An alliance of maritime tech founders is launching a new support network that aims to smooth the path for new entrants to the start-up sector.

Ocean Founders said it aims to “advocate for industry step changes which could reduce friction for innovation and amplify resources for start-ups facing go-to-market hurdles”.

The Singapore-based initiative is backed by sector leaders including Greywing co-founders Nick Clarke and Hrishi Olickel, Portcast founder Nidhi Gupta and Shipskart co-founders Dhruv Sawhney.