Applications are Now Open for the Blue Catalyst 2026 Programme

Blue Catalyst Programme 2026

Global Blue Carbon Innovation Platform Hosted in Singapore

Applications are now open for the Blue Catalyst 2026 Programme, a global innovation platform designed to address technical and Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) challenges in the blue carbon sector.

Geographical Focus: Global (Asia-first focus)
Application Deadline: 27 February 2026
Location: Singapore

Blue Catalyst harnesses technology in service of nature by tackling the most complex operational and technical barriers in blue carbon implementation and scaling high-integrity projects across Asia and beyond.

Programme Overvie

Hosted in Singapore, Blue Catalyst connects:

• Project developers
• Researchers
• Climate-tech innovators
• Investors and corporate partners

The programme focuses on solving implementation and MRV challenges that limit the scalability and integrity of blue carbon initiatives.

Following the two-week in-person programme, selected teams receive six months of commercialization and technical support.

Ongoing support is delivered by:

• Hatch Blue
• WWF-Singapore

This extended support helps participants:

• Refine business models
• Leverage pilot opportunities
• Strengthen commercialization pathways
• Prepare for fundraising and investment

Programme Impact

• 1st dedicated blue carbon platform addressing technical and MRV barriers
• 27 blue economy innovation programmes delivered to date
• $300M+ raised by innovation programme participants

Who Should Apply?

Blue Catalyst is seeking innovators developing scalable and replicable solutions within the following challenge areas:

• Greenhouse Gas (GHG) flux measurement and modelling
• Geospatial mapping and data integration
• Biodiversity monitoring
• Carbon stock modelling
• Improving sapling mortality
• Accessing remote or fragmented sites
• Community engagement and environmental safeguards

Solutions must:

• Demonstrate enterprise scalability
• Show innovative thinking
• Be globally relevant with a strong Asia-first lens

Core Programme Offering

Global Blue Carbon Network

• Access to an international network of blue carbon stakeholders
• Strong regional connections in Southeast Asia

On-Site Pilot Implementation

• Pilot testing and deployment at selected WWF-Singapore project sites

Business & Commercialization Support

• Strategy sessions
• Fundraising planning
• Investor readiness preparation
• Pitch coaching

Demo Day

• Opportunity to pitch to corporates, investors, and industry leaders

Direct Engagement with Industry Leaders

• Dedicated sessions with WWF-Singapore and Hatch Blue teams

Climate Tech Investment Network

• Access to a specialized climate-tech investor ecosystem

Programme Partners

Blue Catalyst is delivered by Hatch Blue in partnership with:

• Singapore Economic Development Board
• World Wide Fund for Nature Singapore

These partnerships provide participants with ecosystem access, policy alignment, and market integration opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions (Highlights)

Common applicant questions include:

• Application deadlines and programme start dates
• Programme duration and on-site requirements
• Investment terms and funding structure
• Eligibility requirements (including company registration status)
• Team composition requirements
• Intellectual property and trade secret protection
• Post-programme support

Contact Information

For programme inquiries, contact:

• Wayne Murphy – Co-Founder & Partner
• Benedict Tan – Programme Director

Why Apply to Blue Catalyst?

Blue Catalyst offers innovators a unique opportunity to:

• Solve high-impact blue carbon challenges
• Pilot solutions in real-world conservation sites
• Engage with Southeast Asia’s climate ecosystem
• Access investors and corporate partners
• Scale globally with structured technical and commercialization support

The programme is designed for climate-tech entrepreneurs and researchers ready to transform blue carbon innovation into measurable environmental and commercial impact.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization that is offering this fellowship. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.