Ocean Horizons: Blue Ventures Meet & Greet
Join Washington Maritime Blue as we celebrate Pacific Northwest Climate Week with an afternoon dedicated to the future of our oceans.
Whether you are a long-time supporter, a local leader, or new to the blue economy, this is your opportunity to connect with the innovators driving sustainable maritime solutions. We are bringing together our vibrant Tacoma network to showcase our current Maritime Blue Incubator cohort, welcome back our incredible alumni and surface new collaborations. Read more about the program and companies in our press release here.
Why Attend?
Meet the Founders: Get connected with the innovators at cutting-edge ocean startups from our current incubator program.
Connect with Alumni: Reengage with past graduates who are actively scaling their ocean and climate-forward technologies.
Activate Tacoma’s Network: Network with local maritime professionals, investors, climate advocates, and community leaders.
Event Schedule
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Welcome & Networking Arrive, grab a refreshment, and mingle with the PNW maritime community.
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Incubator Spotlight & Alumni Remarks Brief remarks from Washington Maritime Blue and rapid-fire showcases from our current and past founders.
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Open Networking Ask questions, explore opportunities to collaborate, and dive deeper into Tacoma’s growing blue economy.
About Washington Maritime Blue
Washington Maritime Blue is a strategic alliance propelling the Pacific Northwest toward global leadership in ocean-based innovation. We foster collaboration among industry, government, academia, communities, and investors to create sustainable maritime and ocean industries. We empower our region to thrive in the Blue Economy by accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship, centering equity, addressing climate change, restoring marine ecosystems, and building a diverse workforce.
About Blue Ventures
Blue Ventures supports maritime and ocean-focused startups through unique, purpose-driven accelerator and incubator programs, all within Maritime Blue’s leading Pacific Northwest innovation cluster. The Tacoma Maritime Blue Incubator is supported by the City of Tacoma and the Seattle Maritime Blue Incubator is supported by the Port of Seattle.
Space is limited. Please RSVP to secure your spot!