Clearbot won the PIER71 Smart Port Challenge 2024, standing out among 8 Grand Finalists. Focused on “Shaping the Future of Maritime Innovation’’, the program celebrates maritime innovation and global MarineTech community, gathering start-ups presenting their solutions to address real-world challenges and innovation opportunities.
Since its inception in 2018, PIER71™ has nurtured over 140 MarineTech start-ups, supported by a robust network of over 60 corporate partners. These start-ups have raised over S$80 million in investments from venture capitalists, with 10 start-ups raising close to S$17 million in 2024.
Smart Port Challenge goes global, with eight international roadshows held earlier this year in key maritime hubs across America, Asia, and Europe to expand its each to overseas start-ups. SPC2024 attracted a record number of close to 200 proposals from start-ups in 35 countries responding to the 14 challenge statements on key issues facing the global maritime industry.
Clearbot, Open Ocean Robotics, and GT Wings emerged as the first, second and third placed winners respectively and Thiospark Energy received a Special Mention based on quality of innovation, market potential in Singapore and the region, industry relevance, and team experience.
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