2025 Blue Economy Investment Summit

Schedule

Fri Oct 24 2025 at 10:00 am to 06:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Roux Institute at Northeastern University | Portland, ME

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Join global investors, innovators & leaders in Maine for the 3rd annual Blue Economy Investment Summit.
About this Event

The 2025 Blue Economy Investment Summit is a one-day event exploring the evolving landscape of ocean and marine technology investment—what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s needed next. Hear from innovative founders, seasoned investors, and key stakeholders who are advancing solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our oceans today.

This year’s summit will focus on the intersection of climate tech and the blue economy, with a look at how shifting market conditions are shaping opportunities in this growing sector. We’ll also highlight Maine’s vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem and its leadership role in driving sustainable ocean innovation across Northern New England and beyond.

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.



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Apply for a Flash Talk!

Are you an early-stage startup with an innovative solution for the blue economy? at the 2025 Blue Economy Investment Summit! It’s a great way to showcase your venture to investors and industry leaders.



Exhibiting Opportunities

We offer two exhibitor options for this year’s summit:

  • Startup Table — $150: Includes one 30" cocktail table and one summit ticket. Ideal for early-stage ventures showcasing innovations or enabling technologies in the blue economy.
  • Ecosystem Builder Table — $200: Includes one 6' table with tablecloth and one summit ticket. Designed for incubators, nonprofits, universities, consultants, and companies that support the blue economy ecosystem.

to help us learn more about your organization and confirm your exhibitor placement. A member of our team will follow up with next steps and payment instructions if approved.



Interested in Sponsoring the Summit?

We offer a variety of sponsorship levels that provide excellent visibility and impact. If your organization would like to support this event and help expand access to the summit, please reach out to Maeve McGowan, GMRI’s Corporate and Foundations Relations Manager, at [email protected].


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Where is it happening?

The Roux Institute at Northeastern University, 100 Fore Street, Portland, United States

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