Accelerator Programs

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

Acceleration 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. Entrepreneurs work with a team of advisors, instructors, and market partners to accelerate business growth on a path to commercialization. Funding opportunities available through the MOANA network, seed and venture capital partners, and undiluted capital sources including grants.

Launched in January 2022 at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, the inaugral Celsius, LA Blue, and Blue+ pre-accelerator and accelerator cohorts were fully subscribed, focusing on port efficiencies, aquaculture and fisheries, ocean observation, water and energy, and other sustainable ocean solutions.