Yachting Ventures (YV) has renewed its partnership with M3 Monaco to scout and showcase marina innovations at the 5th edition of the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous.
The event will take place on 21st and 22nd September 2025, at the Yacht Club de Monaco, prior to the Monaco Yacht Show.
The annual event is organised by M3 Monaco and provides a platform for startups and scaleups working to modernise the marina industry through sustainable technologies.
The event will show innovations across seven key categories, focusing on the preservation and regeneration of ocean ecosystems.
“Since its creation, the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous has established itself as a key platform for identifying and promoting innovations that are sustainably transforming the marina industry,” said José Marco Casellini, CEO of M3.
“This 5th Anniversary Edition marks a pivotal moment and will provide an opportunity to assess the technological advancements presented over the years while unveiling new solutions to address the challenges of the future.”
M3’s objective is clear: to highlight impactful solutions, as well as accelerate the development of those that are emerging.
José Marco Casellini
He added: “M3’s objective is clear: to highlight impactful solutions, as well as accelerate the development of those that are emerging, to help the marina industry move towards more responsible operations.”
Around 250 marine industry professionals will attend the event.
The seven categories are: biodiversity regeneration, energy optimisation, energy production, marina management, waste management, water management and new infrastructure materials.
The categories each support infrastructure developments that will restore, regenerate and preserve the oceans, allowing ecosystems to thrive.
“We are delighted to be renewing our partnership with M3 and helping to source innovations for the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous in September,” said Gabbi Richardson, Yachting Ventures founder.
“Participating in this event offers an opportunity for startups to showcase their products and technologies amongst a very high quality audience that is genuinely interested in supporting new technologies, including investors.”
