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SUMMARY:BlueSwell Demo Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:​SeaAhead is proud to present BlueSwell’s sixth graduating cohort of bluetech startups that are engineering technologies for resilience and ocean health. Read more about this exciting group here. Location details to follow registration.  \nAgenda: \n​5:00 PM ET: Doors open \n​5:30 PM ET: Welcome and Guest Speaker \n​6:00 PM ET: Startup Pitches \n​7:00 PM ET: Reception
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/blueswell-demo-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Pitch Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="SeaAhead":MAILTO:witkin@sea-ahead.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T123000
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SUMMARY:SeaAhead Pilot Showcase 2026
DESCRIPTION:​Meet thirteen pilot-ready startups across two days of pitches\, breakouts\, and direct conversations with innovators building solutions for coastal resilience and coastal asset protection! \n​If your organization or your client base owns\, operates\, or insures coastal infrastructure – or if you’re navigating climate risk to physical assets\, supply chains\, or operations – this showcase is built for you. Over the span of two days\, you’ll meet founders with technologies ready to deploy\, hear from peers already running pilots\, and explore where a real-world test could fit into your own roadmap. Venue details to be shared following registration.  \n  \n 
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/seaahead-pilot-showcase-2026/
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Pitch Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="SeaAhead":MAILTO:witkin@sea-ahead.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T161523Z
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UID:10002221-1778155200-1778164200@massfoundersnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Boston-Singapore Tech Synergy: Digitalizing\, Decarbonizing and Automating the Future of Maritime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a deep dive into how Boston’s world-class robotics ecosystem is solving the maritime industry’s most pressing challenges—from decarbonisation to labour shortages and operational safety. \n  \n\n\n​For Startups: Learn how to land pilot opportunities and global exposure through the PIER71 Roadshow program. \n\n\n​ For Investors: Scout the next wave of high-growth maritime tech (AI\, Robotics\, OceanTech\, Sustainability and more). \n\n\n​For Industry Leaders: Network with the architects of the digital and green shipping revolution.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/boston-singapore-tech-synergy-digitalizing-decarbonizing-and-automating-the-future-of-maritime/
LOCATION:Cambridge Innovation Center\, 1 Broadway Street\, FL 5\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000
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SUMMARY:SeaAhead BlueSwell Meet the Cohort 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join SeaAhead for a night to celebrate the latest BlueSwell cohort! Meet eight cutting-edge startups in our current BlueSwell Program as they share their solutions for ocean sustainability and blue economy challenges. This showcase will be held at the CIC office on the MIT campus! \n  \nOur teams are working on everything from biomaterials\, plastic waste solutions\, and sea level rise to genomics testing\, flood analysis\, autonomy solutions for maritime\, and underwater robotic vessels. \n  \nEvent Schedule: \n\n\n​5:00 PM – Doors open\, registration & mingling \n\n\n​5:30 PM – Startup showcase begins (8 teams × 5-minute pitches + Q&A) \n\n\n​6:45 PM – Networking reception with food & drinks \n\n\n​8:00 PM – Event concludes \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/seaahead-blueswell-meet-the-cohort-2026/
CATEGORIES:Hyrbid,In-Person,Networking Event,Pitch Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="SeaAhead":MAILTO:witkin@sea-ahead.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260225T170636Z
CREATED:20260225T170636Z
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UID:10002119-1773144000-1773147600@massfoundersnetwork.org
SUMMARY:SeaAhead Pilot: Coastal Resilience Reverse Pitch Webinar
DESCRIPTION:For BlueTech founders and ESOs/stakeholders interested in SeaAhead Pilot\, a new program designed to connect pilot-ready startups with real-world customers and end-users\, this is a great opportunity to interested share your particular coastal resilience priorities. \n  \nThis session is a chance for startups to: \n\n\n​Hear directly from a set of potential pilot partners about possible deployment and collaboration opportunities \n\n\n\n\n​Understand how industry leaders and coastal decision-makers are thinking about engaging with external innovation \n\n\n\n\n​Start developing pilot ideas that match real operational needs for the SeaAhead Pilot program application
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/seaahead-pilot-coastal-resilience-reverse-pitch-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Online,Talk/lecture,Themed Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="SeaAhead":MAILTO:witkin@sea-ahead.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T173000
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CREATED:20251210T154233Z
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SUMMARY:SeaAhead Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:​Join SeaAhead and our partners for a festive evening as we celebrate the close of 2025 and the many milestones achieved across our bluetech community! Location details to be shared after registration.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/seaahead-holiday-party/
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="SeaAhead":MAILTO:witkin@sea-ahead.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T170000
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DTSTAMP:20250821T184133Z
CREATED:20250821T184133Z
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UID:10001959-1756918800-1756929600@massfoundersnetwork.org
SUMMARY:SeaAhead's End of Summer Party
DESCRIPTION:Calling all bluetech founders! ​Join SeaAhead and our sponsor\, Foley Hoag\, for an end-of-summer gathering with the people shaping the future of ocean innovation.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/seaaheads-end-of-summer-party/
LOCATION:Venture Cafe Cambridge\, One Broadway\, 5th Floor\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Themed Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="SeaAhead":MAILTO:witkin@sea-ahead.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T140000
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UID:10001869-1747310400-1747317600@massfoundersnetwork.org
SUMMARY:SeaAhead Investor Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:​Please join us for SeaAhead’s annual Investor Day! This virtual event features pitches from bluetech startups in the SeaAhead network that are actively raising. These companies offer scalable solutions with substantial potential for returns and positive impact.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/seaahead-investor-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Online,Pitch Event,Themed Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="SeaAhead":MAILTO:witkin@sea-ahead.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T190000
DTSTAMP:20250111T013327Z
CREATED:20250111T013327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T013327Z
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SUMMARY:SeaAhead's 5th Offshore Energy Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join startups\, industry representatives\, educators\, and policymakers in BlueTech for our fifth Offshore Energy Summit! Speakers and schedule to follow in the coming weeks. This event is sponsored by MassCEC. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/seaaheads-5th-offshore-energy-innovation-summit/
LOCATION:The Foundry\, 101 Roger Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Themed Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="SeaAhead":MAILTO:witkin@sea-ahead.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T193000
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SUMMARY:Coastal Resilience Panel
DESCRIPTION:Calling all BlueTech startups! Join SeaAhead and the New England Aquarium for an evening focused on coastal resilience and the potential for innovation to support robust coastal ecosystems\, industries\, communities\, and investment returns. A panel of leading industry\, government and scientific experts will share their experience and insights. \n  \n 
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/coastal-resilience-panel/
LOCATION:Simons Theatre at New England Aquatrium\, 1 Central Wharf\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="SeaAhead":MAILTO:witkin@sea-ahead.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T143000
DTSTAMP:20240912T201208Z
CREATED:20240912T201208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T201208Z
UID:10001632-1727703000-1727706600@massfoundersnetwork.org
SUMMARY:NOAA SBIR Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Calling all BlueTech founders! Join SeaAhead for an information session about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant opportunities with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). \n  \nZoom link will be provided after registration is complete!
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/noaa-sbir-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Online,Talk/lecture,Themed Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="SeaAhead":MAILTO:witkin@sea-ahead.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T120000
DTSTAMP:20240326T002242Z
CREATED:20240326T002242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T002242Z
UID:10001467-1712833200-1712836800@massfoundersnetwork.org
SUMMARY:SEA-CO2: ARPA-E Program Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join SeaAhead in learning about how the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) under the U.S. Department of Energy supports marine innovators. This free event will also dive into the ARPA-E’s Sensing Exports of Anthropogenic Carbon through Ocean Observation (Sea-Co2) Program\, which as announced in the fall will provide funding for 11 projects across 8 different states\, including Massachusetts’ own Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in Falmouth and atdepth MRV in Cambridge.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/sea-co2-arpa-e-program-informational-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar\, MA
CATEGORIES:Online,Talk/lecture,Themed Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SeaAhead":MAILTO:witkin@sea-ahead.com
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T210000
DTSTAMP:20240301T213815Z
CREATED:20240301T213815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T213815Z
UID:10001441-1709830800-1709845200@massfoundersnetwork.org
SUMMARY:BlueSwell Demo Day Cohort IV
DESCRIPTION:SeaAhead and the New England Aquarium are proud to present the latest five graduating bluetech startups from their joint BlueSwell accelerator program that are set to generate lasting change in an ocean of opportunity. \n  \nMeet the startups \n\natdepth MRV – Advanced ocean simulation methods to support marine carbon dioxide removal projects and model human interventions in the ocean.\nBluemvmt – A platform powered by machine learning for underwater environmental monitoring.\nDetoXyFi – Low-cost\, biodegradable\, rapidly deployable water filters made from waste wood to provide clean drinking water for disaster relief.\nMarinas Bio – Seafood delicacies cultivated with cellular agriculture methods\, improving quality\, consistency\, and production time.\nVycarb – Fully measured removal and storage of carbon in water\, restoring carbon balance and fighting ocean acidification.\n\nPlease note that we will move to the aquarium’s main building for our reception.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/blueswell-demo-day-cohort-iv/
LOCATION:Simons Theatre at New England Aquatrium\, 1 Central Wharf\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Pitch Event,Themed Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SeaAhead":MAILTO:witkin@sea-ahead.com
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