“BLUE & AltaSea will be USA's BlueTech bookends.”

The Industrial Foundry

Blue Innovation Labs (PBC)

Headquartered at TechPlace, Brunswick Landing, Maine, we provide the critical physical infrastructure and dual-use assets required to navigate the "Valley of Death." Our Blue Incubator focus is on the industrial transition from the lab bench to the North Atlantic with two tracks.

• Blue Vector (TRL 4–6): The mid-piece track for ruggedizing prototypes and validating dual-use applications.
• Blue Meridian (TRL 7–9): The commercialization engine for late-stage deployment and international market entry.

Blue Institute: The Human Capital Engine

Our sister organization, Blue Institute,  is a 501(c)(3) mission focused on global talent and the "Spirit" of the corridor—pairing human leadership with technical innovation to build a resilient BlueTech workforce.

• The Blue Excelerator (BX) Connection: Leveraging our global network of 61 alumni to identify high-impact, dual-use ventures that require specialized leadership and operational ruggedization.
• The Blue Sentinel: A strategic initiative designed to integrate military veterans into this dual-use technology pipeline. We are currently architecting the framework for this deployment model to bridge the gap between military expertise and maritime innovation.

NATO DIANA’s Rapid Adoption Service enables first R&D contract between DRDC and HonuWorx.

NATO DIANA, on behalf of Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) has awarded an R&D contract to UK‑based technology company HonuWorx, marking the first research and development contract awarded on behalf of an Allied nation under NATO DIANA’s Rapid Adoption Service. 

The contract follows DRDC’s decision to engage NATO DIANA and its Rapid Adoption Service to identify a DIANA innovator capable of addressing a Canadian capability need. Through this process, HonuWorx was selected to undertake a targeted engineering study as a follow‑on activity from NATO DIANA’s highly competitive challenge programme. 

“HonuWorx’s proposed system, initially envisioned to support the offshore oil industry, holds the potential to allow Canadian Defence Research to effectively and efficiently operate and maintain future, deepwater power and data infrastructure and support the testing of emerging deep-sea technologies,” said Brian May, Section Head for Scientific and Engineering Trials at the Atlantic Research Centre of DRDC. 

The Blue Incubator is the scaling platform providing the specialized infrastructure and maritime expertise required to move high-potential innovation from the lab bench to the gantry for full-scale sea deployment. Blue Incubator is a long-term, hybrid program typically ranging from 1 to 2 years - providing the sustained support necessary for deep-tech maritime ventures to navigate complex TRL transitions.

We are currently preparing for our next Blue Incubator Cohort. We offer two distinct strands of support:

• Blue Vector (TRL 4-6): Focused on the critical mid-piece of the innovation pipeline, moving technologies from validated prototypes to integrated systems in a maritime environment.
• Blue Meridian (TRL 7-9): Targeted at long-term support and deployment readiness for advanced-stage startups nearing full commercialization or defense acquisition.
• Headquartered in the State of Maine is critical for your startup’s development, sustainability, and success!

Open Applications: World Oceans Day (June 8th)

Join us on Thursday, June 25th, for the BX6 Demo Day. Experience the culmination of our latest Blue Excelerator cohort as we showcase nature-positive, dual-use solutions designed for a resilient planet. From subsea tech to climate-ready hardware, see how our global cohort is developing pilots and prototypes.

From Local Harbors to Global Horizons: Connecting the North Atlantic BlueTech Corridor to celebrate a thriving Blue Economy.

When: Autumn 2026

How: Participation & collaboration updates on  World Oceans Day June 8th

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