Fundición Ocean

Un centro estratégico en la Isla Grande de Hawai para fomentar la innovación acuícola en Hawai y el resto de las Américas.

Geographical focus

Hawaii Islands, USA

Application deadline

50+

aqua technology businesses operating out of HOST Park

1-to-1

on-hand business development and marketing help

870

acres of Master Permitted prime coastal property

What program offering is

In 2019, Hatch Blue set up a strategic hub on the big island of Hawai’i to foster aquaculture innovation within Hawai’i and the wider Americas.

Operating within the industrial Hawai’i Ocean Science & Technology (HOST) park, and in partnership with the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai’i Authority (NELHA), the Hatch Blue office now forms as the Ocean Foundry campus an incubator for the development of world class aquaculture innovation & technologies.

The incubator campus hosts, stimulates, guides, develops and supports the world’s best aquaculture and innovation talent in their drive to solve key aquaculture sustainability challenges.

Uniquely positioned where R&D intersects with the world’s largest multi-species subtropical aquaculture location, the Hatch Blue Ocean Foundry platform will facilitate entrepreneurs from all around the world who are seeking to develop their technologies and build successful scalable businesses.

Únase al programa para recibir

Co-working office space

Co-working office space.

Cold and warm water testing

Access to both cold AND warm water testing.

[CREST] Discovery trips

Customer and industry discovery trips to partner farms and feedmills in Hawai’i, Norway, Singapore, and Vietnam.

[CREST] Exposure to our global network

Acceso a nuestra red mundial de inversores, representantes de la industria, agricultores y pioneros, creada a lo largo de la última década.

Investor-readiness analysis and advice

Investor-readiness analysis and advice conducted by our fund managers.

Learning and collaboration

Join a community of 135+ ventures and entrepreneurs from previous accelerators and innovation studios for learning and collaboration.

Marketing and design help

On-hand marketing and design help.

Mentorship sessions

Mentor sessions with industry leaders and personalized discussion opportunities.

R&D facilities

R&D facilities.

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Inversión

Invertimos en los siguientes sectores

Póngase en contacto con nosotros

For questions about current program please contact our team

Dylan Howell
Dylan Howell
Director de Operaciones - América

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuándo finaliza el plazo de solicitud?
¿Cuándo empieza el programa?
How long does this program last?
¿Dónde está ubicado el programa?

The Ocean Foundry platform is located at the Hatch Blue office at NELHA’s HOST park in Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i.

¿Cuánta inversión recibe mi empresa?
¿Existe algún tipo de ayuda financiera para viajar al lugar del programa?

There will not be any funding for travel and accommodation for participants.

¿Necesito ser una empresa registrada para presentar mi solicitud?

No, you do not need to have a registered entity upon application but we hope that you intend to, and are ready to do so during your research & company development phase.

Nuestro equipo ya ha pasado por un programa de aceleración. ¿Aún podemos participar?

Yes, you are still eligible. Hatch Blue’s Ocean Foundry is quite unique as it is the world's leading aquaculture-focused business incubator, and can offer both r&d and business support and/or sector expertise depending on the participants needs.

¿Cuál es el número mínimo de participantes por equipo?

A minimum of one founder but essential to the success is the onsite attendance & participation of all founder/executive-level members.

¿Tengo que estar presente durante todo el programa?

Yes, you or your team needs to be onsite to maintain & manage your own technology & business development. However, if your trials and research only require intermittent onsite presence, this can be discussed. It should be highlighted that there will be regular opportunities to meet visiting executive mentors & industry partners where your presence will be strongly encouraged.

Will there be a finale event or demo day?
¿Qué ocurre una vez finalizado el programa?
¿Quién está detrás de Hatch Blue?
¿Cómo se tratarán mis secretos comerciales y mi propiedad intelectual?

There is no specific requirement for you to disclose your confidential information (including any trade secrets) or IP during your attendance. However, if you do wish to share any information with us, the Hatch Blue team will ensure that all information is kept totally confidential and will not be shared without your written permission.

Successful applicants will be required to adhere to a strict confidentiality agreement under contract.

What is the difference between the innovation studios, blue venture builders, ocean foundry and CREST Accelerator?

Program specific questions

Are there any time related / restrictions on attendance at Ocean Foundry?

Progress will be continually assessed throughout attendance in Ocean Foundry which has a cap of 12 months in terms of program access given the nature of R&D and early stage development. continuous agreed milestones will need to be achieved in order to ensure continued participation in all incubator activities and access to resources and facilities.

What facilities are available to members in the Ocean Foundry platform?

  • espacio de colaboración y salas de reuniones
  • espacio multifuncional de I+D con permiso maestro para instalaciones que permitan probar productos y protocolos
  • espacio para instalaciones de ensayo multiespecies marinas y de agua dulce
  • Acceso a las aguas cálidas de la superficie del océano (200 pies de profundidad) y a las aguas frías del océano (2000 pies de profundidad).
  • laboratorios húmedos
  • laboratorios de análisis en seco
  • talleres de fabricación/makerspace

Please mention any special requests your project might have in the application form.

Are there any costs/fees associated with the Ocean Foundry?

The fees for using the office space, trial systems and facilities are waived for Ocean Foundry members* (individual applications will be assessed case-by-case). All participating members can utilize the Hatch Blue office & trial facilities for the duration of your research without cost. There may be costs associated with dry lab space and any consumable materials required.