SMM Side Event - Innovation in the Maritime Industry
From intelligent route optimisation to hydrogen-powered cargo ships, from biocide-free hull coatings to inflatable wingsails; tonight's pitches represent the full innovation stack that the maritime industry needs to decarbonise and modernise. Six startups and scale-ups bridge the gap between digital software intelligence and physical hardware breakthroughs. Together, these innovators prove that the maritime transition is not a future vision; it is already built, certified, and sailing.
In partnership with the Maritime Cluster Norddeutschland, Hamburg Invest, Business France, BetaHaus et La Region Occitanie.
Who Should Attend?
💼 Investors
🚢 Corporate clients in the maritime industry
💡 Tech enthusiasts interested in the maritime future
🤝 Fellow founders
What Will You Get Out of It?
📈 Investment opportunities
🔭 Latest innovation trends
🌐 High-value networking
🤜 Cross-sector synergies
Agenda
18h15: Doors open — arrival & welcome drinks
18h45: Welcome Note — Lauriane Tiard, VP La French Tech Hamburg
19h00: Pitch Session - moderated by Sébastien Berthebaud
19h00–20h15: 6 pitches - 5min pitch + 5min Q&A
20h15: - closing note from our Partners Maritimes Cluster Norddeutschland & Hamburg Invest
20h30: Networking — drinks & snacks
22:00: Closing the night
Start-ups Lineup
D-ICE Engineering
Origin & Purpose: France | AI-powered navigation & vessel performance systems
Website https://www.dice-engineering.com/en
JDS GmbH
Origin & Purpose: Germany | Maritime data intelligence platform providing real-time and historical vessel tracking, navigation data, and analytics to support shipping, logistics, research, and maritime innovation projects.
Website https://ship.jds-monitor.com/
WATTALPS
Origin & Purpose: France (Moirans, near the Alps) | High-performance immersion-cooled maritime batteries
Website https://www.wattalps.com/de/
Clean Ocean Coatings
Origin & Purpose: Germany | Biocide-free, microplastic-free antifouling hull coatings
Website https://www.cleanoceancoatings.com
WISAMO - Wing Sail Mobility (by Michelin)
Origin & Purpose: France | Inflatable, retractable automated wingsail for commercial vessels
Website https://wisamo.michelin.com
Energy Observer 2
Origin & Purpose: France | Liquid hydrogen-powered industrial cargo demonstrator
Website https://www.energy-observer.org/ships/energy-observer-2