DeepTech supports WHOI's vision for innovation in ocean technology, science, and education by providing the resources to create and pursue cutting-edge projects and programs. DeepTech serves a broad range of users to accelerate new ocean technology and research, to educate the next generation of ocean technologists and scientists, and to apply WHOI's unique expertise to key societal challenges.
DeepTech is an Innovation Accelerator
DeepTech helps WHOI staff accelerate Big Bold Ideas that don't fit neatly into our 'usual' R&D model:
- Accelerating large, WHOI-led initiatives
- Fostering new internal synergies
- Piloting new educational programs
- Building new collaborations: regional to international
- Supporting new industry & government partnerships
DeepTech supports planning and execution of new partnerships, collaborations, educational programs, and other activities.
DeepTech is a Collaboration Hub
DeepTech supports a state-of-the-art collision space in WHOI's David Center for Ocean Innovation:
- R&D space for short or long-term projects
- Advanced fabrication tools and equipment
- Videoconferencing & meeting space
- Educational resources & teaching lab space
DeepTech's David Center facility represents a significant investment towards sustaining WHOI's expertise in ocean technologies and expanding these capabilities into unexplored areas with new partners.
DeepTech Disseminates Expertise
WHOI is a leader in training the next generation of Ocean Technologists. DeepTech helps connect WHOI's subject matter experts to areas in ocean technology and science where they are needed the most, so that WHOI can apply its broad and deep expertise to the biggest challenges facing the oceans and society.