Pitch to our leading industry stakeholders for a chance to win US$30,000 and gain global exposure for your Company. In addition, the winning startup will receive GBP 25,000 of free legal advice to be used across HFWs leading network of global offices. GBP 5,000 of free legal advice will be provided to the four runners up. The startups will have access to a network of mentors, corporates and investors within the maritime industry. Our program is an industry led partnership designed to propel start-ups to success.
The Captain’s Table has been an exceptional accelerator and enabler of 13 Mari’s business.
The forum provided access to key industry contacts to further validate our product assumptions, attracted investment and secured our first clients.
As a competition winner, it is also a great privilege to have the support of Lloyd’s Register and HFW as part of the program.
- Krassi Fotev, 13 Mari, Cohort 3
The Captain’s Table opened my eyes to the global opportunities in the maritime industry.
Specifically, it resulted in new sales pipeline with a focus on export markets that I never would have done without the inspiration.
- David Schaus, Irwin Group, Cohort 1
COMPETITION TIMELINE
A Cash Prize of
US$30,000
and
Legal advice to the value of
GBP 25,000
provided by HFW.
Business Support
GBP 25,000 of free legal advice for the winner, to be used across HFW's global network
GBP 5,000 of free legal advice for the four runners up, from across HFW's global network
Marketing and Social Media support from Lloyd's Register
Technical session with Lloyd's Register
Interview and feature with Horizons Magazine
Feature article with Splash247
Business introductions
Mentorship
Quarterly leadership coaching
Mentor matchmaking
Fundraising and investor advice
Partnerships
Connect with industry leaders and decision makers
Proof of concept opportunities
Pitch Stage
Gain global exposure for your brand and via our media sponsor, Splash 247
JOIN THE CHALLENGE
2023 WINNER
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2019
Portcast improves your supply chain profitability by accurately predicting container arrival times and forecasting cargo demand.
2020
Greywing streamlines the crew change process by providing a one-stop platform to track crew change regulations and map travel itineraries based on a ship’s voyage.