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Marine Weather Intelligence builds its technology and credibility on a network of world-class scientific, institutional, and industry partners, combining scientific rigour, field expertise, and responsible innovation.

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Research & scientific foundations

Building trusted collaborations across science, maritime operations, and space technologies

Marine Weather Intelligence develops its solutions within a strong ecosystem of research institutions, reflecting a shared conviction that marine weather must be treated as a strategic operational factor, combining scientific rigour, field expertise, and responsible innovation.

Research partner & investor

Ifremer

We are proud to partner with Ifremer, the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea and Europe's leading oceanographic research institution. This partnership gives our platform access to the highest-quality ocean and atmospheric datasets available, ensuring our forecasts are built on the best science.

In June 2023, Marine Weather Intelligence was awarded the Octo'Pousse IFREMER Innovation Challenge, securing a €250k investment to support its R&D programme. IFREMER is both a research partner and a key investor in Marine Weather Intelligence.

Academic partner

Université Bretagne Sud, LMBA

Through collaboration with the Laboratory of Mathematics of the University of Southern Brittany (LMBA), Marine Weather Intelligence conducts in-depth research on routing methodologies, probabilistic modelling, and uncertainty quantification in weather-driven operational decisions.

Space & data ecosystem

Satellite data & earth observation

Connecting Marine Weather Intelligence to the frontier of satellite technology, earth observation science, and real-time environmental data.

Incubation programme

ESA Business Incubation Centre

Marine Weather Intelligence is a member of the ESA Business Incubation Centre network, connecting us to the frontier of earth observation and satellite data science. We benefit from financial support and access to a network of space and data experts.

Satellite data

Connect by CNES

This collaboration provides access to satellite data. Marine Weather Intelligence also participates in research programmes aimed at improving real-time weather alerting, particularly for convective phenomena at sea.

Innovation cluster

Images & Réseaux

Digital innovation cluster supporting the integration of advanced data processing and AI technologies into Marine Weather Intelligence's marine weather and routing solutions.

Maritime industry & market ecosystem

Accelerators, clusters & professional networks

Connecting Marine Weather Intelligence with maritime operators, fleet stakeholders, and industrial partners across shipping and offshore energy.

Accelerator

ZEBOX

Supported by ZEBOX, the innovation accelerator for the maritime and logistics industries. Through ZEBOX, Marine Weather Intelligence engages with fleet operators and develops research initiatives focused on route optimisation and CO₂ reduction.

Industry network

Evolen'UP

Member of Evolen, the French association for energy and offshore industries. Evolen'UP supports Marine Weather Intelligence's integration into the shipping and offshore energy markets, providing strategic guidance and sector visibility.

Startup programme

GICAN, SEAstart

SEAstart supports the growth of innovative companies in the maritime sector by providing resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities essential for scaling their businesses.

National network

Cluster Maritime Français

National network bringing together maritime industries, institutions, and innovation stakeholders. Marine Weather Intelligence joined the CMF to advance innovation and sustainability in the maritime industry.

Blue economy

Blue Tech Club

Community promoting sustainable and operationally relevant solutions for the blue economy, connecting innovators, investors, and maritime operators.

Sustainability

Wind Ship Association

Member of the Wind Ship Association, a professional network dedicated to the development and deployment of wind-assisted propulsion technologies in commercial shipping.

Institutional & public support

Public bodies & regional programmes

Public institutions and professional organisations supporting innovation, structuring, and responsible development of Marine Weather Intelligence.

Public financing

BPI France

Marine Weather Intelligence is supported by BPI France through financial backing and innovation programmes, including the French Tech Emergence Grant, supporting early-stage innovative startups with critical funding to help them grow and succeed.

Regional support

Région Bretagne

Marine Weather Intelligence benefits from regional innovation programmes aligned with the Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3): Bretagne Compétitivité (Eco-Activity Crisalide, Decarbonised Mobility), Bretagne Développement Innovation (Sailing Valley), Bretagne Commerce International, and Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique.

Local innovation

VIPE Technopole Vannes

VIPE Technopole supports Marine Weather Intelligence's development through local innovation programmes, business networking, and connections to the regional ecosystem around Vannes and Morbihan.

Professional networks & sustainability

Responsible innovation & open data

Communities connecting Marine Weather Intelligence to broader conversations on meteorological openness, sustainability, and science-led entrepreneurship.

Board membership

PRIMET

PRIMET promotes fair collaboration between public and private meteorological actors and supports open access to weather data across Europe. Christian Dumard, CEO of Marine Weather Intelligence, is part of the PRIMET Board.

Corporate member

SEA Index®

Marine Weather Intelligence is a corporate member of the SEA Index®, supporting responsible and data-driven approaches to sustainability in the yachting sector.

Deeptech community

Les Deeptechs

Community supporting science- and engineering-led startups and responsible innovation pathways, connecting Marine Weather Intelligence to France's broader deeptech ecosystem.

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Marine Weather Intelligence is trusted by operators across yachts, commercial shipping, offshore energies, and towage & heavy transport.

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