The 12-month studios are designed to support women-led ventures across regions, including Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Birkeland family, with extensive experience in Norwegian fisheries, and Wilstar Innovate, an impact investment company based in Oslo, have joined as stakeholders.
"Oceanbox has the potential to become a key tool for an industry that relies on the ocean, and I’m excited to help develop that potential,” the former Mowi CEO said.