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RTDC Innovation Accelerators

The RTDC’s Innovation Accelerator (IA) business model is focused on nurturing new companies in technology areas in which Cape Cod-based research institutions have distinctive strengths and strategic local and/or geographical assets. The IA model it is distinctive from conventional technology incubator programs in two main respects:

We take a market-focused approach
We actively match “technology fragments” from multiple sources with the goal of developing complete technology innovations that meet specific market needs

The RTDC plans to establish IAs in five technology areas in which Cape Cod institutions have demonstrated research strength and infrastructure: Marine Science, Environmental Science, Alternative Energy, Life Sciences, and Aquaculture.

Innovation Accelerator
for Marine Science
(IA/MS)

The first innovation accelerator established by the RTDC, the Innovator Accelerator for Marine Science, provides the critical link between institutional researchers with commercially promising discoveries and business executives with marine technology industry expertise. The RTDC is currently working with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole to facilitate the commercialization of technologies in areas such as environmental monitoring, weather forecasting, and fisheries studies.

IA/MS initiatives are directed by an RTDC Project Manager and overseen by the IA/MS Advisory Board, which actively reviews the commercial potential of RTDC-identified technologies and provides advisement on commercialization strategy.

Innovation Accelerator/
Marine Science
Advisory Board

Theresa Baus, PhD
Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC)

James M. Glynn
Physical Sciences, Inc.

Bruce Magnell, PhD
Woods Hole Group

Justin Manley
Battelle

Hugh Murphy
Purvis Systems

Gregory Trauthwein
Marine Technology Reporter

Michael Vogel
Shell International Exploration and Development