On-Ocean Experiential Programs
For Middle & High School Students
CoastX programs spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence to
drive change and prepare students for ocean studies, successful
careers in the blue economy–or whatever path they will forge with an entrepreneurial mindset.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, EXPLORATION & INNOVATION
CoastX was founded and launched by entrepreneurs, ocean scientists/engineers, artists, and educators because we knew…
We must inspire the next generation of ocean innovators and entrepreneurs by providing immersive, on-ocean experiential learning programs in ocean science, engineering, marine art, and entrepreneurship.
CoastX programs spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence to drive change and prepare students for marine studies, successful careers in the blue economy–or whatever path they will forge with an entrepreneurial mindset.
We serve middle and high school students in Southern Maine and the Seacoast of New Hampshire.
Middle and High School Students +Home School (Grades 6-12)
By the end, every student will have learned the full ideation and prototyping process and cultivated an entrepreneurial mindset—tools that will serve them well for their next big idea and throughout their life.
Two Options for Students:
StartUp Sprint: Ocean Innovation (Friday pm & Saturday ONLY)
For students with interest in ocean + innovation/entrepreneurship, but don't have the time for the full 6 week Blue Innovation Program. Perfect to get the basic skills of idea development and innovation.
January 9th-10th 2026 - ONLY
Friday (4:30-8:00pm) Saturday (8:30am-4:30 pm
Blue Innovation Program:
A more robust program for students with interest in ocean + innovation/entrepreneurship and want to spend more time with experts and mentors to develop their idea into a product or service.
Includes the StartUp Sprint: Ocean Innovation (above) plus 6 after-school weekly sessions with mentors, speakers, ocean experts. Allows students to develop deeper innovation + entrepreneurship skills to grow their idea with prototypes, customer discovery, financial considerations, and end with a fully developed 3 minute pitch. Added option to work with CoastX judges to present at national competitions for students.
Weekly thereafter Tuesdays, 4:00pm-6:30pm; 6 sessions
