INTRODUCING COHORT V
Blueprints for a Better Ocean
By leveraging cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, this year's cohort members are drawing the plans for a future where our blue planet thrives. With access to vital resources through the BlueSwell Program, each startup presents a blueprint for achieving cleaner waters, healthier ecosystems, smarter decision-making, and more resilient coastlines.
10/01/24
Program Starts
08
Startups
03/06/25
Demo Day
3 out of 8
Cohort Members Have a Woman CEO
5 out of 8
Cohort Members Have a Diverse Founder
WATABOT
Watabot is revolutionizing water quality management by integrating cutting-edge robotics and AI to provide real-time, accurate monitoring and early warning systems for harmful algal blooms and other water contaminants. This technology enhances the safety of water resources and contributes significantly to environmental conservation, public health protection, and the sustainable management of clean water.
Crewless Marine
Crewless Marine provides low-cost, low-power, and scalable passive acoustic sensors for uncrewed maritime applications. These sensors enable ubiquitous acoustic monitoring of the ocean soundscape for environmental and security purposes.
Coastal Measures
Coastal Measures offers an AI-powered data hub that enables customers to unify data streams and gain unprecedented insight into environmental behavior through an intuitive user interface.
“Through BlueSwell, we support startups as they approach customers and make connections for them to industry partners, stakeholders and investors. By the end of the program, our goal is that every team clearly understands their value proposition and is prepared to gather the resources they need to scale.”
– Alissa Peterson, SeaAhead
Dottir Labs
Dottir Labs is building advanced, real-time sensing systems for monitoring inland aquaculture and other aquatic environments. This enables decision-makers to safeguard ocean and water ecosystems while sustainably meeting global food demands.
Eddy Analytics
Eddy Analytics' custom-built Digital Twins combine hydrodynamic simulations with biological data to enable new levels of clarity for blue economy decision-makers. This helps optimize reef restoration success, create early warning systems for natural disasters, trace land-based sources of pollution, site aquaculture operations, and test out proposed infrastructure developments that optimize outcomes and minimize environmental impacts. With EAI, you can now design, plan, and strategize for a future in which humans and marine ecosystems thrive together.
Kai Pono Solutions
Kai Pono Solutions is replacing conventional stormwater drainage with a high-performing filtration system that can be placed in the curb and gutter line. This provides a proactive approach to mitigating stormwater pollution by removing trash, harmful chemicals, and other pollutants from urban runoff.
2024-2025
How are we creating a blueprint for a better ocean?
This year's founders are pursuing innovative approaches that have the capacity for transformative social, economic, and environmental impact. Through BlueSwell's resources, they are building and launching high-impact, scalable companies that can create a better future for all.
"Innovation and startups are essential to ocean health, as they bring fresh perspectives and groundbreaking solutions to the forefront of conservation. By daring to imagine and invest in new technologies and approaches, we can turn the tide in the fight to protect our ocean and ensure a vibrant future for generations to come."
– Emiley Lockhart, New England Aquarium
