Cultivating Collaboration
Focuses on data as an asset and missions as a service, private-public exchange, standards, developing intermediaries, and public and private data access.
The Challenge
A key challenge for the Ocean Enterprise is bridging differences in motivations, timelines, and expectations across sectors. Growth depends on shifting government and societal perceptions. The public sector prioritizes the public good, the private sector balances profit with stakeholder interests and innovation, and the academic sector advances research through observations and modeling. These differences can create barriers to collaboration and the development of a multi-sectoral ocean observing system.
Collaboration
Collaboration between public, private, and academic sectors is key to advancing the Ocean Enterprise.
Slow Progress
Differences in motivations, timelines, and expectations can slow progress.
Economic Value
Shifting from platform and sensor acquisition to a data- and mission-as-a-service model can drive innovation and efficiency.
Why IT matters
Overcoming collaboration barriers will create new market opportunities and enhance data accessibility.
A hybrid public-private approach is needed to optimize business models, data quality, and commercial viability.
What We Are Doing
TechSurge Events
- A platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to discuss advancements and challenges in ocean technology.
- Focuses on key issues like data standards, interoperability, and commercialization of ocean observations.
Dialogues with Industry Series
- A curated virtual series that brings together all sectors of the Ocean Enterprise.
- Each 2.5-hour session that dives into critical industry challenges and opportunities.
- Discussions focus on strengthening public-private partnerships, improving technology and policy alignment, and identifying market-driven solutions.
