A global challenge, a French solution
Around 30% of the world’s population lives near the coasts and half of these places are subject to the risk of marine flooding. Coastal communities, which are especially vulnerable to these risks, which can cause considerable material and human damage, must implement prevention, adaptation and awareness-raising measures. This is where the company with a mission comes in. OCEAN ALIGNMENTby offering biomimetic solutions to support and prepare coastal communities for resilience.
To achieve this, the startup proposes to act both in the attenuation of the waves in storm conditions and in the restoration and rehabilitation of the ecosystems of the coastal lowlands. All while committing to the development of ecotourism. The implementation of preventive measures takes the form of porous structures, made of biogenic materials and of biological origin (promoting marine biodiversity), fully adaptable and modular according to the specificities of the studied environment.
Cutting-edge experience coupled with innovation
To guarantee the quality of its products, LINEUP OCEAN combines its expertise in biomimetic and ecological engineering with the latest large-scale 3D printing technologies. A multidisciplinary approach that requires significant funding to access cutting-edge knowledge and offer even more innovative and effective solutions. It is in this frame of mind that the young startup recently participated in the program. Coast of the future 2022 of the State and the region of Occitania, through the co-financing of the SURFREEF project, with the aim of developing a prototype of a life-size artificial ecological dam. To continue its research and development program and expand its team of engineers, the startup is gearing up for a fundraiser.“We want to obtain commercial and production resources in line with our ambitions.”
Thanks to its financing program and its experience, LINEUP OCEAN can offer innovative solutions adapted to the needs of coastal communities, to reduce the vulnerability of populations to climate risks.
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Source: BFM TV
