Maritime Blue
Facts
- HQ
- Seattle, Washington, US
- Sectors
- Maritime Transportation
- Founded
- 2018
- Employees
- 28
Seattle Startup Community Foundations Doubles Capitol Hill Space, Plans Bellevue Expansion to Support Growing Members
Seattle startup community Foundations, founded by Aviel Ginzburg, is doubling its Capitol Hill office space and planning an expansion in Bellevue to support its 236 members, including 55 founders-in-residence. The community offers a no-equity, no-fee environment that helps startups grow together, with recent graduates choosing to remain engaged as the program evolves.
Seattle Opens AI House and Foundations Startup Hubs Amid Growing AI Ecosystem
Seattle launched two new startup hubs, AI House and Foundations, to support its growing AI ecosystem, hosting events with notable figures like venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and Mayor Bruce Harrell. These hubs aim to foster collaboration and growth within Seattle's burgeoning AI startup community.
Seattle's Foundations Launches Founder-in-Residence Program Without Equity Requirement for Early-Stage Startups
Seattle-based startup community Foundations has launched a new Founder-in-Residence program designed to support early-stage founders without requiring equity. The program offers mentorship, accepts companies at various development stages, and operates on a rolling basis with a typical six-month participation.
Seattle Launches $32.6M Maritime Innovation Center at Fishermen’s Terminal to Boost Blue Economy
Seattle plans to open a Maritime Innovation Center at Fishermen’s Terminal with $32.6 million in funding to spur marine technology entrepreneurship and job creation. Maritime Blue, a nonprofit behind the initiative, has already supported 51 startups that raised $400 million and created 400 jobs in Washington State.
Tacoma Maritime Innovation Incubator Launches Second Cohort Including Carbon Capture and Propulsion Startups
The Tacoma Maritime Innovation Incubator announced its second cohort featuring five startups and one community organization focusing on maritime technology innovations like bladeless propulsion and carbon capture. The incubator supports these companies with mentorship, networking, and programming to drive economic growth and diversity in Washington state's maritime sector.
Discovery Health Grew from 8 to 300 Employees Under CEO Ann Jarris by Leading COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations in Pacific Northwest Maritime Industry
Discovery Health, led by CEO Ann Jarris, experienced significant growth during the COVID-19 pandemic by overseeing testing and vaccinations for maritime, agriculture, and airport workers in the Pacific Northwest. Starting with just eight employees and limited resources, the Seattle-based health startup expanded to a team of nearly 300, becoming a key partner in pandemic response efforts.
Port of Seattle and Washington Maritime Blue Launch Second Cohort of Maritime Accelerator, Moving Into New Maritime Innovation Center
The Port of Seattle and nonprofit Washington Maritime Blue launched a second-year maritime startup accelerator to connect regional maritime heritage with modern innovation, replacing WeWork Labs with Maritime Blue for mentorship and programming. The Port will provide space in a new Maritime Innovation Center at Fishermen’s Terminal, with construction expected to start this year.
