Meet the Cohort 2026

​Meet the Cohort: BlueSwell Program Showcase

Join SeaAhead for a night to celebrate ocean innovation!

We invite our community to meet eight cutting-edge startups in our current BlueSwell Program as they share their solutions for ocean sustainability and blue economy challenges.

Event Schedule:

• ​5:00 PM - Doors open, registration & mingling

• ​5:30 PM - Startup showcase begins (8 teams × 5-minute pitches + Q&A)

• ​6:45 PM - Networking reception with food & drinks

• ​8:00 PM - Event concludes

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What to Expect: Our teams are working on everything from biomaterials, plastic waste solutions, and sea level rise to genomics testing, flood analysis, autonomy solutions for maritime, and underwater robotic vessels. This is your opportunity to connect directly with the founders, learn about emerging technologies tackling persistent oceanic issues, and network with the broader ocean conservation community.

​Read about this year's cohort here on our blog.

Who Should Join: Investors, industry professionals, potential partners, ocean tech enthusiasts, and anyone interested in supporting the next generation of blue economy entrepreneurs.

Once pitches have commenced, light food and beverages will be served, providing an opportunity for the community to directly interact with our founding teams.

We look forward to seeing you!