Ocean Solutions Accelerator

Coral Vita operates a reef restoration business that grows corals in land-based farms to restore threatened reefs. Based in San Diego, California, it cultivates diverse, resilient corals and transplants them into degraded reefs, using science-driven methods and high-tech farming to accelerate growth and bolster resilience against warming and acidification. The company delivers tailored reef restoration plans for local conditions to support reef stakeholders and protect vulnerable marine ecosystems from climate change.

Dispatch Goods designs and provides reusable packaging for the food service and delivery ecosystem. It manufactures reusable steel containers and operates a reverse logistics platform that collects, sanitizes, and returns containers, enabling restaurants, food trucks, and meal-delivery services to replace disposable packaging. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to deliver immediate cost savings for enterprise customers while reducing waste and carbon footprint by eliminating single-use packaging.

SmartCatch develops innovative technologies for commercial fishing. Its flagship product, DigiCatch, uses HD video and lighting to enable real-time monitoring of trawl nets, allowing fishermen to selectively release non-target species before they're caught. The company also offers SmartNet, a pre-catch release system, and DataCloud, a centralized data hub. Incorporated in 2017, SmartCatch is based in Palo Alto, California.

Cruz Foam, Inc. is a Santa Cruz, California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in manufacturing structural foams from chitin, a biopolymer derived from shrimp shells. The company addresses the global plastic pollution crisis by providing bio-benign foam solutions that serve as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional petroleum-based foams. Cruz Foam's products are designed for a variety of applications, including consumer packaging, consumer electronics, automotive, and business-to-business packaging. By utilizing naturally sourced biopolymers, the company creates scalable and compostable materials that can be integrated into existing supply chains at competitive costs. Cruz Foam collaborates with key industry leaders across various sectors, including consumer electronics, appliances, shipping, and consumer packaged goods, to promote sustainable practices and contribute to a cleaner environment.

SeaProven is focused on designing and manufacturing innovative marine drones, aiming to become a significant player in the surface marine drone market. The company utilizes its expertise in marine robotics to develop custom solutions that cater to specific customer needs, including the dronization of boats and engines. SeaProven's offerings include the Speed Rescue, a nautical rescue drone, and the Speed Survey, an agile vessel designed for surveying purposes. The drones serve as autonomous laboratory vessels equipped with various sensors to collect real-time ocean data, enabling scientists to monitor and understand the health of marine environments effectively.

Blue Ocean Gear designs and manufactures rugged GPS tracking buoys for fixed gear fishers. Their patented SmartBuoy suite enables real-time monitoring of gear location, enhancing operational efficiency by reducing fuel costs and lost equipment. Additionally, their 'IoT for the oceans' approach helps mitigate environmental impacts from lost gear.

Sinay is a company that specializes in providing solutions for stakeholders in the maritime sector through the collection and analysis of maritime data. It has developed a big data platform that focuses on studying the marine environment, integrating advanced technologies to enhance maritime activities. This platform offers maritime analytics, facilitates easy maritime surveys, and provides user-friendly dashboards. By enabling maritime industries to manage increasing volumes of data and conduct complex analyses, Sinay supports stakeholders in making informed decisions and improving efficiency within the sector.

Muuse develops reusable returnable containers as a sustainable alternative to single-use packaging. Their tech-enabled system allows users to borrow these containers, tracks their usage for optimized inventory management, and provides accurate impact data.

Blue Tribe, Inc. is a company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing software solutions aimed at predicting natural disasters. The company provides analytical tools that assist risk analysts, engineers, and city planners in preparing for and mitigating the impacts of natural calamities such as flooding, sand loss, and rising sea levels. Blue Tribe's technology enhances existing forecasting models for catastrophic events like hurricanes and identifies triggers and activities related to frequent occurrences, including nuisance flooding and sand movement.