Ocean Business b2match 2025

10 Apr 2025 | European Way, United Kingdom

Mark Hamson

National Oceanography Centre Innovation Hub Manager

National Oceanography Centre Innovation Hub

Southampton, United Kingdom

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The NOC Innovation Hub is keen to connect with organisations developing innovative solutions for a cleaner, smarter and more sustainable maritime sector.

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At the National Oceanography Centre Innovation Hub, we are dedicated to advancing marine technology and fostering innovation in ocean exploration. Our mission is to bring together experts from various fields to collaborate on cutting-edge research and development projects. Join us to explore the endless possibilities of marine technology and contribute to the future of underwater technology.
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About me

Innovation Hub Manager at The National Oceanography Centre.

Our Innovation Hub is a 317m2 multi-functional open plan office and meeting room space that hosts a collaborative community of ocean science technology developers and end-users from across industry and academia. Together, they work to advance the technology used to make ocean-based operations sustainable and cost-effective.

Through engagement with research programmes targeting scientific and industry-specific challenges, the Centre develops, demonstrates and facilitates the early adoption of new technologies.

We also coordinate communities of end-users, regulators, funders and other stakeholders to provide a focus for marine innovation in the UK and internationally.

We are particularly keen to explore collaborations involving:

⚓ Zero-emission and low-emission maritime technologies
🌊 Marine autonomy and robotics
📡 Digital ocean technologies, AI and data-driven operations
🔋 Energy systems, monitoring and optimisation
🌍 Environmental monitoring, ocean observation and impact assessment
🧪 Demonstration, validation and real-world testing opportunities

NOC brings world-leading ocean science expertise, access to specialist facilities and test environments, experience in collaborative R&D programmes, and a strong track record of supporting innovation from concept through to deployment.

Whether you are building a consortium, seeking an end-user partner, looking for technical expertise, or exploring opportunities for demonstration and validation, we'd welcome a conversation.

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Skills

  • Autonomy, Ocean Science, Innovation
  • innovation
  • Collaboration
  • Accelerator

Interests

  • Autonomy, Ocean Science, Innovation