Course in Innovation in Maritime Start-ups
Online course of 300 hours in maritime start-up innovation: 6 modules covering the maritime innovation ecosystem, moving from problem to solution, business model and market, funding and public support, pilots, partnerships and growth, and a maritime start-up project, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course in Innovation in Maritime Start-ups — studying from India
India has a long coastline and growing maritime ambitions, supported by shipbuilding and port development at Kochi, Mumbai, Visakhapatnam and Kolkata. Cochin Shipyard, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Larsen & Toubro's offshore arm are important employers. The Directorate General of Shipping sets regulations for vessel safety and seafarers, while the Indian Register of Shipping provides classification services. Offshore oil and gas activity led by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation adds further demand. Engineers work on naval architecture, marine systems, offshore structures and recreational boat design.
Fees for India: ₹78,800 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which bodies regulate naval and offshore engineering in India?
The Directorate General of Shipping regulates shipping, and the Indian Register of Shipping is the classification society. Naval work is tied to the Indian Navy and shipyards. SEIUM's qualification is a private one and is not accredited by any national body, so recognition by these organisations is not automatic and must be checked with them.
Which employers in India use naval, offshore and nautical engineering skills?
Shipyards such as Mazagon Dock and Cochin Shipyard, offshore oil and gas service firms, marine consultancies, and sports boat builders are typical employers. Each decides its own hiring criteria. The programme can support your profile, but it does not secure a role or any particular recognition.
Can I study this online from India with a job, and what are the costs?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere in India and do not need a student visa. Workload depends on the programme length, with support from an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Know the maritime innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Identify real problems in the sector and validate solutions.
Design a scalable business model for a maritime start-up.
Understand private and public sources of funding.
Plan pilots and partnerships with industry operators.
Protect industrial property and data.
Develop an investor-ready plan for a maritime start-up.
Who it's for
- Maritime tech entrepreneurs.
- Open innovation managers.
- Venture capital analysts.
- Business development managers.
- Accelerator managers.
- Port innovation consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join tech start-ups.
What you'll work with
- Spanish Law 28/2022 (promotion of the start-up ecosystem)
- Spanish Law 24/2015 on Patents (national patent law)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/695 (Horizon Europe framework programme)
- ISO 56002 (innovation management system guidance)
- UNE 166002 (R&D&I management requirements)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 GDPR (personal data protection)
- Regulation (EU) 651/2014 (General Block Exemption Regulation for state aid)
- Strategyzer
- Notion
- Microsoft Excel
- HubSpot
- Pitch
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Technological challenges in the maritime sector1.2Types of start-up: maritime tech and ocean tech1.3Accelerators and incubators in the sector1.4Maritime clusters and their role1.5Programmes such as PortXL and Ocean Tech1.6Corporates and open innovation1.7International success stories1.8The Spanish start-up ecosystem1.9Barriers to entry in the sector1.10Case study: map of a port ecosystem
2.1Identifying real problems2.2Interviews with shipping companies and ports2.3Designing the value proposition2.4Lean start-up and minimum viable product2.5Validation through pilots2.6Long sales cycles2.7Certification and class as a barrier2.8Industrial property and patents2.9Composition of the founding team2.10Workshop: maritime value proposition canvas
3.1SaaS, hardware and service models3.2Market size: TAM, SAM and SOM3.3Segmenting maritime customers3.4Pricing3.5Sales channels and partners3.6Start-up metrics3.7Three-year financial plan3.8International scaling of the product3.9Competition and differentiation3.10Practical exercise: business model for a maritime data start-up
4.1Pre-seed, seed and Series A rounds4.2Business angels and venture capital4.3Corporate venture funds4.4Spanish Start-up Ecosystem Act4.5ENISA and CDTI funding4.6Horizon Europe and the EIC Accelerator4.7Public procurement of innovation4.8Valuation and investment terms4.9Start-up corporate governance4.10Case study: preparing a seed round
5.1Designing pilots with shipping companies5.2Collaboration agreements5.3Intellectual property management5.4Data protection in pilots5.5Scaling from pilot to contract5.6Communication and industry trade shows5.7Internationalisation into new markets5.8Growth indicators5.9Exits and acquisitions5.10Lab: pilot plan with a port operator
6.1Defining the problem6.2Value proposition6.3Customer validation6.4Business model6.5Start-up financial plan6.6Funding strategy6.7Pilot plan6.8Investor pitch6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
The course is taught 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is Strategyzer, Notion, Microsoft Excel, HubSpot and Pitch, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: validating a value proposition through customer interviews, drawing up a start-up financial plan and preparing an investor pitch. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Spanish Law 28/2022, Spanish Law 24/2015 on Patents, Regulation (EU) 2021/695, ISO 56002, UNE 166002, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 GDPR, Regulation (EU) 651/2014.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Strategyzer, Notion, Microsoft Excel, HubSpot and Pitch, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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