Sponsors

Murre Technologies has been supplying the EasyFarm system with which mussel seed cultivation is possible, for almost 20 years. Seaweed cultivation and processing is their next development. Murre Technologies is building a harvester that harvests the seaweed from the cultivation nets in the sea. Sowing seaweed is also part of the EasyFarm concept, which is why they supply the complete system for harvesting and sowing the seaweed. They have also developed a seaweed bubble washer to sort the sand and undersized waste such as crustaceans from the product during the washing process. The system is equipped with separation rollers for this, the washing water is continuously filtered through a separator drum. To reduce the iodine content, they use a blanching/cooling system.

In short, they are your partner in seaweed harvesting and processing!

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is an independent, nonprofit research institute located in East Boothbay, Maine. From the Arctic to the Antarctic, Bigelow Laboratory scientists use innovative approaches to study the foundation of global ocean health and unlock its potential to improve the future for all life on our planet.

Creative, cutting-edge science is their hallmark. They’ve reimagined ocean research – fusing the best of scientific inquiry and entrepreneurial ingenuity. This bold and nimble approach has transformed their independent nonprofit from a scrappy startup to a world-renowned hub of ocean discovery during the last 50 years.

With the help of generous supporters, they’re empowering diverse researchers to collaboratively explore – and exceed – the traditional boundaries of their fields. Together, they are turning the tide on global challenges, and unlocking the incredible opportunity hidden in each drop of the ocean.

Norfolk Green Ventures is committed to helping seaweed reach its full potential. They believe seaweed will be the most transformative crop of our lifetime and is a solution to some of the world’s most challenging problems. They view investment in the seaweed industry as an opportunity to do well for investors and do good for the planet. Their strategy is to identify and invest in great ideas, exceptional people, and quality assets. Leveraging their deep expertise and extensive network in the business world, they aim to foster growth in the companies they invest in and empower entrepreneurs to build world-class seaweed businesses. Their portfolio currently consists of 11 companies from around the world and across the value chain. Norfolk Green Ventures is always looking to invest in new, exciting, and transformative ideas. 

For more information please visit their website at www.norfolkgreenventures.com or get in touch at contact@norfolkgreenventures.com.

Alaska Airlines is more than just an airline. They're a team of people who are passionate about creating an airline people love. From the roots connecting remote villages in the state of Alaska to the global reach today, much has changed over the last 92 years. But what hasn't is their commitment to the communities they serve and their desire to deliver genuine, caring service for the guests.

In everything they do, they're guided by five core values: own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

They're proud of the heritage and energized by the future. They can't wait to welcome you onboard and help you discover why they are more than just an airline.

The Alaska Blue Economy Center (ABEC) at University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) was established in 2019 to serve as a platform to connect Alaskans to relevant resources, expertise, and best practices both across and outside of the state in the myriad of Blue Economy sectors.

More information, including contact details, can be found at the website: https://www.uaf.edu/abec/index.php

The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority – known as AIDEA – is an independently governed public corporation of the State of Alaska and serves as Alaska’s development finance authority.

Formed by the Alaska State Legislature in 1967, AIDEA fulfills an economic development-focused mission by making investments and offering financing tools to businesses and communities. While they are best known for larger-scale projects, such as the Red Dog Mine, they’re in Alaska’s communities every day through a suite of financing programs for small and mid-sized businesses, such as Conduit Revenue Bond Program, Direct Finance Program, Loan Participation Program, Small Business Economic Development Fund, and Rural Development Initiative Fund.

Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute is a tribally managed marine research facility located in Seward, Alaska, USA. They are a major subsidiary of the Chugach Regional Resources Commission, a tribal consortium established for the purposes of management and advocacy in the preservation of natural resources and subsistence opportunities for the native peoples of Southcentral Alaska. The focus of the organization is projects that enhance economic and subsistence opportunities for local communities, Tribal or otherwise. As such, Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute has a large focus area that includes a diverse range of mariculture development opportunities. As a production facility, the Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute raises subsistence and commercial species while using the facility to expand research and development to several new species for potential mainstream mariculture applications. As a research facility, the Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute conducts research and development to enhance the use of mariculture techniques throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.

Grow Ketchikan’s mission is fulfilling the community’s need for a growing economy, rewarding employment, and an enhanced quality of life.

They have crafted an economic diversification strategy that nurtures traditional industries such as tourism and fishing while advancing new and exciting opportunities in mariculture and especially kelp farming.  Since 2011, they have assisted mariculture businesses in marketing, finance, planning, fund raising and all aspects of growth.

Located in Cordova, Alaska, they are home to the only place-based institute on Prince William Sound, which presents one of the world’s best opportunities for climate research and testing innovations at an important time. 

They aim to create a better-informed citizenry, advance scientific knowledge for resource managers and policymakers, and revitalize public decision-making to maintain resources, businesses, and communities.

GreenWave works with coastal communities to create a blue green economy that ensures we all make a living on a living planet. Its farmer-led organization helps small- and medium-scale fishermen and shellfish growers integrate kelp into their businesses in a polyculture model known as regenerative ocean farming. GreenWave’s goal is to train 10,000 farmers and hatchery technicians by 2030, to catalyze the widespread adoption of regenerative ocean farming and yield meaningful climate, marine ecosystem, and economic impacts. GreenWave’s resources are intended to support the emerging industry as a whole, with priority given to the needs of fishermen, Indigenous groups, and other under-resourced coastal communities directly affected by climate change to ensure they benefit from the industry’s growth.

GreenWave launched an online Regenerative Ocean Farming Hub in April 2022 to accelerate resource sharing to a broad audience to rapidly expand adoption of the model. Hub components include an interactive farm design and budgeting tool; seed-to-harvest curriculum for new and experienced ocean farmers and kelp hatchery operators; a community forum to connect farmers, hatchery technicians, and other stakeholders to disseminate best practices; and Seaweed Source, a digital platform that connects regenerative ocean farmers and buyers.

Foraged & Found is a women-owned and operated company specializing in delicious, nutrient-rich foods made from sustainably sourced ingredients from Alaska's pristine waters.Foraged & Found is committed to promoting the health of both people and the planet by harnessing the natural bounty of the ocean to create innovative and nourishing food products. From bullwhip kelp pickles to sea asparagus pesto, every product is crafted with care and a commitment to health and environmental consciousness. Foraged & Found believes that food should not only taste good but also do good, and they are proud to lead the way towards a more sustainable and delicious future.

Blue Dot Kitchen is a farmer owned company that builds markets for kelp farmers by bringing kelp to the people through irresistibly delicious foods the help cleanse the ocean with every bite! Seacharrones, their kelp puff, has brought kelp to sports stadiums, bars, hospitals, and retailers - with more in sight!