Blue Economy Investment Summit
Join us for the 2025 Blue Economy Investment Summit.
The third annual Blue Economy Investment Summit will bring together leading investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem builders from around the world to Maine. Tickets will be available soon!
The program will feature:
- Panel discussions: Explore key trends shaping the future of blue economy investment, with insights from investors, entrepreneurs, industry experts, and policymakers.
- Startup spotlights: : Fast-paced presentations offering snapshots of emerging innovations and investment opportunities shaping the market.
- Exhibitor showcase: Engage with founders and organizations driving and supporting innovation across the blue economy.
Tickets will be available soon!
About the Summit
- Date: October 24, 2025
- Venue: The Roux Institute, Portland, Maine
The 2025 Blue Economy Investment Summit is hosted in partnership with The ClimateTech Incubator at Northeastern University's Roux Institute and guided by a steering committee of leaders from Blue Venture Forum, Maine Venture Fund, Maine Technology Institute, CEI, and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences.
This one-day event offers a unique opportunity to explore major trends shaping ocean and marine technology investment — what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s needed next. Attendees will hear from innovative founders, seasoned investors, and key stakeholders advancing blue economy solutions that address the most pressing challenges facing our oceans today. Maine’s leadership in the sustainable ocean economy will be front and center, with a spotlight on how the region is catalyzing growth across Northern New England and beyond.
This year’s summit will explore the intersection of climate tech and the blue economy with attention to how shifting market conditions are shaping opportunities in this sector. We’ll also highlight Maine’s dynamic entrepreneurship ecosystem and its role in fostering sustainable ocean innovation.
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