

Launched in 2020, SEAnnovation will bring together around ten start-ups offering innovative technologies in one of the exhibition’s key sectors.
The objective: to select the most ten innovative young companies and welcome them to the heart of industries involved in shipbuilding and ship repair, maritime transport, port and new environmental and energy technologies.
The new talents will exhibit their know-how and technological innovations, hold pitches and meet with industrialists, investors, institutions and business providers during targeted and qualified business meetings.
SEAnnovation is much more than just an exhibition space: it’s a strategic gateway to a maritime ecosystem in the throes of change.
Find out more about the SEAnnovation area in our brochure.
2026 selected startups

We are a women-led ClimateTech company developing an AI-powered marine weather intelligence platform that delivers ultra-accurate forecasts for oceanographic parameters. By integrating reliable EO data and applying proprietary AI models, we reconstruct sea conditions and predict future states with up to 20% higher accuracy than industry benchmarks. Our initial focus is on weather-based vessel routing, where we enable up to 130% better routing accuracy and 23% CO₂ emissions reduction. However, accurate marine weather data are critical across multiple maritime intelligence operations, where safety, efficiency, and compliance are all highly sensitive to marine weather forecast precision.

Polyacht-EFTM is a Polynesian startup founded by former solo sailing racer Benoit Parnaudeau.
At first, the company provided rigging services before focusing on the development of a revolutionary filament coiling technique. After 5 years of R&D, this technique allowed the company to switch from service to product manufacture. EFTM brand was born with one goal: generalize Dyneema standing rigging use for sailing boats.
The same technique is now used to develop high-load textile connectors as an alternative to classical steel and soft shackles. Textile connectors don’t rust and are much lighter, which eases the connector installation and reduces the risks of injuries for the operators.

Based in Vendée, EHEVO MOTORS is a joint venture founded by the French companies Pipo Moteurs and Grondin Marine to design, assemble and distribute low-carbon and zero-carbon engines for maritime and industrial applications (generators, hydraulic units, off-road and agricultural machinery, etc.). These engines are designed to run on hydrogen, biogas or e-methanol.
The engines marketed by EHEVO MOTORS will be designed and assembled by Pipo Moteurs using engine bases distributed by Grondin Marine, which will also provide support throughout the entire life cycle of each installation — including maintenance, diagnostics and rebuilds.

HydroEcotech is a French company specializing in the decarbonization of terrestrial and maritime combustion engines through patented technologies combining on-demand hydrogen generation, artificial intelligence, and smart monitoring. Our solutions, such as HybridOgen® and Go-Stop®, reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 80% while optimizing energy efficiency for vehicles and industrial engines. Committed to a tangible ecological transition, HydroEcotech also develops engine recycling systems and carbon capture technologies to build a cleaner and more sustainable mobility future.

Marine Weather Intelligence (MWI) is a deeptech company delivering expert decision support at sea through advanced marine weather analysis and AI-powered routing. Built on decades of ocean-racing expertise, MWI optimises routes, reduces fuel consumption, and transforms complex weather data into clear, safe decisions. A trusted guide offering real-time personalised support and alerts to help captains and fleet managers navigate smarter, safer, and toward maritime decarbonisation.

MobyFly is a technology company. We design and deliver premium, zero-emission hydrofoil boats for at the fast ferry market.We offer a cost-effective, sustainable, and scalable mass transport platform that benefits operators, municipalities, and passengers alike.MobyFly’s zero-emission hydrofoil boats are one of the most cost-efficient forms of waterborne transportation, saving up to 80% on energy costs and at least 60% on maintenance costs compared to current diesel ferries.