A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

Southeastern New England has seven commercial ports, world-class manufacturing and research facilities, and an ocean workforce of over 54,000 people. It’s home to hundreds of companies in the marine science, robotics, and composites, as well as a broader ocean technology supply chain of nearly 8,300 companies. The regions global leaders with expertise in undersea technology and rich oceanographic research include the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography, the Marine & Undersea Technology Research Program at UMass Dartmouth. 

The Ocean Tech Hub is leading the advancement, development and commercialization of ocean technology through a regional hub and spoke model. By leveraging assets from academia, industry, government, labor and community organizations we are creating a platform for cross sector collaboration that drives innovation.  

Ocean Tech Hub members include leading universities, research institutions, and innovative companies from Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Our members are committed to helping ocean technology startups and incubators evolve  innovative ideas into commercially viable solutions. We provide access to resources, mentorship, and capital to help our members succeed. We are dedicated to creating a vibrant and sustainable blue economy in the region and throughout the United States of America.