Maritime Innovation Opportunities in Southeast Asia Exploring emerging technologies and investment potential in one of the world's fastest-growing maritime regions Michael Gryseels, Founder & Managing Partner, Antares Ventures 

Opportunity in Maritime Why SEA? Why Now? Strategic location at heart of global shipping lanes Straits of Malacca handles 25% of world trade Home to 4 of top 20 largest container ports Maritime contributes 15% of Southeast Asia's regional GDP Vibrant maritime tech ecosystem (government, corporate, talent) SEA investment in Maritime Tech doubled in last 3 years 

Challenges Driving Innovation • Port Congestion: Southeast Asian hubs face 32% longer waiting times. Fragmented supply chains create costly inefficiencies. • Environmental Impact: Southeast Asia hosts one of the world's most fragile ecosystems (Coral Triangle). • Regulatory Pressures: IMO 2030 targets 40% emission reduction. ESG mandates are reshaping operational strategies. • Tech Gaps: Legacy systems hinder digitalization. Data silos prevent end-to-end visibility and optimization. 

Key Innovation Themes Green Shipping Electric propulsion, green fuels (ammonia, hydrogen, methanol), carbon capture, energy efficiency Port & Supply Chain Digitalization IoT, AI for vessel traffic, blockchain for trade Autonomous Operations Unmanned vessels (USV/UUV), remote inspections, AR/VR for remote training and inspection Marine Biodiversity & Ocean Intelligence Smart aquaculture, real-time monitoring of ocean health, fish stocks, illegal fishing, and marine pollution. 

About us: Catalysing Deep-tech Innovation in Asia Growth Markets Antares Ventures is Singapore-based pioneer VC fund • Investing globally in early-stage deeptech ventures with breakthrough innovations that address sustainability challenges of Asia's growth markets • Providing founders with regional market insights and access to our corporate networks across Asia • Focus Areas: Energy Transition, Decarbonization, Transport, Cities, Agrifood, Future of Humanity • Our Maritime Companies: Open Ocean Robotics (USV), Photon Marine (electric propulsion), Enadyne (power- to-methanol), Umami (sustainable seafood)