Mark Hamson
National Oceanography Centre Innovation Hub Manager
National Oceanography Centre Innovation Hub
Southampton, United Kingdom
The NOC Innovation Hub is keen to connect with organisations developing innovative solutions for a cleaner, smarter and more sustainable maritime sector.
My organisation
National Oceanography Centre Innovation Hub
National Oceanography Centre Innovation Hub
R&D Institution
Southampton, United Kingdom
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.
Skills
- Autonomy, Ocean Science, Innovation
- innovation
- Collaboration
- Accelerator
Interests
- Autonomy, Ocean Science, Innovation