• Wissenschaftszentrum Kiel GmbH (Kiel Science Hub)
• Atrium Environmental
• opencampus.sh / Waterkant Futures Thinking Lab
• Clean Ocean Coatings
• bluprint lab
• F&E GmbH
• City of Kiel
• Kiel Business Development Organisation

“as our name suggests, our location at the Baltic Sea is part of the city's identity: Kiel is not only Capital of the State of Schleswig-Holstein but one of the top innovation hubs in Northern Germany & Northern Europe with a strong innovative economy and out-standing scientific institutions.

Rooted in shipbuilding and naval tradition, Kiel has deep maritime expertise and is one of the major maritime centres of Germany. Brest and Kiel are sister cities for more than 60 years - together with maritime innovation experts from Kiel we are looking forward to connecting with international partners at Sea Tech Week® 2026!”  Kiel.Sailing.City

Kiel Science Hub (WiZe)

A joint venture of the municipality and Kiel University and acts as a central innovation hub in the local Science Park, building vital bridges between research, industry, policy makers, and regulators. With "rooms and minds for innovation" it is strongly focused on technology and knowledge transfer and actively supports turning scientific findings into marketable products through strategic cooperation.

opencampus.sh

Northern Germany's open innovation network — 30,000+ members turning ideas into real projects, no matter their background. Our flagship, Waterkant Festival, is the region's largest startup and future festival. Let's connect.

Clean Ocean Coatings

Our team revolutionizes the commercial shipping industry - with its brand new and innovative coating solution. The environmentally friendly coating not just eliminates microplastics but also offers huge saving potentials for owners and shipping companies.

bluprint lab

Kiel-based startup that turns recycled excavation clay into 3D-printed reef modules for harbours and coastal infrastructure. Our modules are already installed in Oslo, Gothenburg, Flensburg and Helsingborg, where we help ports and municipalities meet restoration targets while building living waterfronts.

F&E GmbH

Kiel-based applied research and technology-transfer organisation connecting science with practice. As a subsidiary of HAW Kiel, we work with research institutions, public organisations and industry to develop, test and demonstrate innovative solutions. Our expertise includes marine and offshore research, renewable energy, aquaculture, environmental monitoring and maritime technologies. Through research infrastructure such as the FINO3 offshore research platform, we provide opportunities to test technologies and approaches under real-world conditions.

KiWi GmbH

The Business development organisation of the city of Kiel is the link between local economy, administration, and universities. KiWi GmbH supports companies concerning location, innovation, and financial issues. The comprehensive services and products offered by KiWi GmbH include i.a. attracting companies, supporting investors, innovation, and start-ups, keeping skilled workers in the region as well as doing marketing for the business location Kiel.

Atrium Environmental

A research intelligence and strategic transformation firm for the marine sector, built to help organisations grow sustainably. We translate research outcomes, data, regulation, innovation, and global best practice into decisions and practical change, working closely with our clients to put that intelligence into how they actually operate.
We serve organisations shaping the marine sector — shipping, ports, aquaculture, marine technology, offshore energy, coastal development, and the institutions that govern them — but we are not limited to it.