Blue Economy Investment Summit

About the Summit

• Date: October 24, 2025
• Venue: The Roux Institute, Portland, Maine

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.

This one-day event offers a unique opportunity to explore major trends shaping ocean and marine technology investment — what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s needed next. Attendees will hear from innovative founders, seasoned investors, and key stakeholders advancing blue economy solutions that address the most pressing challenges facing our oceans today. Maine’s leadership in the sustainable ocean economy will be front and center, with a spotlight on how the region is catalyzing growth across Northern New England and beyond.

This year’s summit will explore the intersection of climate tech and the blue economy with attention to how shifting market conditions are shaping opportunities in this sector. We’ll also highlight Maine’s dynamic entrepreneurship ecosystem and its role in fostering sustainable ocean innovation.

Apply for a Flash Talk!

Are you an early-stage startup with an innovative solution for the blue economy? Apply for a Flash Talk spot 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.

Please complete this short application form 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, our Corporate and Foundations Relations Manager.