our Navigator
Accelerator Program
Welcome aboard and thank you for taking the challenge to reshape the ports, shipping and maritime logistics sectors. Remember, a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor!
You're now entering uncharted waters...Godspeed.
WHO CAN APPLY
> Entrepreneurs with bold initiatives looking to disrupt the transforming maritime space.
> Fully committed team of at least 2 founders.
> Potential to scale internationally.
> Agile startups looking to address the emerging maritime challenges and use-cases.
OUR PROGRAM
> 4 months Go-To-Market acceleration program.
> Direct access to worldwide leading global maritime corporations for validation, pilot programs, data sharing, domain knowledge, co-creation and design partnership.
> Active support by a large network of industry and technology mentors, along with coaching and guidance on business and financial models, government grants, prep for investment rounds, pitching and more.
> Access to theDOCK's network of investors, VC’s and corporate venture arms.
> Preferred terms for office space at WeWork Labs.
Our program aims to get your startup refine its MVP (Minimum Viable Product) and secure a meaningful engagement with a leading corporate in the sector
timeline
Applications Open
Due Diligence
Screening Day with industry leaders
Acceleration Program
Demo Day with VC's, global corporate venture arms
KEY FOCUS AREAS
Ports
Shipping
Maritime Logistics
KEY INDUSTRY CHALLENGES

Safety & Environment

Operational Visibility

Ship Autonomy & Connectivity

Asset Tracking

Cybersecurity

Collision Avoidance

Port Optimization

Cruise Experience

Underwater Operations
KEY TECHNOLOGIES

AR & VR

Computer Vision Analytics

Drones – Aerial & Water

Automation & Autonomous

Machine Learning

Data Analysis & Optimization

Artificial Intelligence

IoT

Blockchain