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SUMMARY:Innovate Newport Industry Spotlight: BlueTech with Blue Venture Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join Innovate Newport\, the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce\, and the Blue Venture Forum for this special event.  For more information and to register\, click here.   \n\n\n\nThis event will include a pitch event for select blue technology companies.  If you are interested in delivering a pitch\, please send your name\, title\, company name\, website and a 2 paragraph description of your product or service to info@blueventureforum.org. \n\n\n\nApplicants must be: \n\n\n\n\nDeveloping a defense or dual-use technology with clear application(s) in the marine & oceanographic industry.\n\n\n\nBeyond the prototype stage.\n\n\n\nFocused on Actively raising an investment round.\n\n\n\n\nInvited investors include representatives from Angel and Venture Capital organizations.  Cash prizes will be awarded.  Please note that we will select 6 companies to pitch and companies that apply but are not selected may also be given the opportunity to exhibit during the event.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/innovate-newport-industry-spotlight-bluetech-with-blue-venture-forum/
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SUMMARY:Blue Innovation Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wyndham Newport Hotel\, 240 Aquidneck Avenue\, Middletown\, RI \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery year\, the Blue Innovation Symposium brings together over 400 participants for three days of education\, networking\, and matchmaking. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 FINAL AGENDA \n\n\n\nNew Bedford Ecosystem Tour\, organized by the New Bedford Ocean Cluster and OTC Matchmaking Meetings Register for the New Bedford Ecosystem Tour here. \n\n\n\nROOM BLOCK \n\n\n\nWe’re pleased to offer a special room block for Blue Innovation Symposium attendees at the Wyndham Newport. \n\n\n\nTo access the group rate\, you can: \n\n\n\n\nBook Online: Visit www.wyndhamnewportri.com and enter the group code 020926BLU to be directed to the exclusive Blue Innovation rate.\n\n\n\nCall Directly: Contact the hotel at 401-236-2020 and reference “Blue Innovation”\n\n\n\n\nRooms within the block are available through January 12th\, or until the block is filled. We encourage you to reserve early for the best availability. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to Newport!
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/blue-innovation-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:Wyndham Newport Hotel\, 240 Aquidneck\, Middletown\, Rhode Island\, 02842\, United States
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SUMMARY:Defense Investment Forum\, The Future of Defense Innovation
DESCRIPTION:The Future of Defense Innovation \n\n\n\nUndersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) and The Blue Venture Forum\, Inc. \n\n\n\nJoin DOD officials\, industry leaders\, startup founders\, and top-tier investors at the DefenseInvestment Summit 2025. This premier event will bring together the defense innovationecosystem to explore emerging technologies\, investment trends\, and opportunities that areshaping the future of global security. \n\n\n\nEVENT IS SOLD OUT. \n\n\n\nDIF Agenda-10-23-25 V3Download\n\n\n\nEVENT SPEAKERS \n\n\n\n\nDr. Kyle Woerner\, Chief Scientist\, Systems &Technology Research (STR)\n\n\n\nMatthew Kibble\, Founder and Managing Partner\,DYNE\n\n\n\nZach Beecher\,Partner\, Scout Ventures\n\n\n\nDr. Vic Ricci\, Chief Technology Officer\, Naval Undersea Warfare Center(NUWC) Headquarters\n\n\n\nMichael Connor\, Founder and President\, Thayer Mahan (Vice Admiral\, US Navy\, Commander of US Submarine Force\, Ret.)\n\n\n\nBen Van Buskirk\, VP\, AE Industrial and Member\, AE Ventures (Capt. US Navy\, Director of NavalX\, Ret.)\n\n\n\nDaryl Slocum\, President & CTO\, Poseidon’s Forge\n\n\n\nLee A. Silvestre\, Director\,NavalX North Atlantic Tech Hub\n\n\n\nMark Smithers\, CTO\, Founder\, Boston Engineering Corp.\n\n\n\nMichael Hauser\, VP & Managing Partner\, SAIC Ventures\n\n\n\nRylan Hamilton\, CEO & Co-Founder\, Blue Water Autonomy\n\n\n\nNelson Mills\, CEO & Founder\, VATN Systems\n\n\n\nNate Walton\, Principal\,Sachem Strategies\n\n\n\nMolly Magee\, CEO\, Undersea TechnologyInnovation Consortium (UTIC)\n\n\n\nDr. Tobias Stapleton\,Director\, Blue Venture Forum\n\n\n\nColin A. Corridan\, Government & Defense\, Bedrock Ocean Exploration\n\n\n\nMike Annunziata\,Founder and Managing Partner\, Also Capital\n\n\n\nEric Blatt\,Partner\,Scale LLP\n\n\n\nJon Chait\,Managing Partner\,IQT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Speakers: Gloria Berlanga\, Associate Vice President Business Development\, Defense Sector\, Rhode Island Commerce; Eric Blatt\, Partner\, Dual-Use and Defense Tech Practice Lead\, Scale LLP \n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS \n\n\n\nFOUNDING SPONSOR \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT SPONSORS
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/newport-defense-investment-forum/
LOCATION:Wyndham Newport Hotel\, 240 Aquidneck\, Middletown\, Rhode Island\, 02842\, United States
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SUMMARY:Defense Investment Forum Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Innovate Newport\, 513 Broadway\, Newport\, RI \n\n\n\nJoin us for this special networking event to kickoff the Defense Investment Forum (DIF)\, brought to you by the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) and the Blue Venture Forum\, Inc.  In addition to networking with key industry stakeholders\, investors\, and resource providers\, it will also be an opportunity to learn more about the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s soft-landing spot initiative. \n\n\n\n4:30-5:15PM Registration & Networking \n\n\n\n5:15-5:20PM Welcome Remarks \n\n\n\n5:20-5:30PM Welcome from the Chamber\, and overview of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s Soft-Landing Spot Initiative \n\n\n\n5:30-5:45PM Overview of Defense Tech Investing \n\n\n\n5:45-6:30PM Continued Networking \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, and brought to you by our sponsors\, but registration is required. \n\n\n\nThank you to the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and Innovate Newport for making this event possible.    \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you for an evening of connection\, insight\, and collaboration as we launch the Defense Investment Forum ’25.
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/defense-investment-forum-kickoff/
LOCATION:Innovate Newport\, 513 Broadway\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blue Innovation Summer Summit '25
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Blue Technology and Economic Growth \n\n\n\nTickets are available HERE. \n\n\n\nThe Blue Innovation Summer Summit ’25\, co-sponsored by the New Bedford OceanCluster (NBOC) and the Blue Venture Forum\, Inc.\, is set to take place at the UMassDartmouth School of Marine & Science Technology on Tuesday\, July 15\, 2025\, from1:00PM to 6:30PM. This event is designed to celebrate the advancements andinitiatives happening in the region’s blue economy. \n\n\n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to engage with experts\, learn about cutting-edgeinnovations\, and explore the key role that organizations like the New Bedford OceanCluster\, UMass Dartmouth\, and the Blue Venture Forum have in fostering a sustainableand prosperous blue economy in the region. \n\n\n\nTickets are available HERE.
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/blue-innovation-summer-summit-25/
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SUMMARY:BIS 2025 - Rhode Island “Ecosystem” Tour 
DESCRIPTION:Join the Blue Venture Forum and Commerce RI as we tour important “blue” sites including Quonset Point Corporate Park\, Bristol Blue Robotics Laboratory\, Unity Park (the future home of the Bristol Blue Robotics Laboratory)\, and Roger Williams University.   \n\n\n\nSponsor: Commerce RI \n\n\n\nTickets for this event are SOLD OUT. To be added to the waiting list\, please email info@blueventureforum.org.
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/bis-2025-rhode-island-ecosystem-tour/
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SUMMARY:Blue Innovation Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the Blue Innovation Symposium\, one of the premier Blue Economy events in the United States\, will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. Every year\, the Blue Innovation Symposium brings together over 400 participants for three days of education\, networking\, and matchmaking. \n\n\n\nHotel Room Reservations Available at the Wyndham Newport.  \n\n\n\nGuests can also call the hotel directly at 401-236-2020 and reference Blue Innovation or visit our website www.wyndhamnewportri.com and enter your group code 021025BLU. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 10 \n\n\n\n9:00AM-5:00PM             Rhode Island Ecosystem Tour \n\n\n\n9:00AM                           Pick Up participants at Wyndham \n\n\n\n9:00AM-10:00AM           Travel to Quonset Business Park (QBP) \n\n\n\n10:00AM-10:30AM         Receive informational briefing on QBP \n\n\n\n10:30AM–12:00PM         Bus tour of QBP \n\n\n\n12:00AM–1:00PM           Travel to Brick Pizzeria Unity Park\, 500 Wood Street\, Bristol \n\n\n\n1:00PM-1:45PM              Lunch at Brick Pizzeria\, \n\n\n\n1:45PM-2:15PM              Overview of Unity Park\, presentation at Brick Pizzeria \n\n\n\n2:15PM-3:45PM              Walking tour of Unity Park \n\n\n\n3:45PM-4:00PM              Travel to Roger Williams University (RWU) \n\n\n\n4:00PM-4:45PM              Tour of Marine Science Building \n\n\n\n4:45PM-5:00PM              Travel to RWU Law School \n\n\n\n5:00PM-5:50PM              Keynote Speaker\, Dr. Larry Feinberg\, RWU Adjunct and Founder\, KnipBio \n\n\n\n6:00PM Return to Wyndham (attendees are invited to stay for the entire event\, transportation to hotel will be provided) \n\n\n\nTour and transportation included in your BIS admission\, but Registration required: https://blueventureforum.org/event/bis-2025-rhode-island-ecosystem-tour/ \n\n\n\nSponsor: Commerce RI \n\n\n\nRoger Williams University – Opening event & tours \n\n\n\nAdmission is included\, but registration is required for those not joining the Commerce RI tour: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=da25311d-cac0-426e-b820-aab90c19c5f3&envId=p-RcSSmqAkAEKRDZtiuHuMng&zone=usa \n\n\n\n4:00PM-5:00PM              Roger Williams University Center for Economic and Environmental Development (CEED) Facilities Tour \n\n\n\n5:00PM-6:00PM              Keynote Speaker\, Dr. Larry Feinberg\, RWU Adjunct and Founder\, KnipBio \n\n\n\n6:00PM-8:00PM              Reception including RWU Marine Biology Research Showcase\, flash talks by RWU faculty\, RWU Research Poster Session\, Poster Presentation by Roger Williams University Students and Researchers \n\n\n\nOptional transportation\, from and to the Wyndham Newport Hotel\, Middletown\, is provided. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 11 \n\n\n\n10:00AM-10:15AM Opening Remarks \n\n\n\nTobias Stapleton\, Blue Venture Forum \n\n\n\n10:15AM-11:15AM The Future of Blue Biotech\, Panel Discussion  \n\n\n\nBlue biotechnology is developing solutions in various fields such as food production\, energy\, medicine\, aquaculture\, and the chemical industry. This panel of experts will discuss the current advancements\, challenges\, and potential in this emerging sector of the blue economy. \n\n\n\nModerator: Koty Sharp\, Director\, Center for Economic & Environmental Development\, Associate Professor\, Biology\, Marine Biology\, & Environmental Science\, Roger Williams University \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nChristine Bolzan\, Executive Director\, Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute\, Inc.\n\n\n\nMike Lomas\, Senior Research Scientist\, Bigelow Labs\n\n\n\nJonathan Henry\, Senior Aquarist Manager Research\, Marine Biological Laboratory\n\n\n\nDilan Jaunky\, Founder and CTO\, GC Lipid Tech\n\n\n\n\n11:15AM-12:00PM Blue Economy Investing Today\, Panel Discussion \n\n\n\nThere has been significant growth in the sector of blue economy investment.  This panel of expert investors will explore emerging trends\, opportunities\, and challenges in blue economy investing.   \n\n\n\nModerator: Adam de Sola Pool\, Investor \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nSteven Fox\, Partner\, Propeller\n\n\n\nJon Rotolo\, Co-Founder\, DTN Ventures\n\n\n\nBeth Orcutt\, Director of Research\, Bigelow Labs\n\n\n\nJon Chait\, IQT\n\n\n\nMartin Sabarsky\, CEO\, Cellana\, Inc.\n\n\n\n\n12:00PM-1:00PM Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00PM-1:45PM Flashtalks-Global BlueTech Innovators and Entrepreneurs \n\n\n\n\nLeVanta Tech Inc.\n\n\n\nArgoneta\n\n\n\nBlue Sonde Technologies\n\n\n\nDiversican Corporation\n\n\n\nCelerity Craft\n\n\n\nORPC\n\n\n\nBluemvmt\n\n\n\nAbyss Robotics\n\n\n\nGlas Ocean Electric\n\n\n\n\n1:45PM-2:45PM Undersea Tech Innovation Through Collaboration\, a Panel Discussion  \n\n\n\nThis panel will explore the various means of collaboration that can further undersea technology\, including: \n\n\n\nPrimes – collaborating with small companies \n\n\n\nSmall Business – building the network to succeed \n\n\n\nAcademia – partnering with industry to advance technology \n\n\n\nDepartment of the Navy Undersea Tech OTA – an enabling process for govt/industry/academia collaboration \n\n\n\nInternational – cross country government collaboration \n\n\n\nModerator: Molly Donohue Magee\, CEO\, Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nTom Carroll\, Program Manager\, Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC)\, Division Newport\, Undersea Tech OTA \n\n\n\nJason Dahl\, Department Chair\, Ocean Engineering\, University of Rhode Island (URI)\n\n\n\nTrevor Kelly-Bissonnette\, Director\, International Cooperation\, Naval Undersea Warfare Center \n\n\n\nBrian McKeon\, Chief Technology Officer\, MIKEL\, Inc.\n\n\n\nJoe Ricci\, Technical Director\, Undersea Systems\, Raytheon\n\n\n\n\n2:45PM-3:15PM Break \n\n\n\n3:15PM-4:00PM URI and the Future of the Blue Economy \n\n\n\nThe University of Rhode Island (URI) plays a significant role in supporting the blue economy\, leveraging its strengths in areas like marine science and engineering.  This panel will discuss how URI will support critical research\, drive innovation\, and develop the skilled workforce that will be needed to support a sustainable blue economy in the Ocean State and beyond. \n\n\n\nModerator: Tobias Stapleton\, Director\, Blue Venture Forum\, Inc. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nPaula Bontempi\, Dean\, Graduate School of Oceanography\, URI\n\n\n\nAnthony Marchese\, Dean\, College of Engineering\, URI\n\n\n\n\n4:00PM-4:35PM Special Presentation: Boston Blue Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) Flashtalk Presentations \n\n\n\n\nDevOcean\n\n\n\nOcean Riot\n\n\n\nVirtual Marine\n\n\n\nAquaband/Marecomms\n\n\n\nRockland Scientific\n\n\n\n\n4:35PM-5:00PM Annual Rising Tide Award Ceremony \n\n\n\nJoin us as we recognize these individuals and organizations for their continued support of\, and leadership within\, the blue economy. \n\n\n\n\nAwardee: Molly Donohue Magee\, UTIC\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Mark Smithers\, Boston Engineering \n\n\n\n\nAwardee: Bill Lynn\, Herreshoff Marine Museum\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Nate Walton\, Sachem Strategies\, and Vice Chair\, Board\, Blue Venture Forum\, Inc. \n\n\n\n\nAwardee: Erin Daily Donahue\, Consulate General of Canada in Boston\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Roger Race\, Dartmouth Ocean Technologies\, and member\, Board\, Blue Venture Forum\, Inc. \n\n\n\nSponsor: Boston Engineering Corp \n\n\n\n5:00PM-6:30PM Opening ReceptionWelcome: Xaykham (“Xay”) Khamsyvoravong\, City Council\, Newport\, Rhode Island \n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 12 \n\n\n\n8:00AM-8:30AM Registration and Continental Breakfast \n\n\n\n8:30AM-9:15AM Opening Remarks \n\n\n\nIntroduction: Toby Stapleton\, Blue Venture Forum\, Inc. \n\n\n\nBoard Welcome: Jeff Smith\, Chair\, Board\, Blue Venture Forum\, Inc. \n\n\n\nWelcome: Honorable Daniel J. McKee\, Governor of Rhode Island \n\n\n\nHonourable Bernadette Jordan\, Consul General of Canada in Boston \n\n\n\n9:15AM-10:00AM North Atlantic Ocean Alliance: US\, UK and Canada Collaborating to develop the future of bluetech \n\n\n\nThe North Atlantic Ocean Alliance reflects a partnership of global players that are committed to cooperating and collaborating to address opportunities\, issues\, and challenges relative to our shared ocean space that is utilized\, enjoyed\, governed\, and protected by its surrounding constituencies.  The alliance includes representation from maritime entities in U.S. East Coast\, Canada\, and the U.K.   \n\n\n\nModerator: Lee Silvestre\, Coordinator\, NavalX Tech Bridge \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Vittorio Ricci\, CTO\, US Naval Undersea Warfare Center Headquarters (US)\n\n\n\nDr. Kevin Forshaw\, Director of Marine Business Development\, University of Plymouth Marine Institute (UK)\n\n\n\nPhilip Bishop\, Head of Commercial Development\, National Oceanography Centre (UK)\n\n\n\nShelly Petten\, Executive Director\, Oceans Advance (CAN)\n\n\n\n\n10:00AM-10:45AM Naval Reindustrialization: Maintaining Maritime Supremacy in the 21st Century \n\n\n\nModerator: Nate Walton\, Founder and Principal\, Sachem Strategies \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nGeoff Manchester\, CTO VATN Systems\n\n\n\nJames Holmes\, Professor\, Naval War College\n\n\n\nMatthew Porat\, Managing Director\, Blackbird Capital Group\n\n\n\nRylan Hamilton\, CEO\, Blue Water Autonomy\n\n\n\n\n10:45AM-11:15AM Networking Break \n\n\n\n11:15AM-12:00PM Growing a Blue Tech Company: Resources\, Demonstrations\, and Experimentations \n\n\n\nModerator: Linda Larsen\, Operations Manager\, 401 Tech Bridge \n\n\n\nPanelists:  \n\n\n\n\nJulie Kallfelz\, Director\, Northeast Tech Bridge and Engagement Officer\, Naval Undersea Warfare Center\n\n\n\nErik Brine\, Advisor\, 401 Tech Bridge\n\n\n\nBen Garvey\, CEO\, Enginuity\n\n\n\nJoe Wheeler\, CEO\, Bluemvmt\n\n\n\n\nSponsor: 401 Tech Bridge \n\n\n\n12:00PM-1:00PM Economic Update Luncheon\, Growing our Ocean Economy: A Fireside Chat with Liz Tanner\, Secretary of Commerce\, State of Rhode Island \n\n\n\nBrought to you by the Blue Venture Forum and the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce for this annual Economic Update. \n\n\n\n1:00PM-2:00PM Artificial Intelligence in Action \n\n\n\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology for the blue economy\, enabling advancements across various industries\, from enhanced ocean monitoring to defense.  This panel of experts will explore how AI is being deployed in these sectors.  \n\n\n\nModerator: Brian Kononchik\, Director of Innovative Digital Technologies\, Boston Engineering Corp. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDavid Segala\, CEO\, IDM Solutions\, LLC\n\n\n\nNick Rotker\, Chief BlueTech Strategist\, Mitre Corp\n\n\n\nDavid Rose\, CEO\, LOOKOUT\n\n\n\nMark Roth\, Partner\, Spinnaker Venture Partners\n\n\n\n\n2:00PM-2:30PM Networking Break  \n\n\n\n2:30PM-3:00PM Flashtalks-Global Bluetech Innovators and Entrepreneurs \n\n\n\n\nD-2 Incorporated\n\n\n\nSeaChange Fuels\n\n\n\nLOOKOUT\n\n\n\nDartmouth Ocean Technologies\n\n\n\nUMass Dartmouth Offshore Wind Internship Program\n\n\n\neSKI\n\n\n\nOrpheus Ocean\n\n\n\n\n3:00PM-3:45PM From Vision to Victory\, developing successful proposals to bring innovations to life\, a fireside chat with Kyle Woerner\, Chief Scientist\, Systems & Technology Research (STR) \n\n\n\n3:45PM-4:30PM Marine Energy-Powering the Blue Economy \n\n\n\nAdvancing the marine energy industry will be critical to developing long-term power solutions to blue/maritime economies and coastal communities. This panel of experts will discuss the work that is being done to research\, support\, and commercialize marine energy systems. \n\n\n\nModerator: Martin Wosnik\, Director\, Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC) \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nStuart Davies\, CEO\, ORPC (Ocean Renewable Power Corp)\n\n\n\nTodd Amaral\, Adler Pollock & Sheehan\n\n\n\nDavid Duquette\, CEO\, Littoral Power Systems \n\n\n\nCanadian Representative\n\n\n\n\n4:30PM-5:15PM AI and the Changing Nature of Warfare \n\n\n\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) is significantly altering the nature of warfare.  It enables faster decision-making\, more precise targeting\, and increased automation (e.g. drones). This panel of experts will explore the potential for these systems on the modern battlefield.  \n\n\n\nModerator: Justin Manley\, Just Innovation  \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nNicholas Frazier\, AI Division Director\, US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Force Modernization Center\n\n\n\nChris Demchak\, Professor\, US Naval War College\n\n\n\nGary Huntress\, TFA Lead Engineer for AI/ML and Data Science\, NUWC Division Newport\n\n\n\n\n5:15PM-6:30PM Closing Reception \n\n\n\nThursday\, February 13 \n\n\n\n9:30AM-3:00PM Port of New Bedford Ecosystem Tour\, Hosted by the New Bedford Ocean Cluster \n\n\n\nThis event really has become a “can’t miss” of the BIS and\, this year\, it includes a tour of the Port of New Bedford\, New Bedford Research & Robotics\, and UMass Dartmouth’s School of Marine & Science Technology (SMAST) \n\n\n\nAdmission is complimentary but\, because of limited space\, registration is required: \n\n\n\nhttps://secure.nboc.org/np/clients/newbedfordoceancluster/event.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&event=90 \n\n\n\nSponsor: New Bedford Ocean Cluster \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Consent \n\n\n\nBy registering for this event\, I grant Blue Venture Forum permission to use photographs and/or video recordings of me taken during the event for promotional purposes. I understand that these images may be used in various media formats\, including social media\, websites\, and publications. I acknowledge that I will not receive any financial compensation for the use of these images. \n\n\n\nNewsletter Consent \n\n\n\nBy registering for this event\, I agree to receive newsletters and updates from Blue Venture Forum and its partners. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions provided in the newsletters. \n\n\n\nCancellation/Refund Policy \n\n\n\nCancellation/refund policy: 100% refund available before Monday\, February 3\, 2025. After February 6\, 2025\, no refunds are available.
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/blue-innovation-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:Wyndham Newport Hotel\, 240 Aquidneck\, Middletown\, Rhode Island\, 02842\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blue Economic Development Online ConferenceRhode Island Israel
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click HERE. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an exciting online conference on January 8\, 2025\, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm EST (6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Israel time)\, organized by the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC)\, Blue Venture Rhode Island and the Israeli National Center of Blue Economy. \n\n\n\nThe marine sector is rapidly gaining recognition for its significant contributions to the global economy\, with innovation and sustainable practices driving unprecedented growth. New funding within the Blue Economy further supports these trends. \n\n\n\nOur conference will feature speakers from both Rhode Island and Israel who will showcase current approaches that offer both economic and ecological benefits. Key sectors such as green ports\, defense\, marinas\, offshore wind turbines\, and fisheries will be discussed\, along with business opportunities for collaboration. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts in the field and explore the possibilities for business partnerships. Register now to secure your spot! \n\n\n\nTo register\, click HERE. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening remarks Avi Nevel\, Founder and CEO of RIIC \n\n\n\nModerator Toby Stapleton\, Chair of Blue Venture Forum \n\n\n\nGreetings on behalf of the state of Rhode Island \n\n\n\n Liz Tanner\, Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce \n\n\n\nGreetings on behalf of state of Israel\, \n\n\n\nBenny Sharoni\, Consul General of Israel to New England \n\n\n\nSpeakers and Panelists: Hila Ehrenreich (Israel) \n\n\n\nChief Executive of The Israeli National Center of Blue Economy and Innovation \n\n\n\nMelody Weeks (Rhode Island) \n\n\n\nExecutive Vice President of Rhode Island Commerce \n\n\n\nNir Gartzman (Israel) \n\n\n\nManaging Partner\, theDOCK \n\n\n\nMolly Donohue Magee CEO (Rhode Island) \n\n\n\nUndersea Technology Innovation Consortium
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/blue-economic-development-online-conferencerhode-island-israel/
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SUMMARY:BVIS Maine 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join the Blue Venture Forum and Gulf of Maine Ventures for the Blue Venture Investment Summit\, taking place on November 13th at the Ocean Gateway in Portland\, Maine. \n\n\n\nThis investor-focused program is expected to draw a diverse audience of local and regional investors\, founders\, corporations\, and NGOs with a keen interest in the blue economy. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to connect with leading blue tech investors\, founders\, and key ecosystem participants. \n\n\n\nThis year’s summit will focus on emerging opportunities and challenges in ocean data and artificial intelligence\, alongside discussions about broader market conditions. The program will feature: \n\n\n\n🔹 A high-level summary of recent investment activity in the sector🔹 Four substantive panels led by industry experts🔹 Flash talks from innovative startup companies \n\n\n\nAttendees will gain valuable insights into the major trends shaping blue economy investment\, with a spotlight on how Maine is fostering the growth of the blue economy in Northern New England and beyond. \n\n\n\n\nA special thank you to BVIS-Maine’s Premier Sponsors: Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and Maine Technology Institute \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Room Reservations Available at the Hampton Inn Portland Downtown – Waterfront. Enter group code 600 during checkout before 10/29 for the group rate of $129/night. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Consent \n\n\n\nBy registering for this event\, I grant Blue Venture Forum and Gulf of Maine Research Institute permission to use photographs and/or video recordings of me taken during the event for promotional purposes. I understand that these images may be used in various media formats\, including social media\, websites\, and publications. I acknowledge that I will not receive any financial compensation for the use of these images. \n\n\n\nNewsletter Consent \n\n\n\nBy registering for this event\, I agree to receive newsletters and updates from Blue Venture Forum and Gulf of Maine Research Institute and its partners. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions provided in the newsletters. \n\n\n\nCancellation/Refund Policy \n\n\n\nCancellation/refund policy: 100% refund available before Friday\, November 8th. On or after November 8th\, people who cancel will be eligible to receive a 50% refund.
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/bvis-portland-2024/
LOCATION:Portland\, ME\, 14 Ocean Gateway Pier\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blue Venture Investment Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:The oceans are pivotal to sectors such as climate change\, food security\, national defense\, and more. But\, until recently\, the only path to funding for startups that were seeking to address the major challenges in these areas\, was to bootstrap or look to the government for funding\, particularly through the SBIR program here in the US. Many of these startups were spun out of the research developed at key institutions like the US Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC)\, the University of Rhode Island (URI)\, and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Today\, institutional investors\, including Venture Capital and Angel firms\, along with philanthropic organizations and corporates\, are now making strategic investments in blue technology firms. This is fueling the development of next generation innovations to address the major challenges in ocean exploration\, aquaculture\, traditional fisheries\, defense\, undersea communications\, climate monitoring\, and more. During this program\, we will hear directly from investors about why they’re investing in blue technology firms\, discuss the companies and technologies they’re investing in\, learn what it takes to secure an investment from one of these investors\, and hear what they see as emerging opportunities in the sector. \n\n\n\nAdvanced Registration is required. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBVIS and BIS 2024 Agenda \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRemember to book your room at Wyndham Newport\, 240 Aquidneck Ave\, Middletown\, RI. \n\n\n\nOvernight accommodations are available at the conference venue\, Wyndham Newport\, at a discounted rate. Reserve a room at: www.wyndhamnewportri.com and enter the group code 022724BLU or call the hotel directly at 401-236-2020 and mention the Blue Innovation Symposium.
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/blue-venture-investment-summit-2/
LOCATION:Wyndham Newport Hotel\, 240 Aquidneck\, Middletown\, Rhode Island\, 02842\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blue Innovation Symposium 2024
DESCRIPTION:We will be holding the Blue Innovation Symposium from February 26-29\, 2024 at the Wyndham Newport Hotel in Middletown\, RI. \nBIS and BVIS 2024 Agenda \nRemember to book your room at Wyndham Newport\, 240 Aquidneck Ave\, Middletown\, RI. \nOvernight accommodations are available at the conference venue\, Wyndham Newport\, at a discounted rate. Reserve a room at: www.wyndhamnewportri.com and enter the group code 022724BLU or call the hotel directly at 401-236-2020 and mention the Blue Innovation Symposium.
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/blue-innovation-symposium-2024/
LOCATION:Wyndham Newport Hotel\, 240 Aquidneck\, Middletown\, Rhode Island\, 02842\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blue Venture Investment Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Blue Venture Forum and Gulf of Maine Ventures for the Blue Venture Investment Summit-Portland\, being held on November 9th at the Ocean Gateway\, Portland\, Maine.\nA special thank you to our Sponsors and Exhibitors!\nView Speaker\, Moderator and Panelist Bios HERE.\nAGENDA\n8:00AM-8:30AM Registration \n8:30AM-8:40AM Welcome and Introductions \nTobias Stapleton\, Director\, Blue Venture Forum \nBlaine Grimes\, Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) \n9:00AM-10:00AM  Blue Technology Investing Today \nModerator: Hope Hopkins\, Mitre \nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nJustin Manley\, OceanKind \n\n\nJake Reznick\, S2G Ventures \n\n\nTim Agnew\, Bold Ocean Ventures \n\n\n\n\n10:00AM-10:30AM Networking Break \n10:30AM-11:30AM  Raising an Investment Round in Today’s Environment       \nModerator: Luke Holden\, Luke’s Lobster \nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nSara Rademaker\, American Unagi \n\n\nMitch Lench\, Ocean’s Balance \n\n\nChip Terry\, Blue Trace \n\n\nErik Heim\, Kathahdin Salmon              \n\n\n\n\n11:30AM-12:15PM  Flashtalks: Global Innovators and Entrepreneurs  \n\n\n\nLittoral Power Systems\nSalmonics\nLeVanta Tech\nPhytosmart\nOcean Farmr\nShred Electric\nOneka Technologies\nSalient Predictions\n\n\n\n12:15PM-1:00PM  Lunch \n1:00PM-2:00PM Maine\, A Case Study in Supporting and Growing a Blue Economy Ecosystem \nModerator:  Blaine Grimes\, Gulf of Maine Ventures \nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nNina Scheepers\, Maine Venture Fund \n\n\nChandler Jones\, CEI Ventures \n\n\nPatrick Arnold\, New England Ocean Cluster \n\n\nJeff Frank\, Island Institute \n\n\n\n\n2:00PM-3:00PM  Flashtalks: Global Innovators and Entrepreneurs \n\n\n\nJaia Robotics\nAxine Water Technologies\nFinsulate\nAcel Power\nAshored\nAloft\nGlas Ocean Electric\nSeachange Group\, LLC\n\n\n\n3:00PM-3:30PM Networking Break \n3:30PM-4:15PM Seaweed Panel \nModerator: Damian Brady\, UMaine \nPanelists:  \n\n\n\n\nBri Warner\, Atlantic Sea Farms \n\n\nColin Hepburn\, Everything Seaweed \n\n\nStruan Coleman\, WWF \n\n\n\n\n4:15PM-5:00PM The Future of Investing in the Blue Economy \nModerator: Toby Stapleton\, Blue Venture Forum \nPanelists:  \n\n\n\n\nJulie Niedzwiecki\, Great Mountain Partners (GMP) \n\n\nDaniel Sortica\, Propeller \n\n\nTed Janulis\, Investible Oceans \n\n\nBrady Bohrmann\, Bold Ocean Ventures \n\n\n\n\n5:00PM-6:30PM Closing Reception
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/blue-venture-investment-summit/
LOCATION:Portland\, ME\, 14 Ocean Gateway Pier\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Future of Blue Technology\, held in partnership with Mystic Seaport Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join Mystic Seaport Museum and Blue Venture Forum on September 28th for a special program\, The Future of Blue Technology. This new collaboration will highlight experts in the rapidly growing arena of blue technology\, offering insights into sustainable economic growth opportunities in our region. \nThe program includes a panel discussion\, flash-talks\, on-the-water demonstrations on the Mystic River\, and a networking reception. Leadership from New England based incubators\, investors\, and founders will discuss the future of blue technology and blue economy\, including SAAB\, GreenWave\, Thayer Mahan\, SeaTrac\, JAIA\, and others. \nThere are many reasons to believe the ocean is the next economic frontier. Innovation and investment are two sides of the coin that is galvanizing economic activity in the ocean. To help meet the growing global demand for more energy\, greater efficiency\, resilient supply chains\, and other expanded commercial opportunities\, the future of the blue economy is crucial. \nThe need to better understand our oceans\, so that we can more effectively manage\, protect\, and use ocean resources is driving a new wave of BlueTech startups.  These startups are developing innovative new products\, methodologies\, and systems for commercial\, governmental\, and defense customers. Join us for a fascinating evening! \nDraft Agenda \n4:30-4:45PM  Opening Remarks – in the Gallery \, currently on exhibit: Oceanus: Alexis Rockman – Mystic Seaport Museum \n\nTobias Stapleton\, Director\, Blue Venture Forum\n\n\nChristina Brophy\, Senior Director of Museum Galleries and Senior Vice President of Curatorial Affairs\, Mystic Seaport Museum\n\n4:45PM-5:30PM Panel Discussion\, The Future of Blue Technology \nModerator: Ted Janulis\, Founder & Principal\, Investible Oceans \nPanelists: \n\nLeslie-Ann McGee\, Director\, Special Projects\, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) \nKendall Barbery\, Director of Partnerships and Program Development\, Greenwave\nFletcher Blackmon\, Director of Strategic Positioning\, Autonomous & Undersea Systems\, SAAB\, Inc.\nJanna Chernetz\, Senior Director\, Global Government Affairs\, Amogy\n\n5:30PM-6:15PM The Next Generation of Blue Technologies\, a discussion & Demonstration \nFacilitator: Tobias Stapleton\, Director\, Blue Venture Forum \nSpeakers: \n\nDr. Kevin Lopes\, Director of Business Outreach and Strategy\, ThayerMahan\nAllesandra Bianchi\, Communications Director\, Seatrac\nDeedee Chatham\, Business Development\, Jaia Robotics\nKelly Echols\, Founder\, LeVanta Tech\n\n6:15PM -7:00PM  Reception & Networking
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/blue-venture-forum-at-the-mystic-seaport-museum/
LOCATION:Thompson Building\, North Entrance\, Mystic Seaport Museum\, 103 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, Connecticut\, 06355\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blue Venture IN-WATER Equipment Demonstration Day ​
DESCRIPTION:Download 2023 Demo Day Agenda \nLet’s Splash our Gear – ALL Demos will be done IN WATER! \nThis event is to show how Blue Tech works in the deep blue. If it’s not water proof\, it’s not blue….enough  \nOrganized by the Blue Venture Forum and Herreshoff Marine Museum with Roger Williams University at the Roger Williams Richard L. Bready Mount Hope Bay Sailing and Education Center in Bristol\, RI. \n9AM – 4:30PM  Rain or Shine.  \nFirst come first served. Demos will be limited to 6 companies. \nInvestors are invited to attend free of charge. \nThe purpose of the demo day is to provide Blue Tech Start ups and seasoned Blue Tech equipment developers with a venue to show how their equipment operates. 6 blue tech start ups will demonstrate their equipment in the water off the docks\, the beach or off a small boat at the RWU sailing center. Anyone from potential customers\, investors\, educators\, or other interested parties will be able to see these technologies work in real time in the marine environment. \nThere will be dock space available for up to 6 equipment demonstrations. There will be room for company personnel to handle equipment on the lower floats and for observers to watch from the upper dock and or from the observation deck of the Sailing Center. There will also be room for other companies to set up booths/tables with equipment and literature inside the Sailing Center in the ground level work Bay area. The upper level conference room will be available for companies to give an overview of what is being demonstrated in the water and for live demonstrations that may need to be transmitted to a large screen from the dock.  \nDemo Day Participants Include: JAIA\, Robotics (In-Water Demo)\, Applied Research Associates – Ohmsett Facility (Exhibitor)\, Aurelia Upper Ocean Profiler UMass Dartmouth (In-Water Demo)\, SAAB\, Inc. (Exhibitor)\, STEC Technologies (In-Water Demo)\, Fathom Fishing (Exhibitor) and Current Labs (Exhibitor) \nInvestors Scheduled to Attend: DTN Ventures\, Nor’Easter Ventures\, Sachem Strategies\, Slater Technology Fund\, RightHill Ventures\, Tidepoole\, Launchpad Ventures\, Propeller VC and Blue Angel Investors \nFlash Talk Participants: Deep Blue Composites\, Blue IQ\, Sonalysts\, Levantatech\, Fathom Fishing\, nU-Boats\, Applied Research Associates-Ohmsett Facility\, Coastal Protection Solutions\, Inc.\, VATN Systems and Littoral Power Systems \nDownload 2023 Demo Day Agenda
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/blue-tech-demo-day/
LOCATION:Richard L. Bready Mount Hope Bay Sailing and Education Center\, Bristol\, RI
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SUMMARY:The Blue Innovation Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Innovation Symposium is the premier event in New England for connecting the marine technology industry for education\, networking and facilitating partnering opportunities. The conference brings together a broad spectrum of representatives of the marine technology industry from the US and beyond.  Each year\, the program has welcomed more than 270 attendees and nearly 40 sponsors for the three-day event\, which included keynote addresses\, panel discussions and a unique series of five-minute flash talks.   \nIn addition\, on the morning of January 24\, 2023\, the Blue Venture Forum will roll out the FIRST EVER Blue Venture Investment Summit in New England. Representatives of key financial institutions\, funds and angels will gather at Roger Williams University in Bristol\, RI to address best practices for supporting and growing the vibrant Blue Tech economy. \n\n\n\n\n\nWant to book a room at the event hotel? Visit: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ \n\nFor customized sponsorship packages\, contact Maggie Merrill\, maggie@blueventureforum.org\n\n \nDownload the 2023 Conference Packet: 2023 Conference Packet\n \nShare your BIS ’23 experience with us. Use the hashtag #BIS2023 before\, during and after the event to share your photos and takeaways.
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/blueinnovationsymposium/
LOCATION:Wyndham Newport Hotel\, 240 Aquidneck\, Middletown\, Rhode Island\, 02842\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230124T120000
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SUMMARY:Blue Venture Investment Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Blue Venture Forum as we launch the first annual Blue Venture Investment Summit from 8:00AM-12:00PM\, on January 24th\, 2023 at Roger Williams University. The oceans are pivotal to sectors such as climate change\, food security\, national defense\, and more. But\, until recently\, the only path to funding for startups that were seeking to address the major challenges in these areas\, was to bootstrap or look to the government for funding\, particularly through the SBIR program here in the US. Many of these startups were spun out of the research developed at key institutions like the US Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC)\, the University of Rhode Island (URI)\, and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Today\, institutional investors\, including Venture Capital and Angel firms\, along with philanthropic organizations and corporates\, are now making strategic investments in blue technology firms. This is fueling the development of next generation innovations to address the major challenges in ocean exploration\, aquaculture\, traditional fisheries\, defense\, undersea communications\, climate monitoring\, and more. During this program\, we will hear directly from investors about why they’re investing in blue technology firms\, discuss the companies and technologies they’re investing in\, learn what it takes to secure an investment from one of these investors\, and hear what they see as emerging opportunities in the sector. \nAdvanced Registration is required.
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/blue-investment-summit/
LOCATION:Reoger Williams University\, 1 Old Ferry Rd\, Bristol\, RI\, 02809\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221114T193000
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SUMMARY:Piranha Pond Blue
DESCRIPTION:What is the Piranha Pond?  It is a “pitch party” where a select group of entrepreneurs has up to 5 minutes to convince a panel of investors to meet with them to further discuss their ventures. Using a format similar to the popular television show Shark Tank\, our investors provide feedback to the entrepreneurs about their presentations and companies\, and information to all about why they decide to be “In” or “Out.” If they are “In” they will meet with the Entrepreneur at a later time to discuss their company. If they are “Out” there is no interest at this time. Again\, the investor lets us know why s/he will not move forward with the presenter.  \n\n\n\nFor this event\, we seek companies beyond the idea stage who are developing a “blue” technology product or service. The ideal company will have raised funds from friends\, family\, and/or grants such as SBIR’s. If the company’s product is a software or SAAS product\, it should be in beta testing or later.   \n\n\n\nA selection committee will choose the top 8 applicants to present. The successful applicants will be deemed to have companies most likely to interest the investment panel. \n\n\n\nThis Piranha Pond is being co-organized by the Blue Venture Forum\, Innovate Newport\, SoCoEco\, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth\, and the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce.   \n\n\n\nPiranha Pond Pitches are streaming in from the blue tech start up community. Keep ‘em coming. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 31. To apply to pitch your product visit: https://www.rocketjudge.com/register/XqvlYJ2X \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/piranha-pond-blue/
LOCATION:Innovate Newport\, 513 Broadway\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221005T235959
DTSTAMP:20220915T164946Z
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SUMMARY:World Ocean Tech and Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:There are many reasons to believe the ocean is the next economic frontier. Innovation and investment are two sides of the coin that is galvanising economic activity in the ocean. To help meet the growing global demand for more energy\, greater efficiency\, resilient supply chains\, and other expanded commercial opportunities\, the future of the blue economy is crucial. Along with the risks come new opportunities to reimagine what modernisation and growth looks like for our oceans. \n\n\n\nEconomist Impact’s World Ocean Tech and Innovation Summit\, hosted by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster in collaboration with the Province of Nova Scotia and the Halifax Partnership\, will convene innovators\, business leaders\, thought leaders and investors to learn about and engage with the latest “blue economy” innovators and technologies\, and identify solutions that will form the roadmap to a sustainable\, thriving ocean economy. \n\n\n\nTaking place in Halifax\, Canada\, the two-day programme will showcase local innovations that have the potential to be scaled globally\, and welcome international business leaders\, investors and scientists to share learnings and unleash new opportunities for cross-border partnership and investment.
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/world-ocean-tech-and-innovation-summit/
LOCATION:Halifax\, Canada\, Halifax\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Blue Tech Investment\, a Roundtable Discussion
DESCRIPTION:  \nTopic: Blue Tech Investment\, a Roundtable Discussion \nWhen: October 3\, from 10-11:00AM\, coffee to follow \nWhere: Innovate Newport\, 513 Broadway\, Newport\, RI. \nJoin the Blue Venture Forum at 10:00AM on October 3\, at Innovate Newport\, for a panel discussion on the state of investment in blue technology. \nSouthern New England has long been the epicenter for marine technology startups. Many of these startups have spun out of the research being developed at key institutions like the US Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC)\, the University of Rhode Island (URI)\, and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Until recently\, the only path to funding for most of these startups was bootstrapping or government funding\, particularly through the SBIR program. However\, today\, institutional investors\, including Venture Capital and Angels\, along with corporates are now making strategic investments which are fueling the development of innovations to address the major challenges in ocean exploration\, aquaculture\, traditional fisheries\, defense\, undersea communications\, climate monitoring\, and more. \nDuring this discussion\, we will hear directly from investors about why they’re investing in blue technology firms\, discuss the companies and technologies they’re investing in\, learn what it takes to secure an investment from one of these investors\, and hear what they see as emerging opportunities in the sector. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is being held in partnership with Innovate Newport as part of RI Startup Week. \nPanelists: \n– Thorne Sparkman\, Managing Director\, Slater Technology Fund\, Inc.\, https://slaterfund.com/– Neil Hamel\, Head of US Ventures and Open Innovation\, Orsted\, https://openinnovation.orsted.com/– David Ford\, Investor\, Blue Angels\, https://www.sea-ahead.com/blue-angels– Adam de Sola Pool\, Investor\, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampool– Jeffrey Smith\, Vice President and General Manager\, Unmanned Undersea Systems\, SAAB\, Inc.\, https://www.saab.com/products/security/underwater-systems \nPanel Moderator: Toby Stapleton\, Director\, Blue Venture Forum
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/blue-tech-investment-a-roundtable-discussion/
LOCATION:Innovate Newport\, 513 Broadway\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
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SUMMARY:Discover Global Markets: The Blue Economy
DESCRIPTION:Discover Global Markets business development forum is the U.S. Department of Commerce’s flagship event series for U.S. exporters. The forum features a dynamic mix of plenary sessions\, topical round-tables\, prescheduled one-on-one meetings with U.S. commercial diplomats\, buyers and ministry officials from key markets around the globe\, and plenty of networking!
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/discover-global-markets-the-blue-economy/
LOCATION:Providence\, RI\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, United States
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SUMMARY:Growing a Blue Technology Startup
DESCRIPTION:Program: Growing a Blue Technology Startup \nWhen: September 15\, 2022\, 3:00PM-4:30PM\, networking reception to follow \nWhere: Innovate Newport\, 513 Broadway\, Newport\, RI. \nJoin us at 3:00PM on September 15th\, at Innovate Newport\, for the Blue Venture Forum’s “Growing a Blue Technology Startup” panel discussion. \nThe need to better understand our oceans\, so that we can more effectively manage\, protect\, and use ocean resources is driving a new wave of bluetech startups. These startups are developing innovative new products\, methodologies\, and systems for commercial\, governmental\, and defense customers.  \nDuring this panel discussion\, co-founders and representatives of promising blue technology startups will discuss their experience raising an investment and working with investors\, bringing a product to market\, identifying customers\, working with strategic partners\, and more. The startups featured on this panel have collectively raised over $8 million in investment to bring their innovative solutions to market. \nPanelists– Ian Estaphan Owen\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Jaia Robotics\, Inc. https://www.jaia.tech/– Ray Schmitt\, Co-Founder & President\, Salient Predictions\, https://www.salientpredictions.com/– Rusty Warren\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Armada Marine Robotics\, https://armadamarinerobotics.com/– Alessandra Bianchi\, Communications Director\, SeaTrac\, https://seatrac.com/ \nPanel Moderator: Toby Stapleton\, Director\, Blue Venture Forum
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/growing-a-blue-technology-startup/
LOCATION:Innovate Newport\, 513 Broadway\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
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