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Free 4-month accelerator for U.S.-based ocean and freshwater technology startups, funded by $13.5M from NOAA. Offers two tracks: Launch (TRL 0–3, early stage) and Scale (TRL 3+, up to $200K non-dilutive funding). Provides entrepreneurship training, mentorship, technical facilities, and culminates in Demo Day at TMA Blue Tech Week. 22 startups supported, $10.1M raised, 50% female-founded.
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