Celebrating Ocean Innovation – Reception
An evening to celebrate the exponential collaboration scaling ocean solutions globally!
For invited guests only
The 3 rd UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) is a significant milestone for the 1000 Ocean Startups community with much to celebrate. To date, 1000OS members have surpassed the half-way point of the 1000 start-up target, collectively supporting more than 550 early-stage companies working to protect and restore ocean health while building the future of the blue economy. In addition, a significant part of the global ocean impact innovation and investment community will be present in Nice for UNOC3.
1000 Ocean Startups, with support from TPC (Tsao Pao Chee) Group, Builders Vision, Katapult Ocean, the Port of San Diego, OceanHub Africa, and the 1000OS Asia-Pacific Community, invites the ocean innovation community to join us aboard the iconic Statsraad Lehmkuhl for an evening to celebrate the exponential collaboration scaling ocean solutions globally.
⚓ Access is limited — Please read carefully
🕐 Soft deadline: 21 May
We’ll do our best, but we can’t guarantee a spot for late sign-ups — so don’t wait too long!
Important: To access the 1000 Ocean Startups Reception aboard Statsraad Lehmkuhl, you must also apply to attend Impactful Innovations Day and be added to the official guest list.
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
The Reception 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.