VentureWell, a global nonprofit dedicated to fostering innovation for lasting social impact, convened fifteen bluetech startups from across the country and other ocean innovation leaders in Rhode Island to kick off the
VentureWell, a global nonprofit dedicated to fostering innovation for lasting social impact, convened fifteen bluetech startups from across the country and other ocean innovation leaders in Rhode Island to kick off the first stage of the VentureWell Ocean Enterprise Accelerator.
Supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), VentureWell is championing these innovators as they develop and commercialize technologies that will bolster economic development and resiliency on America’s coasts. Together, VentureWell and NOAA are working to achieve the overarching goal of the Ocean Enterprise Accelerator program—to support the adoption of new ocean data technologies and services for economic and societal benefit to the United States and its growing blue economy.
The three-day gathering, held at Cambridge Innovation Center Providence and theUniversity of Rhode Island (URI) Bay Campus, marked the official launch of the program’s first phase. During the event, participants learned about customer discovery, technology development pathways, market applications, and funding opportunities needed to launch and scale their businesses.
The convening highlighted Rhode Island's robust industry ecosystem and support network for bluetech startups. Participants engaged in intensive conversational and reflective work on their businesses, connected with expert mentors and instructors, and toured leading facilities that showcased the region as a
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