TMA’s U.S. Maritime Technology Export Initiative is Back!
Learn more about our many upcoming public
and member-only events
December
16
2022
TMA BlueTech has once again partnered with the International Trade Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, to organize an initiative to increase exports from small and medium sized maritime technology companies throughout the United States. With partial funding through our Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) grant, the U.S. Maritime Technology Export Initiative (USMTEI) will focus on markets primarily in Europe and Asia, and help offset significant costs for companies to exhibit at trade shows and participate on organized trade missions.
For 2023, starting in January, TMA member companies who are based primarily in the U.S. are invited to apply to join a cohort of 8 companies who will exhibit at Ocean Business in Southampton, UK (April18-20). This is one of the largest maritime trade shows in the world and will showcase hundreds of exhibitors’ products and services in an in-person, hands-on environment. This forum opens significant commercial opportunities for exhibiting companies at a significantly reduced cost.
With the above in mind, stay tuned for more information regarding activities, calendar and costs, which we will present in January’s newsletter.
"TMA and ITA exceeded my expectations with the USMTEI. We had a packed schedule before, at, and after Ocean Business meeting with companies and organizations in our industry. You would be hard pressed to find another way to open as many doors in such a short amount of time." - Mark Gundersen – VP, Autonomous Vehicles, Marine Advanced Robotics
"As a young small business, the programs offered by USMTEI, TMA, and ITA provided us with an invaluable opportunity to reach new customers and companies. We hope to participate again and would highly recommend the program." - Rusty Jehangir – Founder, Blue Robotics
