TMA BlueTech to Sponsor BlueTIDE 2025
Three Members Selected for Prize Challenge at BlueTIDE
TMA BlueTech is proud to be a sponsor of the upcoming BlueTIDE 2025, taking place later this month in Newport, Rhode Island. Hosted by 401 Tech Bridge, this high-impact event brings together leaders in maritime innovation, defense, autonomy, and ocean technology.
This year’s focus? Accelerating dual-use maritime solutions through collaboration, competition, and real-world deployment.
TMA Members Leading the Charge
We’re excited to share that three TMA BlueTech members have been selected to compete in the event’s headline Prize Challenge:
Havoc AI – Advancing AI-powered threat detection and autonomous targeting
Seasats – Pioneers of autonomous, low-profile surface vehicles
Hyperkelp – Innovators in satellite-connected ocean buoys and data relay systems
These companies will pitch their solutions to top defense and commercial stakeholders in a competitive showcase aimed at addressing key national security and ocean domain awareness needs.
Join Us Onsite
In addition to our prize challenge competitors, several other TMA BlueTech members will be exhibiting and engaging on-site, highlighting technologies across autonomy, sensors, maritime ISR, and sustainability.
Whether you're a defense stakeholder, investor, innovator, or policymaker, BlueTIDE is where cross-sector collaboration happens.
Event Details
Pre-Event Reception:
When: August 27, 2025 | More details to follow
Main Demo Day:
When: August 28, 2025 | 10:30 am - 6 pm ET
Where: Sail Newport 72 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840
Register: Click here to sign up
Why This Matters
TMA BlueTech continues to champion our members and expand visibility for dual-use technologies at the intersection of maritime defense, infrastructure, and ocean resilience. BlueTIDE is another opportunity to showcase the power of our regional innovation ecosystem on a national stage.
We look forward to seeing you there.