Turning ocean innovation into commercial opportunity.
The blue economy creates opportunities at the intersection of innovative technologies and marine activities, underpinned by commercial demand. Blue ventures require a clearly defined market, a credible value proposition and a pragmatic growth trajectory.
Experience built through marine innovation
Dan co-authored SmartOcean Ireland: Harnessing Ireland’s Potential in 2010. His work contributed to Ireland’s Smart Ocean innovation strategy for the Marine Institute. He created the SmartOcean Innovation Exchange in Galway in 2012. Dan co-delivered the EU Blue Economy Entrepreneurship workshop for young adults in 2024.
From strategy to company development
His career records strategy development and interim chairmanship for TechWorks Marine, strategic workshops for TFI Marine during formation, and a founding director of SmartBay Ireland, Ireland’s marine test and demonstration facility.
A commercial lens on ocean technology
Nua Venture helps examine the customer problem, technical differentiation, route to market and capital requirements behind an ocean technology opportunity. The focus is on turning an interesting innovation into a credible venture.