An Ocean of Opportunity: Accelerating the Commercialization of Ocean Technology.  

America's ocean economy is poised to grow by $300 billion, supporting critical sectors like energy, national security, aquaculture, manufacturing, international trades and travel.

As the nation’s only federally designated Tech Hub specifically focused on Ocean Technology, Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts are uniquely positioned to play a leading role in this national growth. Leveraging our existing assets and nationally leading expertise, the Ocean Tech Hub will unleash the potential of of innovative Ocean Economy technologies that will strengthen coastal economies, protect our waters, and enhance national security in New England and beyond.

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Through a networked framework in the U.S.'s Northeast region, the Ocean Tech Hub connects water-based assets, research, IP, and a community of innovators in undersea robotics, advanced materials, and AI with the resources to grow businesses, iterate technology development, and manufacture ocean tech.

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Mission

Accelerate the development, commercialization, and deployment of Dual-Use ocean technology in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. We aim to achieve this through an interconnected network of resources, services, and assets. By leveraging existing strengths and building new capabilities, we are creating a comprehensive testing and deployment infrastructure, fostering a collaborative industry ecosystem, developing a skilled workforce, attracting investment, and establishing connections to global markets.

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Vision

Establishing Southeastern New England as a global leader in next generation ocean technology.

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The Ocean Tech Hub provides commercial access to world-class testing facilities, streamlines access to water-based testing, and enables iterative testing in a digital environment. We provide targeted second stage-business growth supports including technical assistance and access to capital. And we are building a comprehensive workforce development portfolio that includes K-12, wraparound supports, lab-based internships, and ongoing employer signaling to ensure demand-driven and future-looking workforce programs.

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