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Entrepreneurship in the sustainable blue economy

Ocean entrepreneurs

The ocean needs our help.  New business startups are revolutionizing the blue economy while conserving the ocean. With ground-breaking innovations and technologies, ocean start-ups are creating new opportunities for investment.  

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  • A healthy ocean is central to our planet's future. At Deutsche Bank, we are committed to playing our part in building a sustainable blue economy.

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Event report

The Capital Current: the financial flows enabling ocean resilience and returns

Ocean resilience is emerging as a long-term investment theme. Speakers at the Ocean Summit 2026 explored how blue finance, blended capital and better data can help scale solutions in the blue economy.

Jul. 13, 2026

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Event report

Ocean entrepreneurship: how to build scalable businesses in the blue economy

While valuing nature – and particularly the ocean’s economic contribution – remains challenging, entrepreneurs are scaling innovative businesses that protect marine ecosystems and unlock benefits for humanity.

Jul. 09, 2026

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Event report

The Human Current: collaboration, advocacy and influence – the catalysts of change

Deutsche Bank and ORRAA’s Ocean Summit 2026 examined the human dimension of ocean resilience and why action to tackle the climate crisis is more necessary than ever.

Jul. 08, 2026

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Event report

Ocean Summit 2026: deep currents – the forces moving our world

Deutsche Bank and ORRAA convened leaders from finance, policy, science and entrepreneurship in London on June 23 to explore the forces reshaping ocean resilience, blue finance and the blue economy.

Jun. 25, 2026

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Feature article

Entrepreneurs on creating businesses for the good of the oceans

A new generation of individuals are setting up companies worldwide to radically overhaul how we interact with our oceans, and help save our planet while building a sustainable blue economy. Chris Stokel-Walker of LUX magazine speaks to entrepreneurs trying to make a positive impact in the ocean space.

Aug. 15, 2023

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