# SeaNovation

> SeaNovation is an Eilat-Eilot regional innovation center supporting marine, desert and climate-tech ventures through acceleration, pilot-site connections, business development, mentoring and workforce training. Established in 2024 through a consortium of research, industry and innovation partners, it links regional expertise to wider commercial markets.

- **Founded:** 2024
- **Headquarters:** Eilat, Israel
- **Founders:** Israel Innovation Institute (Founding shareholder (institution)), BGN Technologies (Founding shareholder (institution)), Ardom (Founding shareholder (institution)), Ardag (Founding shareholder (institution)), Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research (Founding shareholder (institution))
- **Products:** WaveUp, AquaBoost, BOOST and Scale, PortsBoost, Living Lab and pilot support
- **Notable:** Center inaugurated on 27 March 2024., Advanced algae farming training documented in November 2024., SeaNovation reports strategic support for Advance IP’s fermentation and R&D facility at Kibbutz Lotan, opened in August 2025.

## Products & services

- **WaveUp** — A four-to-six-month accelerator advertised for aquaculture, marine biotechnology and marine-science entrepreneurs; personalized support, workshops, mentoring, investor connections, proof-of-concept planning and fundraising assistance. Historical program name.
- **AquaBoost** — Pre-acceleration documented in 2025; pitching and storytelling workshops. AquaBoost Demo Day was also advertised for July 2026.
- **BOOST and Scale** — Current founder support programs referenced in 2026 posts; legal and international conference preparation sessions.
- **PortsBoost** — Accelerator for port and maritime technologies with Israel Ports Company and CAMERI; industry challenges, guidance and routes toward pilots.
- **Living Lab and pilot support** — Connections to regional infrastructure, operators and research for field testing in marine, agricultural, water and energy settings.
- **Advanced algae farming course** — Practical sector training documented in November 2024, including a session with the Ministry of Agriculture’s aquaculture director.
- **DeepTech Executive Program** — Ten-session program with Lahav Executive Education and Eilat Municipality, ending with executives meeting BOOST founders.
- **Challenge Week** — Four September 2026 webinars connecting industry operators with technology providers; maritime cyber, energy, agriculture and water.

## Achievements

- Center inaugurated on 27 March 2024.
- Advanced algae farming training documented in November 2024.
- SeaNovation reports strategic support for Advance IP’s fermentation and R&D facility at Kibbutz Lotan, opened in August 2025.
- PortsBoost collaboration announced with Israel Ports Company and CAMERI for a July 2026 launch.
- SeaNovation reports nearly 500 people engaged across four Challenge Week sessions in September 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Challenge Week covered maritime cyber, energy, agriculture and water; its recap reported nearly 500 people engaged and linked four calls for solutions.
- **2026-10** — Company LinkedIn advertised Ardom water/agriculture challenge pilot kick-off support of ₪50,000, with an application deadline of 31 October 2026.

## Links

- Website: https://seanovation.org/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seanovation/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Seanovation/61560974562677/

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Last updated: 2026-10-08