Top Marine Equipment Startups in 2026

Daphne Technology is a green technology company based at the heart of innovation in Lausanne, Switzerland and Gothenburg, Sweden. In the view of International Maritime Organisation introducing regulations (IMO 2020) addressing pollutant gas emissions, Daphne has developed SulPure: a next-generation technology for exhaust gas purification. SulPure is an all-in-one, ready to install, turnkey solution for the shipping industry that simultaneously removes both SOx and NOx pollutants from marine engine exhaust gas. The key to the SulPure system is the NanoScrubber, which contains a cartridge system with nanofunctionalised surfaces that convert SOx and NOx to an agricultural fertiliser. SulPure thus produces zero waste, saves 50% in fuel costs, providing a simple and sustainable solution to ship owners to purify exhaust gas emissions and comply with tightening air pollution regulations.

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County (CCE Suffolk) is the local branch of Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), a statewide community education agency established in 1917. As part of the U.S. Land-Grant University System, created in 1862 to advance public education and community development, CCE Suffolk operates under the administration of Cornell University, New York’s land-grant institution. CCE Suffolk is a subordinate governmental agency with an educational mission, structured in accordance with guidelines set by Cornell University on behalf of the State of New York. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, it is part of the national cooperative extension system—an educational partnership among county, state, and federal governments. Each Cornell Cooperative Extension association is independently governed by an elected Board of Directors, with oversight from Cornell, ensuring that local, state, and national priorities are met. Dedicated to addressing Suffolk County’s most pressing challenges, CCE Suffolk collaborates with elected officials at all levels, government agencies, local nonprofits, and community organizations to deliver research-driven solutions. Our team of over 200 educators, specialists, and researchers works across four core program areas: 4-H Youth Development, Community Education, Agriculture, and Marine. Through our affiliation with Cornell University, we leverage world-class expertise, technology, and programming to foster a more resilient and sustainable Suffolk County.