HydroSurv has been selected for the 2024 cohort of The Exeter Innovation Accelerator, part of the prestigious SETsquared Partnership and ranked as the UK’s leading start-up hub and third in Europe by the Financial Times. This strategic development will support HydroSurv as it looks towards expansion and scale deployment of its innovative uncrewed survey solutions globally.
David Hull, Founder & CEO of HydroSurv, commented: “We’re delighted to be selected for this top-ranked accelerator programme at a pivotal time in HydroSurv’s growth journey. Following a period of accelerated product development through 2024, market demand for our solutions is growing from existing and new customers. The accessible expertise within Exeter Innovation Accelerator will be invaluable as we navigate that scaling, and deliver our objectives for maritime decarbonisation and digitisation in the maritime sector.”
Colin Dart, Business Acceleration Programme Manager at The Exeter Innovation Accelerator, said: “Our accelerator programme supports scalable high-tech ventures to achieve accelerated high growth through the provision of expert business support. HydroSurv’s strong market validation and traction is evidence of a great opportunity to scale significantly into a sector that is growing fast. We are delighted to be part of their journey as they look to navigate this exciting next phase of growth”.
The selection follows HydroSurv’s recent successes in deploying its USV solutions internationally and securing significant partnerships for environmental monitoring and marine survey applications. Through the prestigious programme, HydroSurv will access expert support in scaling its technology, alongside opportunities for investment and strategic partnerships to accelerate market adoption of its zero-emission vessels.
