
OpenSeas Technology Innovation Hub at Old Dominion University
Facility Overview
OpenSeas is a globally engaged innovation hub focused on the blue economy. We work with entrepreneurs, industries, organizations, and communities to:
- identify meaningful problems,
- discover and de-risk innovative solutions, and
- create high-growth, scalable businesses.
Our team brings expertise across the broad range of business competencies required to commercialize technology and includes members with experience in operating and coaching start-ups, successful exits, and venture/funding. We also bring wide professional networks and international experience.
We assist companies throughout the startup cycle – from market/customer discovery, value proposition creation, and business planning and strategy – to operational planning, financial planning, pilot creation, funding development, operational execution, sales and marketing, and customer/team development.
Facility Capabilities
· Business Development & Strategy · Community Engagement · Customer Discovery · Financial Management Consultation · Funding Continuity · Funding Opportunity Identification · IP Strategy · Investor Engagement · Local Resources / Partners · Marine Energy Education · Market Identification · Marketing and Outreach · Project Management · Proposal & Pitch Consultation · Regulatory Navigation · Storytelling · Strategy for Public Funding and Private Capital Continuity
17 Facility Capabilities
- Business Development & Strategy
- Community Engagement
- Customer Discovery
- Financial Management
- Funding Continuity
- Funding Opportunity Identification
- Investor Engagement
- IP Strategy
- Marine Energy Education
- Market Identification
- Marketing & Outreach
- Project Management
- Proposal & Pitch Consultation
- Regulatory Navigation
- Storytelling
- Local Resources/Partners
- Strategy for Public Funding and Private Capital Continuity






















































