Innovation in an Ocean World
Innovators pitch solutions. End users pitch challenges
Hosted by UN Ocean Decade Technology & Innovation Working Group, Schmidt Ocean Institute, Schmidt Marine Technology Partners
Technology is evolving at an exponential rate and has the potential to address many challenges in the ocean world.
This event, organized under the auspices of the UN Ocean Decade Technology and Innovation Working Group, will comprise a series of technology and innovation pitches and reverse pitches, aligned with the thematic topics of addressing key ocean challenges including pollution, observing and prediction, ecosystem restoration and protection, fisheries and food security, a sustainable ocean economy, the climate nexus, and coastal resilience.
Pitches from technology providers will include startups, corporations, and research labs. Reverse pitches from end users will highlight their challenges and indicate why current solutions do not meet their needs.
⚓ Access is limited — Please read carefully
To access the session aboard Statsraad Lehmkuhl, you must also apply to attend Impactful Innovations Day and be added to the official guest list. Session sign-up alone does not guarantee access to the ship.
To attend Impactful Innovations day, you must
Apply to attend by 25 May through this registration page.
Receive a confirmation email. Please note: this Luma confirmation does NOT grant Blue Zone accreditation and does not guarantee access to the event or the ship.
Receive a personal invitation from our team — this is required to board the ship. This official invitation will be sent out in the coming weeks. Important: Be sure to provide accurate information during sign-up so we can issue your personal invitation correctly.
You also need to sign up for sessions separately as space is limited: https://lu.ma/katapultocean.
Only the sessions you’ve registered for will be accessible. You cannot remain on board outside of your registered times. Please check your inbox regularly for updates and instructions from our team.
⚠️ All attendees must receive a personal invitation from our team to enter the venue.
The ship is docked within the Red Zone during the UN Ocean Conference. Expect strict security protocols and factor in extra time. On the day of the event, you must bring:
A valid photo ID (passport is recommended).
Your personal invitation with name, organization, and event details.
QR codes for the main event and each sessions you’ve signed up for.
About Impactful Innovations Day by Katapult Ocean
This session is part of Impactful Innovations Day, a full-day event by Katapult Ocean aboard the legendary tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl, docked at the harbor in Nice during the 2025 UN Ocean Conference.
Impactful Innovations Day brings together changemakers, global leaders, and investors to focus on transformative ocean solutions at a pivotal moment for ocean action.
With sessions and activities happening throughout the day, we’re creating a unique setting for conversations, new partnerships, and collective energy.
Be part of the solution.
See the evolving program here.
We’re not setting sail, but we are going places.