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The New Wave: Green-Blue Startups for Oceans and Economies

Climate and sustainability-focused startups are redefining the future of how technology can be harnessed for the greater good. The best qualities of startup culture, bold entrepreneurship, agile innovation, strong funding ecosystems, and a relentless drive to succeed, hold the potential to transform both conservation efforts and the maritime economy in the years ahead. However, without clear purpose and responsibility, innovation risks moving in the wrong direction. This panel looks to the future of the maritime startup ecosystem and emerging local innovations, exploring how “green-blue entrepreneurship” can shape the next wave of sustainable growth—not just as an environmental imperative, but as a catalyst for new economic opportunities.

Driving questions:

How can green-blue startups drive ocean and climate innovation as engines of sustainable economic growth?
How can regulatory frameworks and international climate finance work together to curb greenwashing, ensure genuine sustainability, and advance ethical innovation in the blue economy?
Are green-blue startups actively shaping a new architecture for sustainable oceans, or are they ultimately constrained by geopolitics, capital flows, and policy inertia?

Scene-Setting Remarks:

Sarna Röser, Member of the Board, Roeser Group, Germany

Panellists:

Malshini Senaratne, Assistant Head of Department, University of Seychelles, and Director, Eco-Sol Consulting, Seychelles
Neha Jain, Founder, ZeroCircle, India
Shelly Bengiat, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Envirotech Education and Founder & Chairwoman, Coralz, Australia
Ana Miguel dos Santos, Partner, Deloitte, Head of Defense & Security; Former Member of the European Parliament, Portugal

Moderator:
María Cristina Chumacero Valle, Senior Project Manager, Blue Economy, Bpifrance, France