Lighthouse International Acceleration Program 2026

About

A 12-week accelerator program designed for early-stage maritime startups, providing personalized mentoring, access to pilot opportunities, and connections with key industry players. Participants will engage in both in-person and online sessions, culminating in participation at a major expo event, all while benefiting from office space at the BlueTechPort hub.

Benefits

• 🎓Personalized Mentoring
  Access to tailored guidance from industry experts
• 🚀Pilot Opportunities
  Access to real-world testing environments for technologies
• 🌐Networking Connections
  Connections with corporations, ports, and investors in the maritime sector
• 🌍Expo Participation
  Participation in the Smart City Expo World Congress – Tomorrow.Blue Economy (November 3–5, 2026)
• 🏢Office Space
  Office space offered at the BlueTechPort hub for program duration

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups must be in early or early growth stages
• Startups should be developing mature technologies (TRL ≥ 5)
• Open to international startups in the maritime, port, logistics, and blue economy sectors

Participation Commitments

• Program runs for 12 weeks from July to November 2026
• Participation is free of charge and does not require equity or relocation
• In-person activities at BlueTechPort combined with online sessions

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

Maritime, Port, Logistics, Blue Economy