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Newport, RI - September 17, 2024 – We are excited to announce that Bluemvmt, has been selected to present at the inaugural Newport Investor Summit. This highly anticipated event, taking place in the scenic seaside city of Newport, RI, will gather top investors and cutting-edge startups from across the East Coast of the US. The Summit promises a dynamic day of pitching, networking, and collaboration, providing unique opportunities for both emerging startups and forward-thinking investors. The Newport Investor Summit will offer a unique opportunity for participants to engage with cutting-edge companies and the latest innovations. Nearly 100 applications were submitted by startups eager to pitch at the event, and Bluemvmt was one of the few selected to take the stage. “We’re thrilled to have Bluemvmt join us for the Summit. Their innovative approach truly stood out among a highly competitive group of applicants. We look forward to seeing their pitch and connecting them with investors who can help accelerate their growth,” said Pat Sabatino, Investor Summit Co-Chair, Newport Investor Summit. The Summit team has collaborated with a number of East Coast accelerators to identify and curate the best startups that offer compelling investment opportunities. The event will be structured around three distinct tracks: Health Tech: Spotlighting cutting-edge innovations in healthcare, including digital health, medical devices, and biotech solutions. Ocean Tech/Dual Use: Focusing on groundbreaking technologies that serve both civilian and military applications, with a special emphasis on oceanic and maritime advancements. Showcase: A diverse array of startups spanning multiple industries, offering a glimpse into the future of innovation across various sectors. Bluemvmt will be among the selected startups pitching to investors across these sectors, positioning themselves to make a significant impact in the startup community. The Newport Investor Summit promises to be an exciting event, not only for Bluemvmt and the other participating startups, but also for investors looking to discover the next wave of innovation. With representation from top-tier investors, accelerators, and thought leaders, the Summit is set to be a transformative experience for all involved. For more information on the Newport Investor Summit, please visit www.newportinvestorsummit.org or contact NewportInvestor@RIHUB.org

NEWPORT RI. (August 29, 2024) - Bluemvmt was one of five startups to receive a RISE UP Technology Implementation Excellence Award at 401 Tech Bridge's prestigious BlueTIDE event on August 29th. With RISE-UP (Resilient, Innovative, Sustainable Economies via University Partnerships) it is a multi-year initiative funded by the US Office of Naval Research (ONR) fostering collaboration between the University of Alaska, University of Hawaii, and University of Rhode Island to develop the products and workforce required to support national security and the maritime economy of the U.S. Through RISE-UP, faculty, students and entrepreneurs are engaged to ensure all have the necessary skills and tools for launching a successful startup and can navigate the pathways for taking technological innovations to market.

BOSTON, MASS. (August 2, 2024) - Bluemvmt has been selected to participate in 401 Tech Bridge's BlueTIDE in-water demonstration day on August 29 in Newport, RI. "This event will set the bar for demonstrations of maritime technologies and collaboration between small businesses in New England. Shinning a spotlight on innovations that have been evaluated and selected during each of our recent technical focus demonstrations in Multidomain & Undersea Communications, Digital Twin & Virtual World, Persistent Monitoring & Sensing, and Autonomous & Uncrewed Systems. Attendees will experience over 30 captivating maritime technologies through live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and engaging presentations illustrating how these technologies are transforming both defense and private sector applications. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness how technology leaders are advancing maritime capabilities." (BlueTIDE web page). For more information visit: https://401techbridge.org/event/bluetide-2024/

BOSTON, MASS. (June 27, 2024) - Bluemvmt is delighted to announce our collaboration with the research team at the University of Southern Mississippi. Center Director Jason McKenna announced in a LinkedIn Post: "We are getting ready to launch our CUBEnet-based Generative AI we’re calling SeaWatchAI (based on the Bluemvmt innovative platform), but I wanted to share a case study we just published that speaks to the power of Generative AI in supporting critical ocean science and Operational Oceanography at scale." This new capability is described in an article published by Crimson Publishers. https://crimson-publishers-oceanography.blogspot.com/2024/06/seawatchai-blueai-enhancement.html

BOSTON, MASS. (March 7, 2024) - Bluemvmt Co-Founders Joe Wheeler & Craig Harper were delighted to share the stage with the program's other four cohort IV companies in presenting to a packed house at the New England Aquarium's Simons IMAX Theater. The Boston Business Journal covered the event and Inno Report Isabel Tehan interviewed Bluemvmt CEO Joe Wheeler who reinforced that the company's innovative platform-as-a-service would allow for "easier processing of data from ocean sensors, and uses artificial inteligence to analyze it." Read the full article here: https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/inno/stories/news/2024/03/08/blueswell-cohort-four.html

BOSTON, MASS. (February 16, 2024) - Bluemvmt Co-Founder & CTO Craig Harper has been invited to participate on a panel at the Ocean Sciences Meeting in New Orleans on Wednesday February 21 at 12:45 PM local. The topic: Accelerating Innovation and Spurring Growth for the New Blue Economy with NOAA Open Data Dissemination could not be more relevant or urgent given the need to leverage all available resources to address the issues facing our oceans. Please be sure to join this session if you are attending this year.

BOSTON, MASS. (November. 19, 2023) - We are pleased to share that Bluemvmt Co-Founder & CEO Joe Wheeler is participating on a panel at the Island of Hope Pavillion on Dec 6 at COP28. Entitled: An Ocean Of Opportunity: Nurturing Marine Resources In The Ocean Decade, this 50-minute session will be moderated by James Ellsmoor, CEO, Island Innovation. Joe will be sharing an update on Bluemvmt's Earthshot Prize nomination: Digitally Twinning Barbados Coastal Waters. Joining Mr. Wheeler on the panel are Dr. Nick Hardam-Mountford, FMBA, Head of Oceans and Natural Resources, The Commonwealth, Alison Clausen, Programme Specialist, UNESCO - Intergovermental Oceanographic Commission, and Penny Becker, Vice-President, Island Conservation. If you are attending COP28, please join the program.

BOSTON, MASS. (Nov 15, 2023) - Bluemvmt will be presenting at MassChallenge's Blue Tech Sprint grand finale event on November 16, 2023 from 5 to 8 PM at the MassChallenge offices at 10 Fan Pier Blvd in Boston. Other startups presenting include: Aloft Systems, BLUEiQ, Fleet Robotics, GT Digital Ltd and Hydronet to name a few. Please join the festivities and networking at this exciting display of some of New England's finist blue tech startups.

BOSTON, MASS. (Nov 1, 2023) - Bluemvmt has been selected as one of the 100 startups to join NEXGEN's COP28 Startup Accelerator Program. In the November 1st press release NEXGEN shared that New Energy Nexus and COP28 have partnered to deliver the first climate tech program of its kind leading up to COP28, the global climate summit this year hosted in Dubai. "We’re thrilled to announce that these 100 diverse climate tech startups have been selected to be part of this one-of-a-kind-program. From energy efficiency to mobility and AgTech, these 100 startups represent grassroots solutions from the regions of the world that need massive investments in climate innovation,” said Danny Kennedy, CEO of New Energy Nexus. “If the world is to transition to 100% clean energy for 100% of the population, then we need more thriving entrepreneurs deploying bundles of solutions, especially in the global South. This accelerator program builds on New Energy Nexus’ 20 years of experience in growing clean energy startups around the world and will help equip these entrepreneurs with the skills and networks to help them grow.” At the minimum, startups have a working prototype and most have some initial revenue. The one-month accelerator program aims to support the growth of selected startups, access to financing and commercial partnerships, and support expansion in new geographies. Selected startups will also have the opportunity to showcase their solutions onsite at COP28 in the UAE.