Women in Ocean Food Innovation Studio
- Organization: Hatch Blue
- Type: Other
- Location: Global
- Deadline: November 7, 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
Hatch Blue, an aquaculture investor and accelerator, runs the Women in Ocean Food Innovation Studio with Conservation International Ventures as an equity-free business support programme for women founders building companies in the blue economy. This edition focuses on Latin America and the Caribbean and opens with a full-time, 9-day in-person studio in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, followed by 12 months of support. Hatch Blue covers travel, accommodation and food for up to two participants per team. **What you get:** - Travel, accommodation and food covered by the programme for successful applicants, 2 participants per team - Strategic business support across market intelligence, go-to-market, business and fundraising strategy, and pitch and investor guidance - Individual mentorship from global industry leaders and 1-to-1 sessions with the Hatch Blue and Conservation International Ventures teams - Access to Hatch Blue's global aquaculture and blue economy network and its alumni network - Quarterly follow-ups for 12 months after the studio, plus support at key industry events - Introductions to venture philanthropists and impact investors; follow-on investment from Hatch Blue or Conservation International Ventures is possible but not guaranteed - No equity taken during the programme **What you'll do:** - Attend a full-time, 9-day in-person studio in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, starting Monday 25 January 2027, on site for the whole studio - Work on your business model, go-to-market and fundraising with mentors and the Hatch Blue team - Pitch to partners and investors at the Community Day on the final day, if selected as a finalist - Continue with 12 months of follow-up support after the studio **Key dates:** - Applications close Saturday 7 November 2026 - Programme starts Monday 25 January 2027 with a 9-day in-person studio in La Paz, Mexico - Follow-up support runs for 12 months after the studio **More information:** - The programme is delivered in English and Spanish, with live interpretation - Hatch Blue says it assesses applications on a rolling basis, so applying early is encouraged - Some nationalities need a visa to enter Mexico; visas are at the participant's own expense, and an invitation letter is provided
