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The room was stacked: VCs, technologists, ecosystem builders, startups, and government leaders from the local to international level, all aligned around one of the most exciting and underestimated sectors in the innovation economy. Ocean tech is moving fast!

George Yarbrough,
International Economic Development Council

A highlight of the event was reconnecting with longtime partners and meeting new ones… These are exactly the partnerships that strengthen the international ecosystem our BlueTech startups rely on.

Israeli National Center of the Blue Economy

We had some great conversations with fellow innovators, environmental advocates, and community leaders who care deeply about the future of our blue planet.

Carlos Valenzuela,
Clean Earth Rovers

We were honored to host this dynamic gathering of entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and industry leaders working together to advance solutions for some of our world's most pressing challenges.

AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles

We go to about 30-40 conferences or tradeshows each year. By far the most unique is IGNITE22. We have been coming here since 2022, and it gets better and better every year.

Sujovit Ghosh,
FYELABS

Events like this remind me how much momentum is building around the blue economy. Already looking forward to the next one.

Alissa Miky,,
OoMee

Fantastic event for the Ocean Economy. Thanks to the organizers and attendees. Florida wants to learn from you.

Colin Polsky,
Florida Atlantic University

A special thank you to the team at Braid Theory for bringing together such a diverse community of innovators and ecosystem builders. Convening the right people around meaningful challenges is often where progress begins.

Matt Classen,
TMA BlueTech

It was an incredible experience joining a select group of blue economy innovators at IGNITE22 who are focused on building tangible solutions rather than dwelling on the problem.

TechG-X

This is what the #BlueEconomy looks like. Innovation in ocean and marine tech everywhere, innovators and entrepreneurs from all walks of life and funders and investors of every stripe.

Matthew Stotts,
Cerulean Venture

    U.S. headquarters
    Pilot project deployment

    Los Angeles

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    Located in one of the world's most influential trade and logistics regions, Braid Theory's Los Angeles hub connects emerging technologies with the industries and infrastructure they are built to serve.

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    Are teams required to move to Los Angeles?

    We love LA (and our favorite neighborhood San Pedro), however, it's not a requirement for you to move here to be in this program.

    What are the attendance requirements?

    You must attend 70% of the weekly workshops and meetings with mentors unless agreed upon in writing.

    What are the key areas of focus for the accelerator program?

    The program concentrates on three key aspects of commercialization: building capability, capacity, and intellectual capital. Some additional topics include: business model, market fit, customer discovery, value proposition, and go-to-market strategy.

    What is the time commitment?

    During the 10-week program, teams will engage in weekly 90 minute curriculum calls, a 60 minute 1:1 with their assigned mentor, access to industry advisors, and be responsible for working towards specific deliverables. We understand founders are very busy. Expect to spend 3-5 hours a week.

    What kind of financial support is available?

    Braid Theory does not provide direct seed funding.

    Do you take equity?

    No, our Accelerator and Incubator programs are free and equity free.

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    EMEA headquarters and testing site

    Barcelona

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    With its world-class port, research institutions, startup ecosystem, and commitment to sustainable growth, Barcelona has become a strategic hub for blue economy innovation. The city provides a unique environment for developing solutions that can scale across Europe and beyond.

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    What are the attendance requirements?

    You must attend 70% of the weekly workshops and meetings with mentors unless agreed upon in writing.

    What are the key areas of focus for the accelerator program?

    The program concentrates on three key aspects of commercialization: building capability, capacity, and intellectual capital. Some additional topics include: business model, market fit, customer discovery, value proposition, and go-to-market strategy.

    What is the time commitment?

    During the 10-week program, teams will engage in weekly 90 minute curriculum calls, a 60 minute 1:1 with their assigned mentor, access to industry advisors, and be responsible for working towards specific deliverables. We understand founders are very busy. Expect to spend 3-5 hours a week.

    What kind of financial support is available?

    Braid Theory does not provide direct seed funding.

    Do you take equity?

    No, our Accelerator and Incubator programs are free and equity free.

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    From collaboration to implementation.

    We collaborate with ambitious founders, forward-thinking industry leaders, and mission-aligned investors to accelerate technologies from concept to real-world deployment. Whether you’re building, scaling, or backing innovation, Braid Theory provides the platform, partnerships, and pathways to drive meaningful growth and impact.

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