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OCEAN INNOVATORS PLATFORM
Catalysing innovation

The 6th Ocean Innovators Platform, organised by the Prince
Albert II of Monaco Foundation, returned to promote a new
slate of innovative solutions for a sustainable and regenerative

blue economy. A highlight of Monaco Ocean Week 2024.

Is ours an age of crisis or opportunity? Innovators are “We need innovation in order to change mindsets.
reframing the narrative and working actively to conjure If we fail, let’s be humble enough and say we failed.
up a more ocean-positive, sustainable and inclusive That’s what innovation is all about. We need to
world that values humans and non-humans alike. accelerate and scale up this transition”, stressed Olivier
A dynamic group of entrepreneurs, investors and Wenden, Vice-President and CEO of the Prince
major stakeholders from around the world gathered Albert II of Monaco Foundation, in his opening speech.
at Monaco Yacht Club on 20 March 2024 to discover
the cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions “Entrepreneurship and investment are converging. We
and approaches showcased at the Ocean Innovators must invest responsibly if we want to make a positive
Platform. impact on the world”, added Gérald Mathieu, head of
Barclays Private Bank, Europe & Middle East and CEO
This year’s event highlighted themes like combatting of Barclays Monaco.
plastic pollution, improving aquaculture practices,
effectively managing marine protected areas, and
ocean exploration. Boasting a high turnout, the
platform also fostered collaboration among this
new breed of stakeholder, whose sights are set on
developing a sustainable, resilient even, blue economy.