TMA BlueTech

Our Network

TMA has an extensive national and international network with members and partners in many countries.

Our Events

TMA organizes monthly meetups, quarterly BlueTech Global Connect webinars, trade missions, and of course, our seminal event, BlueTech Week, each November.

BlueTech Week 2024 has concluded! The 2024 theme focused on Bridging Gaps and Uniting Maritime Defense, Decarbonization, and Ocean Resilience, Unlocking Undiscovered Ideas through Interdisciplinary Collaboration.

Join us November 17-21, 2025 for our 17th Annual BlueTech Week.

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Our Cluster Partners

TMA is a leader in developing ocean and water cluster networks. It is also working with partners to organize TMA chapters.

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Our initiatives

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BlueTech
Clusters

Mobilizing regional and global collaborators to protect ocean and water resources.

BlueTech
Ecosystem

Bringing together leading companies, institutions, and policymakers to create a focused regional and national BlueVoice.

Education and Workforce Development

Creating the entrepreneurs and technical staff of the future.

Events

Organizing and supporting local and international events in San Diego to promote sustainable ocean and water industries.

Exports

Receiving funding from the ITA (part of the U.S. Dept. of Commerce) to organize the 1st ever U.S Maritime Technology Export Initiative.

Reports
& Studies

Collaborating to understand the size, scope, and impact of economic, educational, and industry trends in the Blue Economy.

BlueTech Careers

We believe that training for all - including at-risk youth, under-served communities and veterans - creates the entrepreneurs and technical workers of tomorrow. We are working with educational and government partners to create a rich ecosystem to support companies, help politicians make informed decisions, and provide 21st century skills for students.

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Leverage the BlueTech Network

TMA launched in 2007 and is a groundbreaking BlueTech Cluster with partnerships globally. Initially focused on San Diego County, it has a growing number of members nationally and internationally.

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What our partners say

Education & Workforce Development: We will look at the challenges facing education to drive more people towards marine technology and science careers.

Linda Kurokawa

Director, MiraCosta TCI

BlueTech Week: If you have a business or interest in sustainable Blue Economy, BlueTech Week is the place to be. This event is... an ecosystem that allows you to engage, find synergies and create partnerships.

Frederico Ferreira

Forum Oceano, Portugal

Trade Missions: Having the support of TMA and the US Commercial services unlocked many doors and we all had a great time in the process!  We hope to continue joining TMA trade missions for many years to come.

Cosmo King

CEO, iOCurrents, Inc

Cosmo King

CEO, iOCurrents, Inc

Frederico Ferreira

Forum Oceano, Portugal

Education & Workforce Development: We will look at the challenges facing education to drive more people towards marine technology and science careers.

Linda Kurokawa

Director, MiraCosta TCI

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TMA BlueTech (TM)

Promoting Sustainable Science-Based Ocean and Water Industries

Promoting
BlueTech and Blue Jobs®

What is TMA BlueTech?

Our Network

Our Events

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