BlueTIDE 2025
Vote for Your BlueTIDE Crowd Favorite!
This year, we’ll be recognizing the Best In-Water Demonstration and the Best Shore Side Demonstration. However, the most exciting award is the Crowd Favorite, chosen directly by you! As a registered attendee, you’ll get to vote for your BlueTIDE favorite on the day of the event. Don’t miss your chance to help spotlight the innovation that inspires you the most. Only registered attendees are eligible to vote. Voting ends at 3:50 PM on August 28th.
Welcome to BlueTIDE 2025
Event Overview
- 10:30 AM – Attendee Registration Opens at Sail Newport
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Presentations, In-Water Demonstrations & Company Showcase Engagement
- 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Guest Speakers & Award Presentations
- 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Networking Social
Look Who’s Here!
List of Participants
- Anote
- Aures Tech
- BeamSea
- Benchmark Labs
- Brown University
- Charles River Analytics
- Composite Energy Technologies (CET)
- Crewless Marine
- Deep Blue Composites
- Earthwise Sorbents
- Enginuity
- Extreme Sonar
- Flux Marine
- Forcys
- GelSight
- Grow Blue
- Havoc AI
- Hydromea
- HydroNet
- HyperKelp
- IBM
- Jaia Robotics
- LeVanta Tech
- MassRobotics
- MIKEL Undersea Warfare Systems
- MITRE BlueTech
- Nautilus Defense
- OceanTech Hub
- OCTO
- Orpheus Ocean
- Polaris MEP
- POWERLABS
- Regent
- RISE-UP
- Robobuoy (MarkSetBot)
- Sea Potential
- Silixa
- Sotiria
- Spear AI
- TMA BlueTech
- UMLARC
- University of Rhode Island
- Vatn Systems
- Verizon
- VideoRay
- VR Industries
- Zelim
Presentation & Demonstration Schedule (Subject to Change)
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Outside Presentations & Demonstrations)
- 11:00 – Stage – A Note
- 11:10 – Stage – Brown University
- 11:20 – Stage – URI GSO
- 11:30 – Stage – HydroNet
- 11:40 – Stage – Sea Potential
- 11:50 – Stage – Nautilus Defense
- 12:00 – Stage – BeamSea
- 12:10 – Stage – Zelim
- 12:20 – Stage – LeVanta Tech
- 12:30 – Stage – OCTO
- 12:40 – Stage – VR Industries
- 12:50 – Stage – Gel Sight
- 1:00 – Tableside – Enginuity
- 1:10 – Stage – Hydromea
- 1:20 – Stage – Composite Energy Technologies (CET)
- 1:30 – Waterside – Forcys
- 1:40 – Waterside – VideoRay
- 1:50 – Tableside – Extreme Sonar
- 2:00 – Tableside – Orpheus Ocean
- 2:10 – Tableside – Vatn Systems
- 2:20 – Tableside – Havoc AI
- 2:30 – Waterside –Flux Marine
- 2:40 – Stage – Verizon
- 2:50 – Stage – IBM
- 3:00 – Waterside – Jaia Robotics
- 3:20 – Waterside – Robobuoy
- 3:35 – Stage – Regent
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Tech Deck - Sail Newport Building)
- Naval Undersea Warfare Center, NUWC Newport Division
- Topside C3 – Prize Challenge In-water Mission Visualization
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (BlueTIDE Presentation Room - Inside Sail Newport)
- 12:00 – Charles River Analytics
- 12:10 – Sotiria
- 12:20 – Spear AI
- 12:30 – Earthwise Sorbents
- 12:40 – Benchmark Lab
- BREAK
- 1:00 – Ocean Tech Hub, Rhode Island Commerce
- 1:10 – MassRobotics
- 1:20 – MITRE and MITRE BlueTech Lab
- 1:30 – UMLARC
- 1:40 – TMA BlueTech
- 1:50 – URI College of Engineering
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Guest Speakers
- Senator Jack Reed
- Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
- Congressman Gabe Amo
- Marie Bussiere, Technical Director, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport
- Christian Cowan, Executive Director, URIRF
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM NETB Prize Challenge Awards
- Technology for Monitoring and Protecting Critical Undersea Infrastructure Prize Challenge Winners Announcement
- $200,000 in Prize Awards
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM BlueTIDE Awards
- In-water & Shoreside Demonstration Winners Announcement
- BlueTIDE “Crowd Favorite” Announcement – Voted on by attendees
4:30 – 6:00 PM Networking Social
- Enjoy networking and refreshments featuring a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails.
- Sponsored by Winglore Spirits
Tech Deck and Presentation Room
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Presentation Tent and Walkway
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Tent 2 and Networking Social
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What happens if it rains?
The event will go on rain or shine unless conditions become unsafe.
What is the address of the event?
Sail Newport -72 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840-4388
What should I wear?
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes — the event is outdoors. We recommend layers, a raincoat, sunscreen, and a hat for sun protection.
Is there parking available?
Yes, free onsite parking is available across the street from Sail Newport building. Follow event signage.
Where do I check in?
After parking, go directly to the registration table. This event requires your registration and check in.
Can I purchase food and drinks there?
La Costa, Weiner Wagon and Amano Pizza food truck vendors will be onsite for lunch between 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
Can I bring a reusable water bottle?
Yes. Sail Newport provides water refill stations at the facility for participants to fill reusable water bottles. This supports Sail Newport’s sustainability effort to reduce single use plastics.
Will there be restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are located in the Sail Newport building. Accessible units are available.
Is the event wheelchair accessible?
We aim to make the event accessible for everyone, but please note that the terrain may include grass, dirt, or uneven ground. If you need special assistance, contact us in advance.
Is there access to Wi-Fi?
Yes
Can I attend the networking social?
All registered participants can attend the networking session. There will be a cash bar for the event along with lite fare.
Is there anything I need to bring?
Driver’s license or an ID and cash for the cash bar.
Who do I contact if I have more questions?
Linda Larsen llarsen@401techbridge.org 401- 418-0600 or Lisa Willis lwillis@polarismep.org 401-954-9915