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I was reminded that the blue economy is not one sector — it is an entire operating system. It touches maritime logistics, ports, ocean monitoring, environmental data, conservation, clean energy, Al, robotics...

Angeline Tan,
BLOCK71 Global

It was energizing to see so much innovation across supply chain, logistics, port operations, and international trade and even better to meet so many leaders working to move the industry forward.

ClearDock

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

One of the biggest takeaways was a reminder that while the challenges facing our coasts are significant, there are brilliant minds across sectors working every day to develop practical, scalable solutions.

Center for Sea Rise Solutions

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

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

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

Congratulations to the Braid Theory team for organizing another inspiring day that showcased technology from around the globe at our waterfront. This event truly activated our District with innovation and entrepreneurship.

Ryan Blaney,
Discover San Pedro

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

Alissa Miky,,
OoMee

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

    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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    What are the attendance requirements?

    You must attend 70% of the weekly workshops 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 mentor call with their assigned advisor, 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 of charge.

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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 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 mentor call with their assigned advisor, 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 of charge.

    Supported by

    Connect

    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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