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New startup pavilion at IBEX 2024 – plus pitching competition opens

Building on the success of the Yachting Ventures Start-Up Pavilion at METSTRADE in Amsterdam, Yachting Ventures is heading to the US to host a sister event at IBEX (International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference) in Tampa, Florida, this October. IBEX has partnered with Yachting Ventures (YV) to introduce an inaugural Start-Up Pavilion in 2024. The space […]

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Start-Up Pavilion returns to METSTRADE

Following a successful debut last year, METSTRADE will host its second Start-Up Pavilion in November, in collaboration with Yachting Ventures. Last year’s event featured 15 startups showcasing their products and technologies, garnering attention from industry experts and attendees. The METSTRADE Start-Up Pavilion offers a platform for emerging companies to showcase ideas, including propulsion systems, apps, […]

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Startups invited to pitch for funding at Dubai competition

Startups in the marine and yachting industry are invited to apply to pitch for funding at the upcoming GCC Smart Yachting Days event in Dubai, which takes place from 28-29 February 2024. Yachting Ventures and Monaco Marina Management (M3) are partnering to host the event, during which ten selected startups will present their pitches at […]

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Are marinas getting smarter?

MIN looks at the rise and usage of booking technologies and apps within smart marina. Like all industries, the maritime sector is increasingly under the influence of a technological shift, and the transformative power of digital solutions is coming to the fore in smart marinas. With the industry ushering in a younger generation of end […]

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Startup showcase scheduled for Miami Boat Show

Yachting Ventures and Seaworthy Collective have launched the Blue Startup Pitch Event, which will run on 16 February 2024 at Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. Set against the backdrop of the boat show, the startup event will showcase global startups in the ocean and maritime innovation (BlueTech) spaces coupled with presentations from keynote speakers, […]

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Interview: Open Water Solar

Open Water Solar is a pioneering solar panel manufacturing company. Founder and CEO, Simon Angus, says the Open Water Solar panels are “an order of magnitude” stronger, lighter and more durable than any other panels on the market. In November 2023, METSTRADE and Yachting Ventures teamed up to introduce the new Start-Up Pavilion – a […]

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Interview: Pascal Technologies CEO talks long-range electrification

Pascal Technologies is helping boatbuilders offer long-range electric boats and ferries and was one of the 15 startups selected to showcase at November’s METSTRADE Startup Pavilion, supported by Yachting Ventures. CEO Carl Rehn says that although the maritime industry is actively trying to become more sustainable, the industry tends to be somewhat conservative in embracing […]

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Yachting Ventures launches marine startup fund

Yachting Ventures (YV), a global hub for startups and scaleups in the leisure marine industry, has expanded its services and now supports startups with branding, marketing, strategy, events and fundraising. YV is also currently gearing up to raise a fund dedicated to leisure marine, enabling direct investments into the most promising startups within the community. […]

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Call for startups to join pitching competition at boot Düsseldorf 2024

A call has gone out for startups to join a pitching competition at boot Düsseldorf 2024 (20-28 January), with the chance to win a free stand at boot Düsseldorf 2025. The competition, which is a partnership between boot Düsseldorf, European Boating Industry (EBI) and Yachting Ventures, is designed to foster industry innovators while connecting startups […]

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Lineup announced for Innovation Zone at Abu Dhabi Boat Show

Organisers of the 2023 Abu Dhabi International Boat Show have confirmed the lineup for the show’s new Innovation Zone, held in partnership with startup hub Yachting Ventures. The Innovation Zone sees 16 CleanTech startups exhibiting, including Evoy, Aerofoils, RAD Propulsion, Ripple Boats and Navier.  The annual trade show returns to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition […]

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Abu Dhabi Boat Show launches innovation hub

Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) is launching a new innovation hub for its upcoming fifth edition, in partnership with startup hub Yachting Ventures. Organisers of the annual show, which runs this year from 9-12 November 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) say the hub will be ‘dedicated to supporting CleanTech and […]