Konree Innovation Reaches Final of Prestigious Ocean Exchange Awards
Konree Innovation an ATU iHub Galway client company has been named as a finalist in the 2026 Ocean Exchange Awards, a major international competition supporting innovative solutions for healthy oceans and a sustainable Blue Economy.
The Irish company is one of just 16 finalists selected globally and one of only two companies from Europe, alongside Spain’s TITANIUM TECHNOLOGY S.L. The international line-up includes ten finalists from the United States and innovators from Canada, North Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
The finalists will compete for a share of $400,000 in non-dilutive awards at the Ocean Exchange event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from 25 to 27 October 2026. The awards recognise innovative and scalable solutions with the potential to deliver meaningful impact for our oceans and the wider Blue Economy.
For ATU iHub Galway, seeing Konree Innovation recognised on such a competitive international stage is a fantastic achievement and reflects the calibre of innovative companies emerging from Ireland’s West.
Congratulations to the entire Konree Innovation team on reaching the final, and we wish them every success in Florida in October.