Seafood Accelerator and Innovation Lab (SAIL) Catalyst

Posted by Local Catch Network

Type: Funding
Application Deadline: December 15, 2024

The Local Catch Network is accepting applications for the 2025 Seafood Accelerator and Innovation Lab (SAIL) Catalyst program. SAIL Catalyst is a virtual capacity-building and business development program for U.S. based small to mid-scale seafood businesses participating in direct marketing.

The program is designed to cultivate a thriving cohort of fishing businesses across the United States. Catalyst participants will receive dedicated, customized business support from service providers who understand the unique needs of smaller-scale seafood producers and harvesters. Program sessions include instruction from experts on subjects such as business structure, taxation, accounting, credit, market development, and more. Weekly virtual training sessions are scheduled from  Feb. 4 – April, 22, 2025 with programming occurring on Tue. & Thu. from 2:00 – 3:30pm ET.  The application process is competitive.  Catalyst typically receives around 40 applications per program cycle with approximately 15 of those businesses selected to join the cohort.

Interested in becoming a SAIL Catalyst Participant? Please complete the program application by April 22, 2025.

Want to learn more about Scale Your Local Catch? Register here for the SAIL Catalyst information session on December 5th @ 2:00 pm ET.

 

 Application & Program Timeline:

 

  • November 2 – Application period opens

  • December 5 – SAIL Catalyst info. Session at 2:00pm ET..  This is an opportunity to hear directly from the Catalyst organizers, learn more about the program, and ask questions. A registration link will be made available on the Community Discussions page.

  • December 15 – Application deadline

  • January 13 – Applicants are notified of their application status

  • February 4, 2025 – April 22, 2025  – Virtual training sessions held every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00pm – 3:30pm (Eastern Time)

  • November 2025 – In-person gathering at the 2025 Local Seafood Summit (costs covered for cohort)

If you have any questions about the program visit the Local Catch Network website for more details or contact Laughton Elliott-Deangelis  (info@localcatch.org) or Tyson Rasor (trasor@ecotrust.org).

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