Innovation programs such as incubators, accelerators, and industry clusters are increasing in popularity as the Bluetech movement grows from region to region.  As Executive in Residence for the Bluetech Incubator in San Diego, Principal Consultant Chris Ward is well connected to the Bluetech startup community and regularly supports initiatives for entrepreneurs and specialized cluster activities worldwide.

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Delawarde Consulting also has direct experience in supporting stakeholder outreach efforts for defining local innovation centers in San Diego and Seattle.  In conducting this work we have become well versed in the global network of water and ocean innovation centers be they operated by local government, universities or nonprofits.

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