SEAform develops modular floating land platforms that create buildable soil surfaces on water to address rising sea levels and coastal space constraints. The interconnected, scalable system adapts to different depths and functions, supporting applications from exhibition pavilions and smart piers to energy islands and breakwaters. Its balancing technology and modular connection system reduce construction time and costs while remaining removable and reusable.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Rising sea levels, projected to increase by up to 0.1 meters by 2100, threaten the livelihoods of 800 million coastal residents. Meanwhile, over 2.7 billion people live within 100 kilometers of coastlines, making habitable space increasingly limited and expensive in coastal regions.
Solution
SEAform provides a technology platform for creating modular, scalable floating land on water surfaces. The interconnected platform system uses an innovative balancing mechanism to adapt to various functions, depths, and bathymetries while ensuring comfort and safety. The modular connection system allows structures to grow incrementally, reducing construction time and costs compared to traditional land reclamation. Platforms are designed to be easily removable and re-functionalizable, supporting a circular approach to marine infrastructure. The solution enables diverse applications including exhibition pavilions, smart piers, energy islands, port activity support, and breakwaters.
Target Audience
Primary customers include coastal municipalities, port authorities, energy companies, and real estate developers seeking climate-resilient infrastructure and new space solutions on water.
Features
- Modular floating platform system with an innovative connection mechanism for scalable expansion
- Adaptive balancing system that ensures stability and comfort across different water depths and bathymetries
- Multi-functional design supporting exhibition pavilions, smart piers, energy islands, port operations, and breakwater applications
- Reduced construction time and costs compared to conventional land-based or fixed marine structures
- Removable and re-functionalizable platform design for lifecycle flexibility and minimal environmental impact
- Technology developed from offshore engineering research, including energy production and self-sufficient grid management capabilities