INTRODUCING COHORT III

Charting the Course

In the Incubator's third year, we welcomed six new teams of innovators. They are leading the way with big business ideas that will create a lasting impact on our oceans.

Throughout the program, BlueSwell provided the tools they needed to embark on their path toward commercialization. Lighting the way between innovators, ocean experts, industries, and the venture community, we set out to provide the support these founders needed as they set their sights on scale

09/13/22

Program Starts

6

Startups

02/10/23

Demo Day Stream

Aloft Systems

Aloft is making zero-emission propulsion accessible to all vessels through self-contained wind propulsion units and software to operate them autonomously.

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Current Lab

Current Lab makes maritime operations safer and more efficient by providing the world's most accurate forecasts of ocean conditions.

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Fathom

Fathom verifies ocean-based carbon credits with remote sensing and machine learning to help companies meet their net-zero climate commitments.

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Radmantis

Radmantis is developing AI-enhanced fish management to protect natural resources, address problems in smart fisheries, and implement precision aquaculture for improved seafood production.

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Ocean Data Network

Ocean Data Network is fishing for oceanographic data where no one else can get it, and where everyone needs it.

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Berkeley Marine Robotics

Berkeley Marine Robotics is developing automated systems to assess biofouling on ship hulls and subsea structures. By leveraging R&D in autonomous robotic swarms and underwater wireless communication, their fast frequent inspection data stream would help lower fuel/CO2 emissions in the maritime industry and protect port marine biodiversity from invasive species.

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2022-2023

How do we lead in new territory?

This group of founders is leading the way towards positive impact with new solutions and new ways of thinking. They apply visionary thinking and startup tools to forge ahead along uncharted waters, shifting the way we do business and care for our oceans at the same time. Cohort III's entrepreneurial innovation will create a legacy for others to follow, enabling and unlocking access to a better future for our blue planet.

“One of the really exciting things about the BlueSwell program is that the process itself is fun—it's dynamic, and inspires energy, enthusiasm, solutions, and creativity.”

– John Mandelman, New England Aquarium

“Through this program, we work with the startups on how to approach customers, on making connections into industry partners, and building support structures. We make introductions to investors. And so, by the end of the program, our goal is that everyone within the cohort should be prepared for how they would like to raise funding and have the resources they need to get started.”

– Alissa Peterson, SeaAhead

 
 
 
 
 

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