Post #64: Upcoming Blue Economy and Startup Funding Events in London (2025)
- henry belfiori
- May 16
- 2 min read
As a global hub for finance and innovation, London continues to be a critical meeting point for entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders shaping the future of the blue economy.
For founders in the ocean tech space, staying connected to the right networks and funding opportunities can make all the difference. With 2025 promising a packed calendar of conferences, pitch events, and industry meet-ups, now is the perfect time to start planning your networking strategy.
See below of some upcoming events that might be of interest - unfortunately I could not find many focussing on the BE - I will keep updating on my Notion here:
Hopefully these are of use.
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Event Name | Date | Location | Focus Area | Description | Cost | Link |
Digital Innovations Transforming the Blue Economy | Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 9:30 AM | Linkedin LIVE | Digital Technologies | Best practices, investments, spotlights | Free | |
Oceanology International London | 10–12 March 2026 | ExCeL London | Ocean Technology, Marine Science | Leading forum to connect with marine science and ocean technology communities, featuring innovations and solutions. | Not specified | |
Impact Investor Global Summit 2025 | 20–21 May 2025 | The Brewery, London | Impact Investing, Sustainable Finance | Event hosting 700+ leaders in impact and transition investing, including 250+ active allocators. | Not specified | |
The Startup Summit 2025 | 21 May 2025 | London | FMCG Startups, Retail, Investment | Connect with 300+ challenger brands, industry experts, and retailers; powered by GS1 UK. | Not specified | |
Blue Earth Summit 2025 | 15–17 October 2025 | Woolwich Works, London | Sustainability, Blue Economy, Impact Investment | A summit bringing together over 7,000 attendees to discuss environmental innovation, featuring startup showcases and investor meetings. | Not specified | |
Sifted Summit 2025 | 8–9 October 2025 | Magazine London | Startups, Scaleups, Investment | Gathering of 3,000+ founders, operators, and investors to explore the resilience and future of the European tech ecosystem. | Not specified | |
London Tech Week 2025 | 9–13 June 2025 | Olympia London & various venues | Tech, Innovation, Investment | A week-long festival featuring 70+ events, 400+ speakers, and extensive networking opportunities. | Varies by event | |
Coastal Futures Conference 2025 | 29–30 January 2025 | Royal Geographical Society, London & Online | Marine, Coastal, Environmental Policy | UK's largest ocean conference covering estuarine, coastal, and marine sector issues with knowledge sharing and networking. | Not specified | |
Startup Funding and Networking | Mon, Jun 2, 2025, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Online | Startup Funding | Free | ||
Role of Business Incubators/Accelerators in Startup Funding & Growth | Wed, Jun 4, 2025, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Online | Startup Funding | Free | ||
Startup Funding | Sat, Jun 14, 2025, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Online | Startup Funding | Free | ||
Get Seed Funding For Your Tech Startup in 4 Months | Tue, Jun 17, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Online | Funding | Free | ||
Business Model Accelerator Workshop | Wed, May 28, 2025, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Online | Business Model | Free | ||
Financial Forecasts: Must-haves for Your Pitch Deck | Mon, May 19, 2025, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Online | Pitch | Free | ||
Automotive Innovations for Marine Propulsion & Electrification | Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Online | Tech Pitch | Free |
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