Date
19/11/2025
The Ocean Enterprise Initiative concludes its Dialogues with Industry series on Ocean Observing of the Future: Sensors, Instruments, Platforms, and the Market Ahead. This global forum connects stakeholders across the Ocean Information Value Chain to explore opportunities, challenges, and solutions shaping the future of ocean observing.
Dialogue 3: Business Case and Market Maturity
The final session will focus on the business case for accessible, cost-effective ocean observing technologies and the market forces driving their adoption. Topics will include:
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Demand aggregation and mass-market opportunities to accelerate innovation.
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Revenue models and pricing strategies tailored to regional contexts.
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Attracting venture capital and start-up participation in the Ocean Enterprise.
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Understanding the evolving market landscape: who is buying sensors, where gaps remain, and how localized sensor development can contribute to growth.
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The balance between public benefits and profit motives, including how privately collected data can serve both commercial and societal needs.
This dialogue will help define pathways for advancing market maturity while aligning innovation with broad societal value.
Save the Date
When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – 10:30–13:00 EST (15:30–18:00 CET)
Where: Online (Zoom)
Location
Virtual
