Sea-Changers Innovation Fund

Apply before: February 28, 2025

Sea-Changers launched its Innovation Fund in 2021 to tackle marine conservation challenges in the UK. The fund addresses issues like climate change, pollution, overfishing, and the decline of marine species. It funds innovative solutions that help protect and preserve the UK’s coastal and marine environments. The fund supports various types of projects, including new research, citizen science initiatives, habitat restoration, and marine species protection. Applications are open for projects in early stages or those already tested elsewhere but new to the UK. Sea-Changers may award grants of up to £10,000 for compelling projects. The fund encourages applicants to present detailed budgets and potential impact, with an emphasis on deliverability and scalability.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the Sea-Changers Innovation Fund are:

Open to UK-based organizations: Companies, charities, universities, schools, and community groups can apply.
Wide range of applicants: Individuals or private businesses are not eligible.
Marine conservation-related projects: Projects should aim to address marine conservation issues.
Early-stage or developed projects: Ideas in the early stages or tested elsewhere are encouraged.
Budget clarity: Applicants must present clear and detailed budgets.
Scotland-based projects: Some funding is limited to projects based in Scotland.

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Benefits

The benefit of the Sea-Changers Innovation Fund are:

Up to £10,000 grant: For projects with exceptional ideas or potential impact.
In-kind support available: ARC Marine Ltd. offers resources like equipment and vessels.
Fostering innovation: The fund supports new, creative solutions for marine conservation.
Contributing to environmental protection: Projects aim to prevent or reduce negative impacts on marine life.
Potential for scalability: Successful projects can lead to larger, wider-scale implementations.