New England Ocean Cluster

The New England Ocean Cluster was proudly created in partnership with Þor Sigfusson, Founder and Chairman of the Iceland Ocean Cluster (IOC), headquartered in Reykjavik. Þor partnered with Maine based company Soli DG Inc. and together the NEOC was founded. Soli DG Inc. is the initial investor and current managing partner of the NEOC. Like our sister cluster, our goal is to connect people within the ocean economy, and to encourage an innovative and sustainable approach to realizing economic opportunity The New England Ocean Cluster is a private-sector, membership-based entity.

Hosting/Sponsoring Organisation: Since our founding in 2014, we have worked on a membership basis with individuals, businesses, entrepreneurs, public and nonprofit entities, as well as academic institutions on a broad cross section of projects. Our goal is to provide our clients with access to a global network of industry leaders and subject matter experts, offer sound strategic support, and to help turn innovative ideas into commercially viable products, programs, or entities. Sponsors : University of Maine Graduate & Professional Center Eaton Peabody Rising Tide Brewing Company Thompson's Point

Criteria: What is the criteria to incubate your project Core to the NEOC’s efforts is the firmly held belief that new ideas must be transformational; they must inspire the development of unique products, they must improve existing services, and they must create new opportunities for exchange between communities and cultures. If we want society to look at the ocean differently and more holistically, then we must work together. This is the ‘rising tide’ mentality and a fundamental tenet of the New England Ocean Cluster.

List of projects they are working on: Consulting, facilitation, networking, entrepreneurship, incubation, workgroups, public speaking, tours, strategic development, and collaboration