commercialization potential. Our goal is to tailor our assistance to the needs of individual groups, and to provide long-term support for efforts that show the most promise. We are happy to support a wide range of entities, whether academic researchers interested in spinning out new technologies, startups working out of garages, non-profits building open-source tech, or anyone else working on an innovative idea with the potential for significant impact. For those who are waiting on a response regarding your proposal we appreciate your patience. We had a much stronger response this year than usual and are working our way through a large number of submissions. We will do our best to get a response to you shortly. Schmidt Marine is no longer accepting new submissions for 2025 and will reopen the portal in early 2026. We are looking for proposals centered on the development of novel technologies (technology readiness level 2-6) in the following four focus areas: Sustaining Fisheries: We are looking for technologies relating to reducing bycatch, reducing ghost gear, surveying fish populations, increasing seafood supply-chain transparency, increasing transparency at sea, gear redesign for increased sustainability, marine protected area monitoring and enforcement, or any other technology that increases the sustainability of the world’s wild-caught fisheries. Habitat Health: We are looking for technologies that restore balance to ocean ecosystems. This includes technologies for the restoration and/or protection of key marine species, such as seaweed, seagrass, shellfish, and coral. We are also looking for technologies that monitor, mitigate, or prevent coastal pollution, or reduce the harm caused by invasive species. Ocean Observing: We are looking for technologies that drive the field of oceanographic research forward. This includes novel sensor technologies, technologies relating to ocean data collection, processing, and sharing, or any other technology that allows researchers to do their work cheaper, longer, or on a larger geographic scope. Network Support: We are looking for groups building services and tools to support the operational backbone of the marine tech community at large. This includes ocean hubs, competitions, community infrastructure and more. We are not interested in proposals relating to the following subjects: plastic pollution, oil spill cleanup, shipping efficiency and emissions, aquaculture, or marine
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Schmidt Marine Technology Partners - Programmatic Funding Portal Login to Complete an Application or to Access Judging Panel Welcome to the Schmidt Marine Proposals Portal Schmidt Marine Technology Partners is a program of the Schmidt Family Foundation . Our program supports the development of ocean technologies that solve complex ocean health issues, and in most cases have strong commercialization potential.
Our goal is to tailor our assistance to the needs of individual groups, and to provide long-term support for efforts that show the most promise. We are happy to support a wide range of entities, whether academic researchers interested in spinning out new technologies, startups working out of garages, non-profits building open-source tech, or anyone else working on an innovative idea with the potential for significant impact.
For those who are waiting on a response regarding your proposal we appreciate your patience. We had a much stronger response this year than usual and are working our way through a large number of submissions. We will do our best to get a response to you shortly.
Schmidt Marine is no longer accepting new submissions for 2025 and will reopen the portal in early 2026.
We are looking for proposals centered on the development of novel technologies (technology readiness level 2-6) in the following four focus areas: Sustaining Fisheries: We are looking for technologies relating to reducing bycatch, reducing ghost gear, surveying fish populations, increasing seafood supply-chain transparency, increasing transparency at sea, gear redesign for increased sustainability, marine protected area monitoring and enforcement, or any other technology that increases the sustainability of the world’s wild-caught fisheries.
Habitat Health: We are looking for technologies that restore balance to ocean ecosystems. This includes technologies for the restoration and/or protection of key marine species, such as seaweed, seagrass, shellfish, and coral. We are also looking for technologies that monitor, mitigate, or prevent coastal pollution, or reduce the harm caused by invasive species.
Ocean Observing: We are looking for technologies that drive the field of oceanographic research forward. This includes novel sensor technologies, technologies relating to ocean data collection, processing, and sharing, or any other technology that allows researchers to do their work cheaper, longer, or on a larger geographic scope.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Open to university academics, non-profit organizations, start-up companies, or established businesses worldwide. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $100,000 - $500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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View Foundation ProfileApplication snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information $100,000 - $500,000; eligibility guidance Open to university academics, non-profit organizations, start-up companies, or established businesses worldwide.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Network Support: We are looking for groups building services and tools to support the operational backbone of the marine tech community at large. This includes ocean hubs, competitions, community infrastructure and more. We are not interested in proposals relating to the following subjects: plastic pollution, oil spill cleanup, shipping efficiency and emissions, aquaculture, or marine renewable energy .
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