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IGNITE22

An Experience You Will
Never Forget

Mark your calendar for the IGNITE 22 Global Tech Showcase, powered by Braid Theory.

May 1, 2025 | AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles

At IGNITE22, entrepreneurs, innovators, and future thinkers come together to network & explore the blue tech industry with exhibits and demonstrations on land and in the water.

Latest News

Seatopia—Commercializing Sustainable Seafood.

Seatopia is transforming seafood with premium, lab-tested fish and full transparency. Partnering with Braid Theory and HATCH BLUE, it’s scaling fast, hitting $2.6M in 2024. With a Series A ahead, Seatopia expands distribution, educates consumers, and drives sustainable aquaculture.

Braid Theory has been awarded funding by the U.S. Department of Energy for its "Constructive Interference to Impact (CI2I)" project. This initiative will guide marine energy startups from ideation to commercialization, leveraging tailored programs and partnerships with AltaSea, Ocean Exchange, and Seaworthy Collective.

Braid Theory, as part of The Continuum, has been awarded $13.9 million from NOAA to support small businesses driving innovation in the Blue Economy. This collaboration, including six other entrepreneurial organizations, will provide mentorship, funding, and resources to help startups bring transformative solutions to the market.

Platform Zero

Braid Theory and Platform Zero signed an MOU to support science and engineering-led companies in driving market growth.

They collaborate to scale up and enforce climate technologies, especially in the maritime sector, by connecting them with relevant projects and contacts worldwide. Their immediate goal is to bring 500 startups to the World Energy Congress in Rotterdam.

Braid Theory’s pre-accelerator, accelerator and venture studio programs target blue economy entrepreneurs

Braid Theory offers a variety of programming, aiming to capture the most promising solutions across all areas of the blue economy innovation ecosystem and enabling technologies.

Our programs follow a curriculum-based instructional and milestone approach, offering an additional 6 months of support post-program. Startups receive access to Braid Theory's unique waterfront facility with coworking areas, lab space, test-beds, and platforms for ocean observing and robotics. Founders work with a team of advisors, instructors, and market partners to accelerate business growth on a path to commercialization and acceleration. Funding opportunities are available through the MOANA network, seed and venture capital partners, and undiluted capital sources including grants.

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FAQ

What is the application deadline for the programs?

The application deadline for the LA Blue fall program is September 4, 2024.
The Springboard application is ongoing.

When do the programs begin?

The onboarding for LA Blue program starts the week of September 15, 2024.

Are the teams required to move to Los Angeles?

We love LA (and our favorite neighborhood, San Pedro) and we think you will too! However, it's not a requirement for you to move here to be in our programs. For LA Blue, you must have the intent to build and grow your business here in LA and a great way to do that is through getting customers. We'll help you with that. For the venture studios, you will be required to be onsite as necessary to perform the pilot project. All workshops for both programs will be presented virtually.