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Blue Ventures

Maritime Blue Ventures supports maritime and ocean-focused startups through unique, purpose-driven accelerator and incubator programs, all within Maritime Blue’s leading Pacific Northwest innovation cluster.

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Innovation starts here

Maritime Blue Ventures is not your typical accelerator or incubator. As a not-for-profit initiative within Maritime Blue, the Pacific Northwest’s leading maritime innovation cluster, we uniquely bridge startups with direct industry, government, and community networks to fuel meaningful growth. Our programs go beyond standard resources, connecting founders with tailored support from top-tier mentors, decision-makers, and strategic partners committed to advancing maritime technology and sustainability.

Our areas of focus

Sustainable Fishing & Seafood

Healthy Ocean Ecosystems

Digital Transformation

Maritime decarbonization

Renewable ocean energy

How we do it: In all our efforts we apply a lens of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion while facilitating our members, partners, and stakeholders towards our transformative vision.

Our Programs

Maritime Blue Innovation Accelerator

Our Accelerator offers high-impact, venture-scale support with up to $100K in investment, intensive mentorship, and industry connections. Designed for companies ready to accelerate growth and market expansion.

Timeline: 4 months + 1 year membership

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One Ocean Accelerator

A custom built program or later-stage, international startups seeking US market entry. Focused on customer relationships, US fundraising, and local expansion. Ideal for startups with commercialized product.

Cost: $20,000 USD per company

Timeline: 3 months + 1 year membership

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Incubators

Our regionally-based incubators support early-stage founders validating their technology and preparing for market entry. Ideal for startups focused on tech and market validation.

Timeline: 12 months

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Seattle Incubator
Tacoma Incubator
Maritime Blue is a proud member of the 1000 Ocean Startups Coalition to leverage the global ecosystem of support accelerating innovation for ocean-based climate solutions as outlined by the United Nations Ocean Decade Agenda. We utilize the Ocean Impact Navigator as a shared system of metrics for investors and support startups’ theory of change. We ask startups to identify which areas of the OIN they intend to measure their impact and then work with them to build that into your growth plans.
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Our Corporate Innovation Program

Take advantage of our network and resources to power blue economy innovation within your company, or develop new innovative teams or initiatives. Maritime Blue’s corporate innovation program in partnership with Plug and Play Tech Center has benefits including partnership, deep engagement, global sourcing, and first access.

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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.

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See a list of all the companies that have completed Maritime Blue entrepreneurship programs since 2020.

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Referral Program

Know a founder who would be a great fit for our programs?

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Not ready to apply to our programs yet? Not sure which program is right for you? Let us know you’re interested, and we can help you navigate the process.

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