We have been designated!
The Ocean Tech Hub is a federally-designated Tech Hub - one of 31 designations announced by the White House in October 2023.
This Designation allows us to apply for a Phase 2 Implementation Award through the U.S. Economic Development Administration - upwards of $70 million to drive the Ocean Tech Hub to true global competitiveness.
Are you a Rhode Island or Massachusetts company with relevant resources to share?
Project initiatives
We are a diverse and growing consortium of industry professionals, academic researchers, government representatives, and community partners, committed to activating the ocean technology ecosystem, developing a globally competitive hub that addresses both economic and national security needs in the following areas:
- Unleashing the Potential of Undersea Robotics
- Automation Advancements for the Blue Economy
- Development of Advanced Materials & Composites
Join us in our mission to secure federal funding.
By supporting the Ocean Tech Hub, you contribute to the growth of the blue economy and sustainable ocean exploration. We’re seeking partners in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with expertise in AI/ML, aquaculture and seafood, autonomous underwater vehicles, beacons and buoys, boating decarbonization, carbon capture, community engagement, composite materials, consulting, data acquisition/management, estuary management, marine sensors, maritime safety, ocean-based research, ocean robotics, undersea defense products, and workforce development.
