Together with Smart Delta Drechtsteden and Maritime & Offshore NL, we invite ambitious maritime startups to join the YES!Delft Maritime Deep-dive.
Whether you are validating your idea or ready to scale, you will join either the Validation Program or the Accelerator in Delft. Alongside our proven startup support, you will gain direct access to leading maritime experts through tailored 1-on-1 sessions and hands-on workshops hosted in Delft and Dordrecht.
Focus areas
Maritime Digitalization
The maritime industry is rapidly transforming through digital innovation. From artificial intelligence and robotics to smart industry applications, digitalization is enabling safer, smarter, and more efficient operations across the sector.
Topics include:
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Smart shipping and autonomous vessels
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Radar systems, sensors, and satellite communication (satcom)
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AI-driven maritime solutions
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Offshore wind innovations and service vessels
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Work vessels and inland shipping
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Maritime contracting
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Superyacht construction, refit, sustainability, and scaling
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Maritime energy transition
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Sustainable shipping technologies
What the Maritime Deep-dive offers
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Access to a dedicated maritime startup community for peer-to-peer learning
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Mentors and industry experts with deep maritime experience
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Connections to investors focused on maritime innovation
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Specialized workshops and expert deep-dives tailored to your growth stage
Who can apply
The program is designed for startups that:
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Are validating a new idea and working toward problem-solution fit
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Have a clear concept and preferably a founding team of at least two people
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Are ready to accelerate growth, scale operations, and enter the market faster
About YES!Delft
With a strong focus on deep tech, YES!Delft supports startups developing high-impact innovations in AI, DeepTech, Energy, Maritime, and MedTech. By combining world-class startup programs with a powerful ecosystem of mentors, experts, partners, and investors, YES!Delft helps founders build the next generation of leading technology companies.
About Smart Delta Drechtsteden
Smart Delta Drechtsteden is one of the leading maritime and manufacturing regions in the Netherlands, known for its strong ecosystem in shipbuilding, offshore, logistics, and innovation. By connecting businesses, governments, educational institutions, and startups, Smart Delta Drechtsteden drives collaboration on sustainable growth, digitalization, and the maritime energy transition. The region offers startups direct access to industry leaders, technical expertise, testing facilities, and strategic partnerships within the maritime sector.
About Maritime & Offshore NL
Maritime & Offshore NL is the leading industry association representing the Dutch maritime and offshore sectors. The organization connects companies, innovators, knowledge institutions, and government partners to strengthen the international competitiveness of the Dutch maritime ecosystem. Maritime & Offshore NL supports innovation, sustainability, digitalization, and talent development across sectors including shipbuilding, offshore energy, smart shipping, and maritime technology.
