Israeli National Center of Blue Economy

📅 SAVE THE DATE! Looking forward to hosting our Blue Economy Hackathon coming up on December 17, 2024. 🎉 This is your chance to dive into innovation, tech, and sustainability in the Blue Economy. 🌐 We’re pushing for tech solutions that protect our oceans, promote sustainable resource use, and fuel economic growth. 🌍💡 Stay tuned—early November, we’ll open applications and share more details on how YOU can be part of this impact-driven event! 🔜✨ 🌊 #BlueEconomy #TechForGood #OceanInnovation #Hackathon #SustainableGrowth #MarineConservation #SaveTheDate #Innovation #Tech  The Institute for Maritime Policy & Strategy (MPS) HiCenter Ventures Hila Ehrenreich Yonit Stern Omri Shamir

🎉🎉Congratulations Hila Ehrenreich, for making it to the TOOL Global 500: Female Founders of Ocean & New Energy for 2024! 🌊🔋 The Global 500 list features visionary female founders driving innovation across 100 countries—from startups to public companies—pushing the boundaries of ocean and energy sectors. These women lead the charge in creating sustainable, global solutions, even in the most challenging conditions. 🌍✨ This list is not just a testament to their success, but an invitation to young women everywhere: take the helm, break barriers, and drive impactful change. Read the full article by clicking here. 💪 #FemaleFounders #OceanInnovation #EnergyRevolution #Global500 #WomenInLeadership

🌊 Exciting news from our portfolio company, Newlight! They've been selected as a finalist for the renowned Ocean Exchange Award! 🌍 This recognition highlights the impact of their innovative hybrid hydrogen-diesel retrofit tech, helping to make shipping cleaner and more efficient. The Ocean Exchange is a global platform celebrating groundbreaking solutions for a sustainable Blue Economy. We’re looking forward to seeing Newlight present their tech at this year’s event in Fort Lauderdale (Oct 27-29). #BlueEconomy #OceanInnovation #TechForGood #Sustainability #ShippingTech #ClimateAction #OceanExchange Evyatar Haran Cohen Hillel

🌊 Looking for a detailed overview of our work and the latest Blue Economy news from our ecosystem? 🐟 📩 Sign up for our monthly newsletter and get it all in one email! The October news is coming out soon.💡🌍 Click here 👉: https://lnkd.in/d_TG586T #BlueEconomy #OceanInnovation #MarineTech #Sustainability #IsraelStartups #EcoTech #Newsletter #CleanTech

🚀 Startup Spotlight: Ocean Spectra 🌊 It’s time to introduce another startup taking part in our Blue Tech Launchpad II!  Ocean Spectra is transforming wave data analysis for marine infrastructure design. By using advanced rotational wave theory and numerical transfer functions, they offer a more accurate and dynamic way to interpret wave patterns. Their innovative method is a game-changer for instrument manufacturers, marine engineers and designers, marine laboratories, and environmental agencies looking to optimize coastal and marine projects. #BlueEconomy #BlueTech #BlueTechLaunchpad #MarineTech #WaveData Rotem Soffer Yaron Toledo Hila Ehrenreich

Our Blue Tech Summit on September 16th featured 40 outstanding speakers! 🎤🌊 For those who attended but couldn’t catch every session due to networking 😀, and for those who couldn’t join us, we’ve got great news—every presentation and panel session is now available on our YouTube channel! 📺✨🔗 You’re welcome to check it out! #BlueTech #TechInnovation #Sustainability #OceanTech #Networking #TechCommunity #YouTube #EventRecap #TechLeadership #Innovation The Institute for Maritime Policy & Strategy (MPS) HiCenter Ventures HiFund Hila Ehrenreich Omri Shamir Iris Tzur 🌊 Lior Hanuka Udi Graff; Dror Bin; Joshua Gold Dov Moran Izhar Shay Yona Yahav Sarai Kemp Roni Hochman Sussmann Chris Gorell Barnes Willem Visser Peter Thorlacius Bondrop Zvi Shechterman Galit Ofer Israel Lupa Anne BAER Charlotte Vogt Juergen R. Tiko Gadot Iddo Tsur Shaul Schneider Efrat 🌞 Lev Amir Horowitz Inbal (Biran) Kreiss David Balsar

🌊🇮🇱 Dive Deep into Israel's Booming Blue Economy! 🌊✨ A recent op-ed by Lior Hanuka & our Chief Executive Hila Ehrenreich in CTech by Calcalist shines a spotlight on Israel’s potential to become a global leader in the Blue Economy. 🌍💡 Here’s why: 🔹 Strong foundation in agritech, biotech, and desalination 🔹 Strategic location at the crossroads of Europe & Asia 🔹 Establishment of the National Center for Blue Economy (NCBE) in Haifa 🌊💼 🌍✨ Countries like 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇬🇧 UK, 🇦🇺 Australia, and 🇵🇹 Portugal are also embracing the Blue Economy. 🔜 What’s next? ➡️ Increased government support for blue tech projects ➡️ Encouragement for private investment & international collaboration 💼🤝 ➡️ Dedicated budgets for research & development in blue tech 🧪💡 By investing in sustainable practices, Israel can set the standard for a thriving Blue Economy! 🌿💙 Read the full article here and💬 let’s chat in the comments: What would you like to say about Israel’s Blue Tech future? 👇 #BlueTech #Innovation #Israel #Haifa #Sustainability #Ocean #Entrepreneurship 🌊 HiCenter Ventures HiFund

🔵💡 Blue Power Panel Highlights 🌊⚡️ Experts explored the potential of blue technology for sustainable energy and carbon reduction at our Blue Tech Summit IL.24 on September 16th. 🌍🔋 From offshore wind to wave energy, tidal power, and carbon capture, the discussion covered key innovations shaping our future. 💨🌊💧 💬 Challenges and opportunities for collaboration were highlighted by the following speakers: 👉 Peter Thorlacius Bondrop (Aperio.AI, ex- Ørsted), Moderator 👉 Dr. Charlotte Vogt (Technion - Israel Institute of Technology) 👉 Anne BAER (iKare Innovation) 👉 Yonadav Buber (Baromar) 👉 Amir Horowitz (ESIL - Environmental Sustainability Innovation Lab) 📺 Watch the Blue Power Panel discussion by clicking below 🔗👀 #BlueTechnology #RenewableEnergy #ClimateChange #MarineEnergy #Innovation #Sustainability 🌍💡

🌊✨ Blue Tech Summit IL.24 Highlights! ✨🌊 Last week's #BlueTechSummit featured 30 innovative startups, and journalist Sue Surkes from The Times of Israel spotted two that stood out: Level Hydrofoils and Pick a Pier! 🏄♂️⛵ 🚀 Level Hydrofoils has launched the world’s first self-stabilizing e-foil — perfect for those who want to ride the waves without all the balancing struggles. 🌊🤙 ⛴️ Pick a Pier is making marina life easier with its app that connects boaters and marina managers for seamless berth reservations. 📲🚤 Already in use at 40 European marinas, it’s a game-changer for efficiency and sustainability! 🌍♻️ Read the article here: https://bit.ly/47Fw5Vi #BlueEconomy #TechInnovation #LevelHydrofoils #PickaPier #OceanTech #Sustainability #Watersports #MarinaLife #Innovation #TimesOfIsrael Arthur Yanai Idan Cohen, asaf cohen 

🌊 Panel discussion on Blue Economy Investment! 🌍💼 Our Blue Tech Summit IL.24 saw many insightful panels and speakers. Let’s look back on this panel discussion on investment, bringing together industry experts to explore the future of #BlueEconomy investments. 🚢 🔹 Sarai Kemp shares insights from 20+ years in Agri-food and high-tech industries, offering advice to aquaculture startups on attracting investors. 🐟💡   🔹Joshua Gold from TMV talks about investing in maritime logistics, emphasizing technologies that enhance not just shipping, but the broader blue economy, from ferries to recreational boating. ⚓️🌐 🔹Dan Weintraub, CEO of Ratio Technologies, discusses how startups can collaborate with industry leaders, leveraging investments to commercialize groundbreaking oceanic tech. 🌊🚀 🔹 Galit Ofer (moderator), Partner and Head of Environment & Sustainability Practice, Shibolet & Co. The discussion touches on emerging trends in ports, shipping, and aquaculture, from ocean resources to innovative feeds. Have a look! 💡🔍 With many thanks to the excellent speakers! #SustainableInvestment #MaritimeTech #OceanInnovation #Aquaculture #TechForGood #BlueTech