BlueTech Exports

TMA BlueTech offers the resources to help our members focus on international markets and sales.

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We offer programs that increase awareness to the Blue Economy and careers through our summer immersion program, internships, and establish mutually beneficial relationships between our companies and schools.

By fostering innovation through collaboration, we increase the impact of our initiatives one student at a time.

International Trade Administration (ITA)
National Advisory Committee

How is your company increasing BlueTech Exports?

Through a number of strategic partnerships and programs, TMA BlueTech has organized and supported various international events to increase exports from small and medium sized ocean & water companies throughout the United States.  Our programs include the U.S Maritime Technology Export Initiative (USMTEI) trade shows and WEFTEC participation.

Upcoming events

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TMA BlueTech Pavilion at Oceanology International Americas

Schools can use equipment. Donate equipment and/or parts to the schools.

February
25
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27
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2020
San Diego, CA
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TMA BlueTech Pavilion at Ocean Business

Schools can use equipment. Donate equipment and/or parts to the schools.

February
25
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27
,
2020
San Diego, CA
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TMA BlueTech Pavilion at NorShipping

Schools can use equipment. Donate equipment and/or parts to the schools.

February
25
-
27
,
2020
San Diego, CA
01

TMA BlueTech Pavilion at Oceanology International Americas

Schools can use equipment. Donate equipment and/or parts to the schools.

February
25
-
27
,
2020
San Diego, CA
02

TMA BlueTech Pavilion at Ocean Business

Schools can use equipment. Donate equipment and/or parts to the schools.

February
25
-
27
,
2020
San Diego, CA
03

TMA BlueTech Pavilion at NorShipping

Schools can use equipment. Donate equipment and/or parts to the schools.

February
25
-
27
,
2020
San Diego, CA

Our export programs are open to all ocean and water technology companies of the appropriate fit. Are you interested in participating in an event?

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In each trade show, we will select 8-16 companies to receive fractional exhibit space in the TMA BlueTech Pavilion at a discounted cost. For the international trade shows, participant fees may also include lodging.

What our companies say

Fast growing startups like Sea Machines are often forced to choose between many competing promotional activities – The Maritime Alliance were indispensable in making this event the success it was.

Don Black
VP of Sales and Marketing, Sea Machines

TMA not only presented a cost effective opportunity to participate in a global event, but they provided incredible support and networking opportunities.  Plus, it was fun to be part of a community!

Carleen Walker
Chief Evolution Officer, SHIPPINGInsight

Having the support of TMA and the US Commercial services unlocked many doors and we all had a great time in the process!  We hope to continue joining TMA trade missions for many years to come.

Cosmo King
CEO, iOCurrents, Inc

Fast growing startups like Sea Machines are often forced to choose between many competing promotional activities – The Maritime Alliance were indispensable in making this event the success it was.

Don Black
VP of Sales and Marketing, Sea Machines

TMA not only presented a cost effective opportunity to participate in a global event, but they provided incredible support and networking opportunities.  Plus, it was fun to be part of a community!

Carleen Walker
Chief Evolution Officer, SHIPPINGInsight

Having the support of TMA and the US Commercial services unlocked many doors and we all had a great time in the process!  We hope to continue joining TMA trade missions for many years to come.

Cosmo King
CEO, iOCurrents, Inc
By the numbers

The Blue Economy

The global Blue Economy is enormous and growing!

“The ocean economy is essential to the future welfare and prosperity of humankind… and has only recently begun ​to garner attention and move up the international policy agenda.”

OECD, 2016
$1.5 trillion
Market size as of 2010
$3.0 trillion
Projected market size as of 2030

How is your company increasing BlueTech Exports?

Our program offers B2B matchmaking, networking events with our partners, and access to the International Trade Adminsitration.

We set up custom missions to bring businesses in front of the most valuable overseas partners. To date, our U.S. Maritime Technology Export Initiative has resulted in over U.S. $7 million in export sales.

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U.S. Companies Selected for the Export Initiative

These are the U.S. BlueTech companies that have participated in the U.S. Maritime Technology Export Initiative.

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What our companies say

TMA was able to organize a high visibility exhibit and facilitate industry networking. It resulted in a very valuable trade show for our company as we were able to obtain feedback on

our product, generate sales leads and gather international manufacturer representative contacts.

Charles Cousin
CEO, Greenwave Instruments

As a young small business, the programs offered by USMTEI, TMA, and ITA provided us with an invaluable opportunity to reach new customers and companies. We hope to participate again and would highly recommend the program.

Rusty Jehangir
Founder, Blue Robotics

TMA and ITA exceeded my expectations with the USMTEI. We had a packed schedule before,

at, and after Ocean Business meeting with companies and organizations in our industry. You would be hard pressed to find another way to open as many doors in such a short amount of time.

Mark Gundersen
President & CEO, Marine Advanced Research

TMA was able to organize a high visibility exhibit and facilitate industry networking. It resulted in a very valuable trade show for our company as we were able to obtain feedback on

our product, generate sales leads and gather international manufacturer representative contacts.

Charles Cousin
CEO, Greenwave Instruments

As a young small business, the programs offered by USMTEI, TMA, and ITA provided us with an invaluable opportunity to reach new customers and companies. We hope to participate again and would highly recommend the program.

Rusty Jehangir
Founder, Blue Robotics

TMA and ITA exceeded my expectations with the USMTEI. We had a packed schedule before,

at, and after Ocean Business meeting with companies and organizations in our industry. You would be hard pressed to find another way to open as many doors in such a short amount of time.

Mark Gundersen
President & CEO, Marine Advanced Research

2019 Past Events