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ALASKA OCEAN CLUSTER INITIATIVE

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JOEL CLADOUHOS

Joel Cladouhos, Director

March 23, 2018

CORDOVA ECONOMIC SUMMIT

April 19, 2018

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OCEAN CLUSTERS

BLUE ECONOMY INITIATIVES

AN EMERGING GLOBAL TREND

THE BLUE ECONOMY

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ICELAND OCEAN CLUSTER

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Advance Alaska’s blue economy through an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship

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www.OceanTuesday.com

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Statewide Innovation Bootcamp

Inclusive to inexperienced & curious

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View a short video description at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gleA15yTNHg

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WHEELHOUSE is about

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People

Developing Alaska’s most valuable resource

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Community

Connecting all Alaskans with blue economy skills, community and mentorship

Opportunity

Navigating year round opportunity in blue industries with cross-cutting skills

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Sustainability

Fostering healthy oceans and thriving communities for a strong Alaska

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Preparing Alaskans to Navigate the Blue Economy

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Mentorship

Programs

Resources

Community

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METRICS

Community: 2,200 people

Mentorship: 65 hours

Innovation: 5 teams

Entrepreneurship: 1 startup

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Oceantuesday.com

Storm.blue

OTIS.blue

Pipeline.blue

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Alaska Ocean Cluster

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“One cannot discover new oceans

without the courage to lose sight

of the shore.”

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- Andre Gide

THANK YOU joel@alaskaoceancluster.com