Copenhagen

The Smart Maritime Innovation Sprint is a high-energy, collaborative event where start-ups, investors, and corporates tackle critical challenges in the maritime sector. Participants will form teams to address specific challengestatements and pitch their solutions to a panel of industry experts within a tight timeframe.

- Duration: 1 hour, followed by 30 mins for pitches. There will be a lunch break in between to allow teams to continue their discussions
- Participants: Start-ups, investors, corporates, and maritime industry experts.
- Format: Teams will be formed around 5-6 defined problem statements. Each team will include a mix of start-up entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate professionals.

Problem Statements:
1. Emissions Transparency: Tools and systems for tracking and reporting emissions in the maritime industry.
2. Decarbonisation Initiatives: Innovative approaches to significantly reduce carbon emissions in maritime operations.
3. Energy Saving Devices: Development and implementation of tools aimed at reducing energy consumption in maritime operations.
4. Maritime Cybersecurity: Enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure in maritime operations to protect against digital threats.
5. Crew Welfare and Safety: Solutions to improve the living and working conditions of maritime crew members.
6. Port Efficiency: Technologies to streamline port operations, reduce bottlenecks, and improve overall efficiency.
7. Supply Chain Visibility: Enhancing the transparency and traceability of maritime supply chains.

Sprint Goals:
- Innovative Solutions: Develop and present start-up ideas that address the defined problem statements.
- Collaboration: Foster collaboration among start-ups, investors, and corporates to leverage diverse expertise and resources.
- Pitch Presentation: Each team will present their solutions to a panel of judges, including potential investors and industry leaders.

Agenda:
1. Introduction and Team Formation (15 minutes):
  o Welcome and overview of the sprint.
  o Introduction to problem statements.
  o Participants freely choose which table/problem statement to join.
  o Teams form and begin initial brainstorming.

2. Development and Refinement (30 minutes):
  o Intensive work sessions to develop innovative and unique solutions.
  o Mentors available for quick consultations and guidance.
  o Teams elect a spokesperson to present their pitch.

3. Pitch Preparation (15 minutes):
  o Finalise presentations.
  o Quick rehearsal with mentor feedback.

4. Break for Lunch

5. Pitch Presentations (45 minutes):
  o Teams present their unique solutions to the panel of judges (5 minutes per team).
  o Q&A session with panel (the pitch will be followed by a panel on “Demystifying Maritime Investment”).

Outcome:
Participants will experience an accelerated innovation process, fostering collaboration and networking within the maritime sector. The primary goal is for teams to come up with entirely unique pitches, distinct from existing solutions. The winning team will gain recognition and of course a chance to impress some of the biggest investors in the industry!