Blue Impact Summit Ignites “Deep Blue Capital” Movement – Clean Stream Fuels Showcased as Cousteau and Investor Elie Mimoun Signal Next Wave of Ocean Finance
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The Blue Impact Summit, held on November 6, 2025, at Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus, successfully united influential leaders in policy, science, and investment to address the critical health of the world’s oceans. The event, themed “Hope for Corals – Sport. Science. Solutions.” focused on accelerating ocean health and blue economy innovation.
Blue Impact Summit
The summit’s agenda featured high-profile leaders defining the path forward:
Ed Russo, Chairman of the White House Environmental Advisory Task Force, and Dr. Emily Weeks, CEO and Founder of WICE, headlined a fireside chat on “Leadership for the Blue Planet”. Their discussion centered on how public-private collaboration and innovation can drive an ocean-positive future.
Dr. Carlos Duarte, Chief Scientist of the E1 Series and leader of the CORDAP Foundation, moderated a session on sustainable sport, exploring how clean-energy motorsport can drive global investment in ocean health.
Dr. James W. Fourqurean, Distinguished University Professor at FIU, provided local expertise as a panelist, offering a scientific strategy for the recovery and health of Biscayne Bay.
Solutions and Capital Converge
Dr. Emily Weeks, CEO of WICE
A major highlight was the showcase of innovative ventures during the “Deep Blue Capital” lightning talks session, which aims to bridge the gap in funding for ocean projects.
Among the featured companies, Clean Stream Fuels was recognized for its Waste-to-Fuel Technology. The Company CFO, Raphael Fink, presented the company’s solution that aims to tackle the widespread issue of water pollution by “transforming municipal and marine waste into renewable fuels,” bridging circular economy innovation with climate action and creating scalable solutions that reduce ocean contamination while producing sustainable energy.
Elie Mimoun with Philippe Cousteau CEO of Voyacy Regen
Post-Summit Buzz: Voyacy Regen and Investor Spotted
The Summit’s goal to attract investment appears to have been immediately successful. Following the event, Philippe Cousteau, CEO and Co-founder of Voyacy Regen, was reportedly spotted with Clean Stream Fuels’s Elie Mimoun who discussed how they can collaborate to bring projects to life faster.
Cousteau, whose firm focuses on “Building regenerative blue-economy projects that connect ocean restoration with scalable investment and measurable biodiversity outcomes” , was a panelist in the “Hope for Coral” session. The private meeting between the renowned conservationist and the investor has sparked intense speculation that a major new financial partnership is emerging, directly answering the summit’s call for capital to fund scalable blue economy solutions.
The convergence of policy, science, and groundbreaking technology like that of Clean Stream Fuels and the potential financial backing signaled by several foundations and Family offices underscore the event’s commitment to finding scalable, real-world solutions for marine and freshwater pollution.
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