sf blue tech is a san francisco blue economy professional group and networking ecosystem for ocean tech startups and stewards
we build innovative solutions that drive the port of sf blue economy initiative. our members work as:
biologists, marine scientists, oceanographers
submersible and AUV developers
mCDR, ocean acidification experts
data scientists, ocean AI scientists
water, wave, tidal professionals
aquaculture, oyster, seaweed, fishery leaders
ocean, coastal, estuary stewards
sailors, maritime port trades
ocean investors, blue economy investors
students, educators, civic leaders
upcoming events:
september 10
wildtype cultured seafood
september 19
california coastal cleanup on treasure island
*october 6
submersibles + USVs
showcase + panel presentation
november 12
go fish!
december 10
holiday mixer scientists vs. sailors
*special event
join us at california coastal cleanup
september 19
treasure island
10am – noon
receive sfbt event notices
and updates
determining the value of the blue economy
- 4 in 10 Americans are employed in coastal counties, with 53 million jobs contributing $7 trillion to the national economy, Center for the Blue Economy/NOAA
- 37% of U.S. employment is located along American shorelines, Center for the Blue Economy / NOAA
- Globally, more than 30 million ocean jobs contribute to this sector, London School of Economics and Political Science
- The Blue Economy accounts for 2.5% of added world gross value, OECD
- The ocean economy is expected to grow to $3 trillion (USD) in 2030, OECD
- Demand for maritime commerce is expected to double by 2025, US Coast Guard
contributes up to
$51bn
each year to California’s GDP,
per NOAA Office of Coastal Management
An advanced sector of the maritime industry, blue tech helps drive sustainable ocean innovation, remediation and regeneration. This segment includes technologies, systems and platforms designed for application or use on, above or within the ocean.
Blue Tech is a broad business vertical comprised of entities and companies working on everything from AI-driven ocean mapping to sustainable wave energy, from fisheries and aquaculture to maritime data and sensors, and more. Blue economy firms pledge to protect and responsibly make use of marine resources, while adhering to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
we have three focus areas:
1.
blue tech start ups &
workforce development
2.
estuary, ocean & coastal
regeneration
3.
community education
and action
nect event
