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🌊 Cleantech startup Aikido Technologies raised $4 million in a Seed series round to develop a low-cost floating offshore wind solution and build its team. The funding will support the development of an offshore pilot project, aiming to advance floating wind technology that can be installed in deeper waters, reducing visual impact and harnessing higher wind energy potential. 💨💡 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dHiQQ86q #Cleantech #OffshoreWind #SustainableEnergy

🚀 Time for Your Weekly Ocean Innovation Roundup!💡 Let's dive in 🔍 🌊 Shinkei aims to address overfishing by automating the humane Japanese slaughter technique ike-jime. The company has raised $7 million in seed funding and plans to deploy 10 AI-guided machines by year's end. https://lnkd.in/dTQxZs7V 🌊 E-fuels startup Aether Fuels is raising $34.3 million, with $30.4 million already secured, according to an SEC filing. https://lnkd.in/gZjc_Kt7 🌊 Innovate UK has awarded funding to develop a floating offshore wind platform for the Celtic Sea. https://lnkd.in/dkm7j-8k 🌊 The World Bank has released #TheGlobalAquabusinessInvestmentGuide, a 144-page framework for sustainable aquaculture investment. https://lnkd.in/dqFvmbdZ 🌊 Seaweed is revolutionizing the fight against plastic pollution, emerging as a viable and renewable alternative to petroleum-based plastics. https://lnkd.in/gdjrpFpZ 🌊 AI is revolutionizing the fishing industry, ensuring sustainable practices while preserving marine ecosystems. https://lnkd.in/dqQdzwZZ 🌊 Carbon capture company Running Tide has shut down, citing a lack of market demand. https://lnkd.in/dJPJgbGm 🌊 Early-stage investors must focus on the ocean economy to make waves in the climate race, according to Ed Phillips, Investment Director at Future Planet Capital. https://lnkd.in/er9nfwNg 🌊 The world's first hydrogen-hybrid research vessel, designed by Glosten for UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography, has received design approval from the American Bureau of Shipping. https://lnkd.in/gJwuWVk5 🌊 The startBlue accelerator program at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography is driving the blue technology sector by turning ocean science concepts into startups. https://lnkd.in/gDd-jHva 🌊 The Asean Leader’s Declaration on the Blue Economy, adopted in Brunei Darussalam in 2021, marks a pivotal shift towards leveraging the vast potential of the blue economy in Southeast Asia. https://lnkd.in/dVNctkMV 🌊 The OceanLoveNews Innovation Awards, unveiled at our OCEANOVATION Festival in The Hague on June 19, 2024, celebrated global innovators crafting solutions to protect ocean ecosystems. https://lnkd.in/dSjjDZ2U 👉 Don't want to miss out on the latest Ocean Innovation News? Sign up for our weekly newsletter and we'll take care of the rest. https://lnkd.in/etdwZtNf. Have a Great Weekend! The OCEANOVATION Team 🌊 #OCEANOVATION #WeeklyRoundup #OceanInnovation

The World Bank has released #TheGlobalAquabusinessInvestmentGuide, a 144-page framework for sustainable aquaculture investment. 🌊🐟 📘 This guide encourages the sector's socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable growth, targeting stakeholders including governments, investors, private operators, NGOs, donors, and research organizations. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dqFvmbdZ #SustainableAquaculture #WorldBank #Aquabusiness #InvestmentGuide #Aquaculture #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalInvestment

E-fuels startup Aether Fuels is raising $34.3 million, with $30.4 million already secured, according to an SEC filing. The company is developing fuel for aviation and maritime shipping using carbon dioxide and waste carbon streams, following an earlier $8.5 million raised via convertible notes in late 2023. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gZjc_Kt7 #EFuels #SustainableEnergy #ClimateTech #AviationFuel #CarbonCapture #CleanEnergy

OCEANOVATION Festival Ends on a High Note! Two full days of panel discussions, pitches and networking! We want to take this opportunity to convey our deepest gratitude to each of the almost 400 ocean innovators who joined us for our OCEANOVATION Festival! Your passion and unwavering commitment have truly made this festival a phenomenal success. The energy that was brought to The Fokker Terminal, from the captivating discussions and inspiring pitches to the laughter-filled networking sessions, was incredible. Each moment was infused with a unique vibrancy that set the stage for groundbreaking ideas and innovations aimed at preserving our Ocean. We could not have imagined a more spirited and dynamic group of individuals to embark on this adventure with us. Your active participation, engagement, and innovative thinking have left a significant mark on the festival, driving it to new heights. Thank you for bringing your distinct perspectives and for boldly challenging the status quo. Your contributions have enriched the festival and have been instrumental in fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking atmosphere. Let’s harness this momentum as we move forward, push the boundaries of what's possible, and make a lasting impact, continuously riding the wave. Thank you to our Lead Partner, Aqua-Spark for providing great content and experts across the Aquaculture sector, as well as other partners, we could not have done it without you all! The OCEANOVATION Team #OCEANOVATIONFestival #OCEANOVATION #OceanInnovation #Sustainability #BlueEconomy ImpactCity | World Ocean Council | OceanLoveNews | Sustainable Ocean Alliance | Ocean Exchange | 1000 Ocean Startups | Ocean Community | Israeli National Center of Blue Economy | Platform Zero| Campusatsea | NWP (Netherlands Water Partnership) | UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge | EWA: Dutch Energy from Water Association | Nederlandse Branchevereniging Energie uit Water | ECO Magazine

The Hague, 19th June, 2024 CORAL REEF HOTELS RESERVATION SITE LAUNCHED AT OCEANOVATION FESTIVAL CoralReefHotels.com, a hotel booking site which matches ocean-minded guests with hotels actively engaged in reef revival and good ocean practices, was launched today at the OCEANOVATION Festival in The Hague. With ocean awareness and sustainability within travel building globally, an increasing number of travellers will choose to mitigate their ocean pollution acquatrail and also engage in reparative activities such as building coral reef nurseries during their stays. Hotels and resorts worldwide are looking for new ways to follow ESG targets and make a difference for our oceans. Initiated by The Going Blue Foundation, implementing CoralReefHotels.com is the fruit of a collaboration between Joonze a brand-led booking platform provider applicable to any brand worldwide and AETHIC producer of the world’s only proven and patented reef safe sunscreen. A number of highly engaged partners provide support products and services to assist affiliated hotels on their aquatic eco-journey. Founder and CEO of Joonze, Jeroen Gulickx says: “I am very proud of the team in making this happen and as a hotelier, I hope it will go some very long way to combining coral reef revival and ocean health regeneration with increased guest satisfaction and reaching global wellbeing of our oceans and coral reefs” https://lnkd.in/ee9_g64u

🌊 Day 1 of OCEANOVATION Festival has been nothing short of electrifying! Bringing together the OCEANOVATION community full of ocean innovators and enthusiasts, today was filled with vibrant energy and dynamic discussions. From engaging panel conversations to networking sessions, the atmosphere was buzzing! We witnessed nearly 20 startups pitching their groundbreaking solutions, eager to make waves in the industry. Tomorrow promises even more inspiration from visionary founders showcasing their innovative ideas. Over 350 attendees including innovators, investors, corporates, and ocean enthusiasts gathered at the Fokker Terminal, diving deep into pressing issues and exploring nature-based solutions for ocean restoration. The day kicked off with an invigorating founders' workshop on storytelling, followed by impactful investor pitches and insightful panels on ports, shipping, data, and more. To top it off, Day 1 concluded with the OceanLoveNews Innovation Awards, celebrating pioneers driving positive change in our oceans. Stay tuned for more highlights and transformative discussions ahead at OCEANOVATION Festival tomorrow! 🌊✨ #OCEANOVATION #OceanInnovation #Sustainability Aqua-Spark | ImpactCity | World Ocean Council| OceanLoveNews | Sustainable Ocean Alliance | Ocean Exchange | 1000 Ocean Startups | Ocean Community | Israeli National Center of Blue Economy | Platform Zero| Campusatsea | NWP (Netherlands Water Partnership) | UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge | EWA: Dutch Energy from Water Association | Nederlandse Branchevereniging Energie uit Water

🌟 OCEANOVATION opens its doors tomorrow and we couldn't be more thrilled! The team is ready to welcome our OCEANOVATION Community to the Fokker Terminal for two days filled with engaging content, innovative solutions, unlimited networking, and investment opportunities! Curious about what's in store? Here's a sneak peek of what you can expect! "Sea" you there! 🌊 #OceanovationFestival #OCEANOVATION #RidetheWave Rick Wall Elodie Delagneau Julia Ashdown Charlotte Durup de Baleine Emma Robinson Aqua-Spark | ImpactCity | World Ocean Council | OceanLoveNews | Sustainable Ocean Alliance | Ocean Exchange | 1000 Ocean Startups | Ocean Community | Israeli National Center of Blue Economy | Platform Zero| Campusatsea | NWP (Netherlands Water Partnership) | UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge | EWA: Dutch Energy from Water Association | Nederlandse Branchevereniging Energie uit Water

XOCEAN has secured €30 million in Series B funding led by VentureWave Capital to expand its ocean data technology internationally. The startup uses uncrewed surface vessels to map the seabed and monitor the marine environment, with operators and data analysts connecting via satellite link while staying safe onshore. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e7NpBTGg #OceanTech #DataScience #MarineConservation #Innovation #TechFunding

🎉 Our Festival would not be possible without the fantastic support of our Partners. 🌊 The OCEANOVATION Team would like to say a big “Thank You” to: 🌟 LEAD PARTNER: Aqua-Spark It’s been an absolute joy working with the team over the last couple of months, especially developing the aquaculture and blue food programme. 🐟💙 🏢 HOST PARTNER: ImpactCity We are very grateful for the support over the last 2 years hosting our Festival in the wonderful city of The Hague. 🌍🏙️ 🌐 STRATEGIC PARTNER: World Ocean Council, it has been a pleasure having you on board once again. 🌊 🤝 COLLAB PARTNER: OceanLoveNews It has been a pleasure working with the OceanLove team and supporting their OceanLove Innovation Awards. Proud to be hosting their first awards ceremony during our festival. 🏆🌊 🙌 SUPPORTING PARTNERS: Sustainable Ocean Alliance | Ocean Exchange | 1000 Ocean Startups | Ocean Community | Israeli National Center of Blue Economy | Platform Zero| Campusatsea | NWP (Netherlands Water Partnership) | UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge | EWA: Dutch Energy from Water Association | Nederlandse Branchevereniging Energie uit Water We are grateful to have such loyal supporters who have been with us from the beginning when we launched our first Festival. 🌟🤗 ⌚ Still time to join us in the Hague!! ⚡ Get ready for 2 days packed with valuable insights, networking, business opportunities, and fun (of course 😉 )! For more on the festival; www.oceanovation.live. 📣 Tickets are selling fast! What are you waiting for? Book your ticket today. We hope to see you in The Hague!! The OCEANOVATION Team.