Maritime Blue Innovation Accelerator
Supporting Entrepreneurship and Investment for a Growing Blue Economy
The Maritime Blue Innovation Accelerator is an immersive, four-month, mentor-based program focused on helping maritime industry startups learn how to scale and grow. Startups receive access to Washington Maritime Blue’s global network of industry and ocean leaders, mentors, and advisors. This is a powerful opportunity for impact-driven startups to secure funding and define a clear path to success in a sector where capital is often scarce.
Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.
Tailored for venture-scale companies, this program supports startups with a dedicated team and either pre-market or post-market readiness. The Accelerator provides $100K equity investment by a SAFE and focuses on scaling solutions through intensive support, mentorship, and industry access. Participants are expected to drive growth at venture scale and accelerate market traction with the resources and network provided.
Welcome the Fifth Wave of the Innovation Accelerator
30+ startups
graduated since 2018
$450M raised
in total funding
500+ jobs
created
…and immeasurable impact to the Blue Economy.
Interested in investing?
From digital solutions to large infrastructure – innovation in the Blue Economy will need a diverse and varied financing approach; from public funding to equity stakes. We seek investments from Angel groups, Venture Capital, Impact, and Corporate investors. There is a need and opportunity for philanthropy, debt financing, and coordination of public dollars to fill gaps and buy-down risk.
Become a Maritime Blue Mentor
Join our community of industry leaders, serial entrepreneurs, and climate tech investors as a volunteer mentor. Our programs rely on mentor-driven guidance to shape the next wave of ocean innovation. As a mentor, you’ll gain access to cutting-edge ocean tech and have the opportunity to help shape its future impact.
See a list of our portfolio companies.