Ocean Tech Hub Press & Blue Economy News
News from members of The Ocean Technology Hub of Southeastern New England, Blue Economy Industry Partners and Various Supporters
Amo Elevates Rhode Island’s Blue Economy in First Hearing as Ranking Member
Press Release
Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Environment Gabe Amo (RI-01) delivered remarks in the first Subcommittee on Environment hearing of the year.
Possibility Ocean Summit Drives Global Collaboration to Transform Ocean Observation and Data Innovation
Press Release
The Possibility Ocean Summit, held on March 18, 2025, convened business leaders, scientists, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from 23 U.S. states and 12 countries for a hybrid event exploring how ocean observation and data innovation can fuel economic growth, sustainability, and climate resilience.
Prototype Trials Underway for REGENT’s Seaglider on Narragansett Bay
WJAR
NBC 10 is getting an exclusive look at REGENT's Seaglider on Narragansett Bay. Prototype trials are now underway for the North Kingstown-based company. The company says it represents an exciting future of travel.
RI’s Vatn Systems on Firestorm’s Drone Wars. Founder Nelson Mills discusses the importance of autonomous underwater vehicles in national defense.
Press Release
Explore the transformative world of underwater drones with Nelson Mills, CEO and co-founder of VATN Systems.
UTIC Unveils the Ocean and Undersea Technology Collaboration Database
Ocean News & Technology
The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC), whose mission is to drive collaborative engagement for undersea technology innovation, recently unveiled the Ocean and Undersea Technology Collaboration Database, which is a vetted and free public resource for organizations in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada interested in collaborating for commercial and defense initiatives related to ocean and undersea technologies.
UMass Dartmouth hosts Renewable Energy and Sustainability Roundtable for state officials
UMass Dartmouth
UMass Dartmouth hosted a roundtable discussion on critical topics in renewable energy and sustainability with Massachusetts State Senator Michael Rodrigues and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) CEO Emily Reichert.
Ocean Economy leaders from around the world met in Newport for the Blue Innovation Symposium.
Press Release
Blue Innovation Symposium comes to Newport, RI.
What’s the “blue economy”? RI turns to the ocean for next wave of economic development
The Providence Journal
The Providence Journal has the full story.
How Ocean Startups are Making Waves and Money
The Gigaton
The ocean covers 70% of Earth but doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves. Propeller VC raised a ~$100M fund to change that and find disruptive startups that can grow into titans in the new blue economy.
Ocean Tech Works Awarded ~ Nearly $4 Million for ocean tech workforce
The Boston Globe
R.I. gets a boost on building a workforce for its nascent blue economy. The University of Rhode Island Foundation and Polaris MEP has received close to $4 million from the Commerce Department to train for roles in the ocean technology sector
Video overview of the Ocean Tech Hub
All Aboard! Federal, state leaders celebrate major upgrades to rail infrastructure at the Quonset Business Park
Quonset Development Corporation
Federal, state and local leaders joined the Quonset Development Corporation and Seaview Railroad today for a ribbon cutting and train ride to celebrate three recent upgrades to Quonset’s rail infrastructure.
Anduril to Open Underwater Drone Factory in Rhode Island
The Defense Post
California drone developer Anduril Industries will establish a new center in Quonset Point, Rhode Island, to increase its Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) production.
VIDEO: ECO Edison arrives in ProvPort
Marine Log
Ørsted and Eversource last week marked another milestone for Revolution Wind, when Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, BOEM director Elizabeth Klein, BSEE director Kevin M. Sligh, Sr., and other federal, state and local officials and community members joined Ørsted and Eversource in ProvPort, June 13.
Anduril to build factory to increase Dive-LD unmanned systems capacity
DefenseNews
Defense tech company Anduril Industries said it will build a new production facility in Rhode Island capable of churning out as many as 200 of its Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicles annually.
The Bartholomewtown Podcast
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Lisa Carnevale for a discussion on the Ocean Tech Hub.
Construction in full swing on Revolution Wind
The Providence Journal
With nine of the 65 foundations for Revolution Wind turbines installed, construction of Rhode Island’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm still has a long way to go. But that didn’t stop Gov. Dan McKee, U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Director Elizabeth Klein and other federal and state officials from gathering in the Port of Providence on Thursday to mark progress on the 704-megawatt project being built about 17 miles southeast of Point Judith.
R.I. Commerce awards $5.4M in tax incentives for new, submarine manufacturing plant in Quonset
Rhode Island Currant
A national defense contractor will receive up to $5.4 million in redeemable state tax credits in exchange for opening a manufacturing plant, with up to 133 new jobs, in Quonset Business Park.
Revolution Wind project off RI coast hits major milestone
The first major offshore wind farm that will supply power to Rhode Island has reached an important milestone with the successful installation of a foundation for one of its 65 enormous turbines.
Discussing the ‘100% fish’ initiative (and more)with the Iceland Ocean Cluster
We spoke with Alexandra Leeper, PhD, who is managing director for innovation at Iceland’s Ocean Cluster in Reykjavik...
R.I.’s growth potential is rooted in ocean-based technology and manufacturing
Rhode Island stands at a crossroads, poised on the brink of a significant economic opportunity that could transform our state. As technology-based economic development continues to shape regions worldwide, we find ourselves uniquely positioned to accelerate growth, particularly in the realm of ocean-based innovation.
On Blue Economy, RI Needs to Stay the Course
Leaders celebrate offshore wind vessel launch in Rhode Island
America’s Offshore Wind Industry Thriving in Rhode Island
Shipping, manufacturing and offshore wind, with Waterson Terminal Services
Healey commits $1B to climate tech as part of economic bill
Southeast New England’s Ocean Tech Hub
Blowing it out of the water: Offshore wind grows in the Ocean State
The $300BN Economic Potential of Ocean Technologyast New England’s Ocean Tech Hub
Blue Economy Podcast
Presented by the Ocean Tech Hub of Southeastern New England, we take a close look at the value "Digital Twin Technology" can have when it comes to advancing ocean research to new heights.
Featuring:
Christian Cowan, executive director, URI Research Foundation
Jeffrey Wilhelm, CEO, Infused Innovations
Stephen Piper, Lead Client Partner, State of Rhode Island, IBM
2023 News
Ocean Tech Hub seeking project concept proposals
The Ocean Tech Hub of Southeastern New England, one of 31 tech hubs that the Biden administration announced as a funding recipient in October, last week released a request for concept papers for “commercially viable projects that will help Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts build on their national leadership in the Blue Economy.”
REGENT Signs $4.75 Million Agreement with U.S. Marine Corps to Demonstrate Seaglider Technology in the Littorals
REGENT, the manufacturer of all-electric seagliders for sustainable maritime mobility, announced today it has signed an agreement with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL) to demonstrate seaglider technology for defense logistics operations
Biden Administration designates new 'Tech Hub' in Rhode Island
Ocean Tech Hub to highlight blue economy's range in grant applications
Southeastern Massachusetts now part of Ocean Tech Hub initiative
Ocean State tapped as national tech hub
Here’show New England’s tech hubs plan to win funding for their ideas
RI Commerce-leg ocean technology group wins coveted federal recognition
The Ocean State wins some love from President Biden
Under McKee Administration secures federal designate as Tech Hub, continuing to position state as national leader in Ocean Technology
Biden-Harris Administration Announces 31 Regional Tech Hubs to Spur American Innovation, Strengthen Manufacturing, and Create Good-Paying Jobs in Every Region of the Country
NOAA, University of Rhode Island sign agreement to explore effects of offshore wind energy development
Whitehouse, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Invest in Blue Economy, Spark Innovation in Coastal Communities
University of Rhode Island Research Foundation Announces the Release of the 2030 Blue Economy Action Plan
REGENT Announces Strategic Investment from Lockheed Martin VenturesRead press release
URI, R.I. Sea Grant, DEM, municipal partners invite public to take part in shoreline monitoring program
URI-led initiative will provide rapid response, funds to support Rhode Island seafood industry
Flux Marine Raises $15.5 Million in Oversubscribed Series A Round to Electrify Marine Outboards
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