Tech startups are being invited to join the second edition of an accelerator program which focuses on decarbonising the maritime industry
The three-month tailored Yara Marine X accelerator program offers selected companies a unique opportunity to develop and pilot innovative clean technologies while supported Yara Marine’s industry expertise.
“At Yara Marine, we are committed to enabling a clean transition to a decarbonised future,” said Thomas Koniordos, CEO of Yara Marine Technologies.
“We are innovators at heart and always pursuing the improvements we need to make real sustainable change. I believe that to achieve this, we must encourage fresh approaches to longstanding problems and welcome new voices within our industry.”
Building partnerships
The Yara Marine X program is designed to facilitate partnership opportunities, possible investments and forge a collaborative future with Yara Marine and its network.
Mr Koniordos said that even with the proliferation of cutting-edge clean technologies being proposed and tested, the needs of the industry are likely to outweigh the timeline, financial capital, production capacity and/ or market availability for recent technology startups.
”It is therefore crucial that those of us with experience in this process act as hubs to facilitate rapid development and entry to market,” said Per Bjärkby, chief technology officer of Yara Marine Technologies.
A Yara Marine X screening team will select ten applicants from the startups that complete the application process. These startups will be invited to an event, currently scheduled for mid-March 2022, where they have the chance to present their business model to a panel of industry experts and receive feedback.
The winner(s) will receive the opportunity to participate a two-week, highly facilitated, on-site bootcamp in Oslo and/ or Gothenburg and a three-month tailored accelerator program. Based on individual startup needs, Yara Marine will provide competency guidance and mentorship to the winner(s) enrolled, as well as the chance to work hands-on alongside the Yara Marine X team.
To apply visit the Yara Marine X website
