Startblue coral is an expansion of the highly successful framework and partnerships of the UC SAN diego startblue accelerator extending the continuum of support from early stage through mid-stage…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $750,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Federal Grant Program (CFDA 11.012) to the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The award, titled "STARTBLUE CORAL", will expand the successful STARTBLUE accelerator program by supporting early-stage to mid-stage ocean-based climate resilience startups nationwide. Scripps will leverage its expertise in ocean observations, technology, and information systems to provide tailored training, mentorship, and non-dilutive funding to ensure the continued growth and success of startups addressing the four NOAA climate resilience theme areas. The award period runs from Mar 1, 2024 to Nov 30, 2024.

Startblue coral is an expansion of the highly successful framework and partnerships of the UC SAN diego startblue accelerator extending the continuum of support from early stage through mid-stage startups to create a one stop shop to connect ocean-based climate resilience startups addressing the four NOAA climate resilience theme areas nationwide. Startblue coral will execute this by leveraging the leadership of scripps institution of oceanography in ocean observations technology and information systems, providing tailored training and mentorship, coordinating the SAN diego blue economy regional ecosystem assets of expertise, facilities, resources, and networks, and providing the critical non-dilutive funding to ensure their continued growth and success.