Accelerator EPS

Key Dates 2020-2021

Feb

Mar

Apr

May 10, 2021

Applications Open

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May

Jun

July 28, 2021

Final Deadline

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

November 8, 2021

Accelerator Starts

Nov

Dec

Jan

February 17, 2022

Demo Day

Feb

Mar

May 10, 2021

Applications Open

July 28, 2021

Final Deadline

November 8, 2021

Accelerator Starts

February 17, 2022

Demo Day

You'll receive

Fleet Access

Funding

Mentoring

One of the biggest challenges maritime startups face is having access to vessels to test and showcase new technologies. Modern ships are huge, expensive investments that take a long time to build, prohibiting rapid iteration and risky experimentation. Selected startups from the Eastern Pacific Accelerator powered by Techstars will have a unique opportunity to bypass these challenges. With over 17 million deadweight tonnes under management, EPS is one of the largest independent tonnage providers in the world. Startups with a proven track record or an exciting proof of concept will have access to EPS' diversified fleet of containerships, dry bulk and tanker vessels.

We put our money where our mouth is. If we select you for our programme it’s because we believe in your success. That’s why we not only provide the tools and resources needed to succeed but we also invest in your company. This means we are truly invested and motivated to scale or get your product to market. These standard equity deals leave you fully in control of your company and decision making but make us true partners on your journey towards commercialisation. The programme is also designed to get teams ready to pitch their company to an audience of investors on Demo Day. To learn more please feel free to contact us.

The EPS Accelerator powered by Techstars is a mentorship-based programme. Once a startup is accepted into the programme they are instantly plugged in to a network of thousands of mentors. These include both in-house and external maritime experts as well as people with a track record of commercialising and scaling startups. This formula helps accelerate startups businesses success by helping them to develop at a faster pace and if necessary, to iterate and pivot. They can immediately throw things away that don’t work. No one is trying to protect a brand that may not exist yet, and nobody has reason to be afraid of small failures. Our mentors help our startups appreciate this as part of the process.

Themes we are looking for:

Immersive Tech
Commercial Optimization
Environmental Preservation

Cyber Security
Safety
Advanced Materials

Artificial Intelligence
Fuel Efficiency
Augmented Reality

3d Printing
Virtual Reality
IOT

Meet the team

Gil Ofer

Special Advisor for Innovation Eastern Pacific Shipping

As Special Advisor, Gil provides guidance in business development matters as well as on partnerships that accelerate, incubate, and activate internal and external innovation platforms. Before joining the shipping arm of his family business, Gil was the co-Founder and VP strategic Partnerships of IMGN Media, a company at the intersection of technology and digital media that is one of the largest publishers of video on Instagram and builds content brands for multicultural audiences. Gil holds a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University and currently resides in London.

Claus Nehmzow

Chief Innovation Officer Eastern Pacific Shipping

Claus’ role is to oversee EPS’ IT department and the relationship between EPS and the accelerator programme. He ensures the startups are adding maximum value as to facilitate innovations, improve productivity, and generate growth in. Claus has vast experience, and a proven track record, of developing strategic innovations for achieving commercial success. Most recently, he led the Digital Innovation Organization for APAC for an oil major, where he found impactful business solutions using technologies like AI, blockchain, and robotics. In addition, he has consulted for Fortune 500 companies worldwide and managed various technology-based companies.

Dhritiman Hui

Managing Director Eastern Pacific Accelerator powered by Techstars

As Managing Director of the EPS Accelerator Powered by Techstars, Dhritiman is in charge of the entire life cycle of the programme. This includes sourcing and vetting hundreds of applications, managing the selection committee, bringing the startups to Singapore and them the day-to-day operation leading to Demo Day.Prior to joining Techstars, Dhritiman spent close to a decade investing in companies at different stages in both the east and the west, of which he spent a substantial amount of time investing in and working with maritime technology companies.

Year Two Startups

We are a robotics startup company offering automated and cost-efficient solutions for cleaning, inspection and monitoring with an aim to make the workplace safer and more efficient.

A Catalyst for Innovation in the Maritime Industry.

Our Mission

To cultivate and mentor the next generation of maritime technology entrepreneurs