That’s why PortXL exists – the world’s first maritime accelerator, designed to help founders cut through the noise and land real contracts.
This September, I’m back for my second year as a mentor.
Here’s what makes it different: founders don’t just “demo” here – they sign deals. Alumni have landed 225+ paid collaborations with industry giants like Vopak, Van Oord, and the Port of Rotterdam. ECOncrete turned PortXL into contracts. Forward Water turned it into pilots and revenue.
The numbers tell the story: 132 startups, 83% survival rate, €191M raised. That’s not luck, that’s structure. Partner-defined challenges. Focus on pilots. Wildcards that spark real innovation.
Maritime is a brutal industry – high barriers, long sales cycles, old money. Access is the currency. And PortXL delivers it.
The window never stays open for long. When you see it, move.