The ocean connects us all by fueling innovation, inspiring curiosity, and providing more than half of our planet’s oxygen. As climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution threaten ocean health, Duke University is leading solutions through the Oceans@Duke Initiative—a multidisciplinary community advancing sustainable ocean use and training the next generation of ocean leaders. Each year, Duke Oceans Week amplifies that mission by bringing together students, practitioners, and partners through education, collaboration, and innovation.
As a sponsor, your organization connects directly with Duke’s most engaged audiences—graduate and professional students in business, engineering, environmental management, public policy, law, and marine science; faculty conducting world‑class research; and global practitioners, alumni, and policy leaders participating throughout the week. Oceans Week attracts hundreds of in‑person participants and thousands more through Duke’s digital network, placing your brand at the center of collaboration and innovation for a regenerative ocean future.
Why Duke, Why Now?
With strengths across marine science, business, policy, and engineering, Duke is uniquely positioned to lead at this pivotal moment for the ocean. Sponsorship of Oceans Week supports cutting-edge research translation, student learning, and regenerative blue economy solutions.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Your sponsorship is promoted across Duke’s campus venues, event signage, printed programs, social media, newsletters, and the Oceans Week website—reaching university leaders, students, alumni, and partners working at the forefront of the blue economy.
Right Whale Champion
$10,000+
Leads the Blue Economy Summit and brings Duke’s ocean community and global experts together.
Shark Guardian
$7,500
Leads the Blue Economy Summit and brings Duke’s ocean community and global experts together.
Sea Turtle Advocate
$5,000
Funds Oceans Week speakers, panels, and community engagement events.
Octopus Teacher
$3,000
Provides meals or networking sessions that connect students and professionals.
Seagrass Ally
$1,000
Enables student participation and travel for Oceans Week programming.
Oceans Week sponsors gain visibility across Duke’s campus and digital platforms, connecting their organization with one of the world’s leading universities for ocean and climate innovation. Each partnership includes opportunities for meaningful networking with students, faculty, alumni, and global experts; collaboration on interdisciplinary projects and ideas; and direct access to Duke’s rising talent from Fuqua, Pratt, Nicholas, Sanford, and the Marine Lab. Sponsors are formally recognized in event materials and communications, and their support becomes part of a lasting legacy that advances a regenerative blue‑economy future.