National marina group boatfolk announces its partnership with environmental consultancy, Bright Tide, in the launch of Sustain.AI, an innovative accelerator programme that brings together artificial intelligence startups and industry leaders to advance sustainable development.
The initiative connects ventures leveraging AI technology to address pressing environmental challenges with leading corporations and investors. boatfolk is supporting the programme as a partner and mentor, providing practical know-how and support to programme participants on how to move from idea to reality in real-world settings.
Dominic Zammit, Group Commercial Director of boatfolk, said: “We take our environmental responsibilities very seriously at boatfolk. As a boating business, the coastline is central to what we do, and preserving it for future generations is essential. We believe emerging AI technologies provide a significant opportunity to help solve some of our most pressing environmental challenges, so we are pleased to be playing a part in making this happen by partnering with Bright Tide and Sustain.AI.”
The programme has secured additional support from sponsors including Hogan Lovells, HL BaSE, University of Plymouth, Barclays, AXA XL, Kennedys, OakNorth, Ecosulis, The Crown Estate and Humble Mind.
Harry Wright, CEO of Bright Tide, adds, “It’s no longer a question of whether AI will transform our world, but in which ways. The goal of this programme is to foster a wide diversity of credible ventures that can lead by example and show how these powerful technological advances help build a more sustainable future.”
A highlight of the programme will be a showcase event in March 2025, where ventures will pitch to investors, unlocking funding opportunities. Spanning diverse sectors such as aquaculture, ESG financing and regenerative agriculture, the cohort showcases cutting-edge AI applications like DNA-based biodiversity monitoring, precision agriculture, and weather forecasting, with participants from the UK, Tunisa, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Zimbabwe, Argentina and beyond.
- Wilder Sensing: Pioneering biodiversity measurement through sound and AI
- Ecodetect: Advanced environmental monitoring of marine infrastructure using AI
- ATMO Technologies: Making decarbonisation projects in agriculture bankable through AI
- Seabex: Revolutionising sustainable agriculture through AI-driven irrigation optimization
- Gamaya SA: Providing trusted data-driven intelligence for agricultural sustainability
- Loamin: Using geospatial AI to accelerate regenerative agriculture adoption
Applied Genomics: Leveraging AI for environmental DNA analysis and biodiversity monitoring - Tese Capital: Reducing friction in ESG reporting and sustainable finance through AI
- Satellites on Fire: Harnessing AI and satellite imagery for wildfire prevention and detection
- Synature: Advancing nature-based solutions through AI technology
- Ecomonitor: Developing AI-powered marine environmental monitoring solutions
