Climate Week NYC – Blue Tech “Startupsphere” – New York, NY

At NYCW 2023 we hosted our first gathering of 75+ changemakers, critical thinkers, and climate optimists together for a Climate Week Startup Day. Ocean and Climate startups from near and far had the opportunity to connect and explore all avenues to foster a better future for our blue planet. For 2024, we’re excited to bring our event back even bigger and better! Check out the schedule below:

| 10:00 AM- 10:20AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks

The State of the Ocean Economy and Climate Based Solutions + The Ocean Innovation Ecosystem

| 10:20 AM – 11:15 AM | Fireside Chat

A Focus on Startups in the Maritime Decarbonization sector, led by Washington Maritime Blue & Seaworthy Collective and featuring {CODENAME: E-LIXR} & Photon

| 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM | Brunch & Networking

Enjoy coffee, tea, or sparkling mimosas while breaking bread over a classic New York style brunch spread.

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ABOUT THE HOSTS:

1000 Ocean Startups

1000 Ocean Startups is a coalition to accelerate ocean impact innovation. The coalition brings together the global ecosystem of incubators, accelerators, competitions, matching platforms and VCs supporting startups for ocean impact. Our mission is to scale at least 1000 transformative startups by the end of the Ocean Decade to restore ocean health and achieve SDG14. Learn more at https://www.1000oceanstartups.org

{CODENAME: E-LIXR}

{Codename: E-lixr} is a mission to develop and decarbonize waterborne passenger transport. Launching in Miami and expanding throughout Florida and the US, the all-electric water taxi system will be powered by three different US-built, serial-produced, zero-emission vessels. Learn more at https://elixr.miami

Seaworthy Collective

Seaworthy Collective is a nonprofit that supports current, aspiring, & underrepresented entrepreneurs driving innovation for ocean & climate impact (AKA BlueTech). Our mission is to make BlueTech accessible & inclusive; bringing all hands on deck via programs to co-create & grow early-stage startups, build regional capacity, & educate our community. We empower Sea Change Makers – diverse founders leading solutions addressing pollution, coastal resilience, & greenhouse gas reduction & removal. Learn more at https://www.seaworthycollective.com

Washington 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. By accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship, centering equity, addressing climate change, restoring marine ecosystems, and building a diverse workforce, we empower our region to thrive in the Blue Economy. Learn more at https://maritimeblue.org/

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