Seaworthy Collective

On May 20, 2026, Seaworthy Collective hosted the 2026 Thriving Ocean Innovations Startup Showcase at Miami, bringing together innovators, founders, partners, and ocean advocates for an evening dedicated to ocean impact and BlueTech innovation.

Building on the momentum of past showcases, this year’s event featured live startup pitches from emerging ocean entrepreneurs, conversations around ocean data solutions powered through our NOAA partnership, and meaningful connections across the growing Blue Economy ecosystem. From climate resilience to cutting-edge marine technologies, the night highlighted the incredible work being done to create a healthier, more sustainable future for our oceans.

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported our founders, and continues to champion innovation, collaboration, and community in advancing ocean change. Here is a first look at some of the photos.

Stay tuned for more!

Each week we will spotlight one of the innovative startups participating in Cohort 7. To give every company a chance to shine, we’ll be introducingthem in alphabetical order over the coming weeks. In this edition, we’re excited to introduce RachelBobich, Aspiring Founder of H3.

What personal experience or background led you to start this journey as a founder? When I was younger, we had a closet under the stairs. For some reason, my parents graciously let me paint the entire thing to be a submarine - a full driver seat with levers, portholes showing fish, sharks & all. They let me sign my friends in on the wall “sign up list” with a sharpie and perform my scientific - safety briefing before sitting on the floor of the closet and “driving” the submarine around.

Click the link in bio to read the full interview.