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We had a fantastic time at RIHub's Newport Investor Summit last Friday! Pictured below are snapshots of the Bluetech Pitch Track that took place after the morning address by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. Our friend and partner from 401 Tech Bridge, Erik Brine, moderated the event, and our very own Alissa Peterson framed the discussion before 12 bluetech startups took the stage. Thank you to Annette Tonti and Pat Sabatino for putting on such a wonderful show. We saw firsthand the hard work you've put in for months (and likely even longer). Our teammates Hailey Bathurst and Andrew Thomas helped Pat pitch review a number of the 12 startups that pitched, and Pat was there personally to assist at every single pitch - from bluetech, to healthtech, to dual-use. His dedication is unquestionable. Please join us in thanking him for getting everyone in tip-top form! #newportinvestorsummit #newportinvestorsummit2024

It was a pleasure to participate on a panel for Startup NOLA Nieux Society last night! Thank you The Idea Village for organizing this opportunity to discuss the innovation strategy for Louisiana and speak to the huge opportunity for bluetech innovation.

Thanks to all who joined us yesterday for this panel event. We continue to reframe the topic of Coastal Resilience from existential threat to opportunity. Your direct involvement as a policymaker, investor, and innovator in solving the issues impacting our coastal communities can reduce risk and future-proof our society. Disappearing shorelines, rapid erosion, and violent, frequent storms are realities already knocking at our door. What can we build to face these mounting issues?

Just a few spots left for TODAY'S Coastal Resilience Panel – RSVP ASAP to secure your free ticket before we reach capacity! Register here: https://lnkd.in/evbh9-s6

TOMORROW - Join SeaAhead and the New England Aquarium for a panel and reception focused on coastal resilience and the potential for innovation to support robust coastal ecosystems, industries, communities, and investment returns. A panel of leading industry, government and scientific experts will share their experience and insights. Please register here: https://lnkd.in/evbh9-s6. Once your registration is approved, additional event details will be shared with you.

We are so excited to share that the U.S. Small Business Administration announced SeaAhead as a Stage Two winner for the 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC). We have received funding to support the BlueSwell program and our work with partners in creating a more inclusive, accessible, and robust regional blue innovation ecosystem. Thank you to the New England Aquarium, University of Rhode Island Research Foundation, Rhode Island Commerce, UMass Boston, TRIBE ACADEMY, CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center), and Venture Café Providence for your support and partnership – we look forward to continuing our work together. Thank you to the U.S. SBA for including us in your efforts to foster a collaborative national support ecosystem for underrepresented and undercapitalized entrepreneurs. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eVQP4XEy

Join SeaAhead and the New England Aquarium in celebrating the start of BlueSwell Cohort V! Register now: https://lnkd.in/eP9ZrPAd Please help us welcome Cohort V's eight startups on Wednesday, October 2nd at CIC Cambridge (245 Main Street). The event will begin with pitches from each startup, followed by refreshments and conversation. Interested in mentoring a cohort member this year? Be sure to attend and join our mentor-matching process. Learn more about BlueSwell mentorship here: https://lnkd.in/eCrkNK-Q We hope to see you there!

Next week, in addition to our team's efforts at Climate Week NYC, we're ready to partake in RI Startup Week, an Ocean State staple led by our partners at RIHub. Thanks to Annette Tonti for leading the charge and to Pat Sabatino, who is hard at work organizing the Newport Investor Summit. The inaugural Newport Investor Summit will feature startup pitches in the Bluetech, Healthtech, and Hightech/Dual-use categories and is completely sold out. 🔎 Find Alissa Peterson, Hailey Bathurst, and Natalie Ciardi at the events below: 🔵 September 24, 9:00am-4:00pm: NAVSEA SBIR/STTR Roadshow at Innovate Newport 🔵 September 25, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Calamari Tank 🔵 September 25, 6:30-8:30 pm: Brown University's B-Lab Venture Showcase 🔵 September 26, 3:00pm-7:30pm: Venture Café Providence's Innovation @ Brown Showcase 🔵 September 27th: 9:00am-4:00pm: Newport Investor Summit. Alissa is kicking off the bluetech pitch track by giving a snapshot of the current state of the blue economy to an audience of investors We can't wait to see you there! Event Calendar: https://lnkd.in/d6sE74cu

Where on earth will SeaAhead be September 23-27? We're attending Climate Week 2024, organized by Climate Group. Our team is ready to hit the ground running. 🔎 Find Alissa Peterson, Donna Hazard, Edward Cesare, Luke Sawitsky, and mark huang at the events below: 9/23: 🔵 MIT Solve: Solve Challenge Finals 🔵 Newlab: For Climate Tech Innovation Showcase 🔵 Ocean Visions: Accelerating Research, Development, and Demonstration for Responsible mCDR Removal 🔵 Climate Tech Cocktails 9/24: 🔵 The Nest Climate Campus: Leadership in Action - Insights from a Climate Champion 🔵 InnSure: Climate Forum 🔵 Activate: Hard-Tech Showcase 🔵 Global Seaweed Coalition: Seaweed Road to UNOC 2025 🔵 MCJ Collective: LIVE Podcast with Tom Steyer 🔵 And a variety of private events including the 10th birthday party for our friends at Generate! 9/25: 🔵 Equal Ventures: Capital Climate Summit 🔵 SNØCAP: Engage and Transform - A Gathering of Artists and Innovators in Climate 🔵 Ocean Visions: Hope for the Cryosphere 🔵 And a number of gatherings with some of our favorite climate investors 9/26: 🔵 1000 Ocean Startups: Bluetech Startup Sphere 🔵 Newlab: New Climate Futures 2024 & visiting Vycarb’s pilot 🔵 S2G Ventures: Lunch on Data & AI 9/27: 🔵 Climate Group's Climate Week 2024 panel: The Ocean Countdown: Dine, Design, Do Yes, that is a total of 18 events that you could join us at. We hope you'll accompany us & the greater ecosystem to brainstorm about, mull over, discuss, and ultimately solve the biggest climate challenges of our time. #NYCClimateWeek

Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal: What is it, and what do investors, entrepreneurs, and experts need to know about this emerging sector? Join us and the New England Aquarium for a webinar panel discussion exploring the current state of marine carbon dioxide removal and areas where innovation and investment can push this sector forward while preserving, protecting, and restoring the health of our ocean ecosystems. Thank you, Angel Capital Association! Link to register: https://lnkd.in/e3AvPvUN