The DGF-100 bioreactor platform, revealed at the ARPA-E Energy Summit, April 2026 with Sophia and Manu. (Image credit: CarbonBridge)

Ocean Exchange is a unique ocean tech accelerator that hosts an annual startup pitch competition to recognize and advance innovation in technologies for the health of our oceans and the Blue Economy. As an exclusive media partner, Ocean News & Technology looks back at past Ocean Exchange finalists and shares brief updates on where they are now.