July 10, 2025  9:25 AM EDT – 10:05 AM EDT
OceanFest

Stronger Together: How Big Companies and Startups Unlock Mutual Success in the Ocean Economy

When big companies and startups join forces, the results can be transformative. This panel will explore how collaborations like Thales and Corsphere create win-win outcomes, driving innovation and growth for both parties. Featuring insights from COVE’s Naval Technology Innovation Challenge, we will discuss how these partnerships accelerate R&D, open new markets, and solve complex challenges in the sustainable ocean economy. Learn how startups gain scale and resources, while corporates tap into agility and fresh ideas proving that together, they can achieve far more than they could alone.

Director of Venture Growth
COVE
Lead
Cycle H2O Water Fund
Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer
CORSphere
Vice President, Strategy & Government Relations
Thales Canada