Hightech meets Founders spirit: The OTC Rostock and the Gründungswerft bundle forces for maritime innovation
Rostock The future of the maritime economy is being created in Rostock The Ocean Technology Campus (OTC) combines high tech competences around the sea from underwater robotics and sensor technology to offshore energy and sustainable aquaculture Here science economy and research institutions work hand in hand on the solutions that will be in demand worldwide tomorrow
But real innovation needs more than technology it needs people with ideas courage and entrepreneurial spirit This is where the Grundungswerft e V comes in – the network for founders startups and makers in Mecklenburg Vorpommern Together with the OTC the Grundungswerft creates an environment in which visionary concepts meet the latest research
The Maritime Incubator as a bridge between science and entrepreneurship
The central interface of this cooperation is the Maritime Incubator that enables startups to access the maritime cluster. Founders receive support here from the first idea to the development of a viable business model to financing and market launch.
They are accompanied by experienced mentors, research institutions and industry partners from the OTC network. The focus is on topics that are both economically relevant and ecologically sustainable – such as autonomous underwater technologies, sustainable use of marine resources or data driven environmental monitoring.
Startups bring dynamics creativity and courage into the system The OTC provides scientific excellence and technological infrastructure Together an innovation engine is created that radiates far beyond the region a spokesperson for the Ocean Technology Campus said
Innovation and sustainability as a common goal
The cooperation aims to accelerate the transfer of research results into marketable products and at the same time promote sustainable solutions for maritime challenges. Thus OTC and Gründungswerft make an important contribution to the transformation of the maritime economy – towards more digitalization, resource conservation and international competitiveness.
„Its a match“, is the confident motto of the new partnership – and it is more than just a slogan. Together Sensitization, Communication and Events are used specifically to network the startup scene even more strongly with the maritime cluster at the After Work Event
Rostock as a beacon location for maritime innovation
With this strategic cooperation Rostock is once again positioning itself as a leading location for maritime research innovation and start ups. Young companies find here not only technical expertise and funding structures but also an inspiring environment that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship.
So a strong engine for sustainable value creation, technological excellence and regional future strength arises on the coast – a real success model for the north
