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Clean Earth Rovers uses autonomous marine robots and real-time data to monitor and respond to waterway pollution. Backed by Braid Theory programs, the company has secured major contracts and expanded across North America.

In this interview from the Green Marine Med Final Summits in Barcelona, Ann Lee Carpenter, Founder of Braid Theory brings a systems-thinking perspective to the future of Mediterranean green shipping. Ann highlights the Centre of Excellence on Mediterranean Green Shipping as a potential assembly point for diverse actors.

Braid Theory has been selected as a Commercialization Partner in the U.S. Department of Energy’s TEAMER Network, supporting marine energy technology teams with market strategy, funding readiness, and pathways to deployment alongside technical validation.

The Continuum has awarded $1.2 million in non-dilutive Technology Development and Commercialization (TDC) funding to 14 ocean enterprise startups through a $13.9M NOAA-backed national accelerator network advancing commercialization of ocean data, intelligence, and marine technologies.

Braid Theory has established a European office at BlueTechPort in Barcelona, expanding from its Los Angeles base to support early-stage startups focused on ocean and environmental sustainability. With backing from Catalonia Trade & Investment, the new hub will help scale innovation across Southern Europe and the Mediterranean, strengthening transatlantic collaboration in the blue economy.

Braid Theory has been awarded funding by the U.S. Department of Energy for its "Constructive Interference to Impact (CI2I)" project. This initiative will guide marine energy startups from ideation to commercialization, leveraging tailored programs and partnerships with AltaSea, Ocean Exchange, and Seaworthy Collective.

Braid Theory, as part of The Continuum, has been awarded $13.9 million from NOAA to support small businesses driving innovation in the Blue Economy. This collaboration, including six other entrepreneurial organizations, will provide mentorship, funding, and resources to help startups bring transformative solutions to the market.