The Ocean Impact Navigator

The Ocean Impact Navigator (OIN) was developed by 1000 Ocean Startups, with support from SYSTEMIQ, as the first impact framework designed specifically for the ocean innovation ecosystem.

This open-source tool helps make it easier to measure, track, and report the positive impact of ocean solutions.

By providing a clear set of shared indicators, the OIN brings consistency and clarity to how ocean innovators assess their progress.

OIN Project

The Ocean Impact Navigator is composed of four parts:

OCEAN IMPACT NAVIGATOR FRAMEWORK

A framework of 34 KPIs that represent the foundational ocean health KPIs that start-ups can use to report impact.

THE OCEAN IMPACT NAVIGATOR REPORT

A report that introduced the Ocean Impact Navigator framework and outlined the need for such a framework and how it could add value.

TECHNICAL APPENDIX

An appendix documenting how to report on the 34 KPIs of the Ocean Impact Navigator Framework.

THE OCEAN IMPACT NAVIGATOR PROGRAMME

Following the success of the Ocean Impact Navigator, 1000OS developed the framework into an online programme to allow members to learn how to adopt the Ocean Impact Navigator framework.

IMPACT INVESTORS

Help investors identify the most impactful interventions for the ocean – providing a crucial strategic resource, given the blue economy remains under-invested and capital scarce

ENABLERS

Enable the aggregation of impact data, creating visibility, synergies, and supporting effective decision-making, transparency and communication on shared progress towards a sustainable ocean economy

START-UPS

Helps start-ups streamline and simplify impact measurement and reporting

OIN Story

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OIN Data Today

650+

Navigator Requests

34

Prioritized KPIs

6

Impact Areas

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OIN Advisory Board Members

The OIN Advisory Board supports the governance and operationalisation of the Ocean Impact Navigator project, providing strategic direction and ensuring the integration of the Navigator into 1000OS activities. The OIN Advisory Board champions the Ocean Impact Navigator within 1000OS and beyond.