Ocean Tech Hub

Lead Agency: Rhode Island Commerce Corporation

States Served: Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Applicant-Defined Region:  Providence-Warwick, RI-MA MSA

Core Technology Area: Ocean robotics, sensors, and materials

Contact: Lisa Carnevale ([email protected])

Organizational Link: https://www.oceantechnologyhub.com/

The Ocean Tech Hub of Southeastern New England (Ocean Tech Hub), led by the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, seeks to develop, test, and commercialize emerging maritime artificial intelligence / machine learning-enabled robotics and sensors. This Tech Hub leverages its unique coastal assets – including seven commercial ports and shallow and deep ocean access – to meet growing commercial demand for digital and physical testing and manufacturing environments for rapid prototype testing. In doing so, the Ocean Tech Hub seeks to advance ocean technology innovation and become a global leader in the growing ocean economy.

The Ocean Tech Hub seeks to expand access to digital and water-based testing facilities that would enable entrepreneurs to protype and accelerate commercialization of autonomous marine systems (AMS).

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