CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

PURPOSE - Startups are developing solutions to an array of challenges in the offshore wind sector and can play a key role in building an effective, competitive, and responsible industry on the East Coast. However, we also recognize that it is often difficult for startups to gain traction in the offshore wind industry, as the supply chain can be hesitant to rely on innovations without a long history of implementation. . Startups need to find appropriate entry points to gain access to pilot opportunities that will allow them to prove their concepts and value to developers and service providers. The purpose of this innovation showcase is to give visibility to novel solutions and make it easier for startups and corporate offshore wind stakeholders to connect.

INNOVATION SHOWCASE APPLICATIONS DUE DECEMBER 15, 2021 - SeaAhead and Ørsted will select eight startups to give 5-minute pitches before audience of offshore wind and blue economy stakeholders in the Northeast. Applicants will also be eligible to receive one of up to three one-year SeaAhead Startup Community Memberships, sponsored by Ørsted.

ELIGIBILITY - This showcase will be held in-person at CIC Providence. Priority will be given to applicants that are able to travel to the event, however there may be opportunities to pitch remotely. Startups working on solutions to challenges across the offshore wind sector are welcome to apply. Read about possible innovation areas here.

Please fill out the application below.

TIMELINE

November 1 - Application Period Opens

December 15 - Application Period Closes

January 10 - Pitch Selections Announced

January 25 - Showcase Event in Providence, RI

Email*

First name*

Last name*

Job Title*

Company name*

Website URL*

City*

State/Region*

Country/Region*

Are you able to join us at CIC Providence for this event?*

Proof of a Covid-19 vaccination will be required for all guests. Options to give a remote pitch will be available.

Yes

Stage*

Please provide a brief description of your company and innovation (2 sentences max)*

Have you piloted your innovation (in offshore wind or any other industry)?*

Yes

If you have piloted you innovation, please provide a brief description of the project.

Please upload a non-NDA pitch or informational deck.*

PDFs are preferred

[Optional] Please paste the link (from Youtube, Vimeo, etc) to a video of you pitching your innovation or startup below. This video must be less than 90 seconds long and answer questions such as:
-- What is you business?
-- Who is your customer?
-- What is the problem that you are solving?
-- What is the proof that you can solve the problem?

You may use an existing video of a prior pitch.

Leadership Team and Demographic Information

SeaAhead welcome applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. We strive to pioneer collaborative solutions and engage communities that are often under-represented and underserved, but disproportionally impacted by climate and ocean challenges. This self-identification is completely voluntary, will be kept strictly confidential, and will be used only to meet reporting requirements. Providing or declining to provide this information will not result in adverse action of any kind.

How many people are on your founding/leadership team?*

Please specify the ethnicities/races represented on your founding/leadership team*

Has anyone on your founding/leadership team served in the military?

Yes

Does anyone on your founding/leadership team have a disability?

Yes

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