Investing in the Pacific Northwest Ocean Economy: Private Roundtable & Investor Lunch
Join COAST (BC) and Maritime Blue (WA) for investor presentations, lunch and a roundtable discussion on strategic engagement in the global ocean economy—from its cutting edge, right here in the Pacific Northwest.
The PNW blue economy is booming—from AI-driven data collection and maritime decarbonization, to renewable offshore energy, shipping innovation, and more.
Join a closed door investor lunch hosted at the Canadian Consulate General in Seattle to meet with two ocean cluster organizations working to drive investment and innovation in the PNW blue economy: COAST, and Maritime Blue.
You can expect:
Delicious catered lunch
Roundtable discussion on cross-border collaboration and investment potential in the Pacific Northwest's blue economy
Discussion on the specific roles different funders can play in a strong capital stack for blue tech companies
Exploration of current and upcoming opportunities to engage with fast-growing PNW sectors, like maritime decarbonization ad offshore ocean energy
Case studies of high-potential ocean tech companies in BC and WA
Details and invites to two upcoming investor showcases in BC and WA this coming October: One Ocean Week (Seattle, WA) and Ocean Floor Explore (Victoria, BC).
About COAST
COAST is Pacific Canada's hub for the sustainable blue economy. With close to 500 members including 138 blue economy companies and organizations, COAST is propelling investment and innovation in British Columbia's diverse ocean sectors. Over the past two years, blue economy companies in BC have garnered $69M in investment. This January, COAST launched Canada's first blue economy accelerator in partnership with Founders Factory and Blue Action. Learn more at canadacoast.ca.
About Maritime Blue
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. Learn more at maritimeblue.org.