Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous Returns

Yachting Ventures announced the renewal of its partnership with M3 Monaco to scout and showcase marina innovations at the fifth edition of the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous. The event is set to take place on Sept. 21 and 22, right before the Monaco Yacht Show.

The two-day event gathers around 250 leading players in the marina industry, including captains, marinas, innovators, investors, waterfront developers, and more. Innovations across several key categories will be spotlighted during the event, including focusing on the preservation and regeneration of ocean ecosystems within the marina space. Organized by M3 Monaco, startups and scaleups have an opportunity to showcase their technologies to decision makers and potential investors as well.

“Since its creation, the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous has established itself as a key platform for identifying and promoting innovations that are sustainably transforming the marina industry. This 5th Anniversary Edition marks a pivotal moment and will provide an opportunity to assess the technological advancements presented over the years while unveiling new solutions to address the challenges of the future,” said José Marco Casellini, CEO of M3. “M3’s objective is clear: to highlight impactful solutions, as well as accelerate the development of those that are emerging, to help the marina industry move towards more responsible operations.”

Partnering with Yachting Ventures helps enhance the search for sustainable marine technologies. The Yachting Ventures team will identify and introduce innovations in seven main categories:

• Biodiversity Regeneration
• Energy Optimization
• Energy Production
• Marina Management
• Waste Management
• Water Management
• New Infrastructure Materials

“We are delighted to be renewing our partnership with M3 and helping to source innovations for the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous in September,” said Gabbi Richardson, founder of Yachting Ventures. “Participating in this event offers an opportunity for startups to showcase their products and technologies amongst a very high-quality audience that is genuinely interested in supporting new technologies, including investors.”

Interested startups and scale-ups have until March 18 to apply for participation. Apply here to take part in the event and a member of the Yachting Ventures team will reach out with next steps.