AUGUSTA, Maine – Governor Paul R. LePage announced on Thursday the successful establishment of the New England Ocean Cluster in Portland. The Iceland Ocean Cluster led by Thor Sigfusson, has partnered with North Atlantic Assets and Soli DG, Inc of Maine to establish the New England Ocean Cluster and New England Ocean Cluster House.
“This past June, I led a trade mission to Iceland where our delegation witnessed first-hand the work of the Ocean Cluster House,” said Governor LePage. “This model is an excellent example of how private sector investment in innovation and cluster development can result in economic growth. I am proud of my administration’s partnership with Iceland’s Ocean Cluster and the new product development that will result from the establishment of a New England Ocean Cluster House in Portland.”
This private sector enterprise is focused on commercialization of new products related to the Ocean
