SXSW 2024
Investing in Our Oceans: Navigating Uncharted Waters
Description:
Deploying technology in the ocean is hard and risky. In fact, we know more about the surface of the moon than we do about the ocean floor on a planet that is 70% water...So why are these investors so invested in ocean technology? Join us as we explore why blue tech is a critical investment area for climate mitigation and resilience, clean energy, food security, and economic prosperity. We'll navigate how to work together to build an infrastructure of funding and support to bridge the gap between public funding and private capital, accelerating commercial solutions on an unprecedented timeline.
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Takeaways
- Society’s growing need for ocean-derived food, materials, energy, and knowledge is fueling growth in blue tech.
- Blue technologies can deliver an ROI and are a critical investment area for investors, government agencies, philanthropies, and developers alike.
- Collaboration and engagement are central to efforts supporting communities and marine life while sustainably providing power to the blue economy.
Speakers
- Beth Hartman, Strategic Innovation and Outreach Program Manager, U.S. Department of Energy, Water Power Technologies Office
- Blaine Grimes, Chief Ventures Officer, Gulf of Maine Research Institute – Gulf of Maine Ventures
- Mark Huang, Co-Founder & Managing Director, SeaAhead
- James Lindsay, Principal - Investments, Builders Vision
Organizer
Anna Yee, Prize Technical Support Specialist, U.S. Department of Energy, Water Power Technologies Office
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