CoastX

CoastX is a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt organization dedicated to sparking a passion for the blue economy in the next generation by providing hands-on, ocean-based experiential educational programs based on STEAM, innovation and entrepreneurship for middle and high school students in Southern Maine and the Seacoast of New Hampshire. Students rarely get the opportunity to engage with real-life problems that require innovative thinking. This missing experience means they often lack the support to create innovative problem-solving ideas and turn those ideas into a product or service. The cultivation of an entrepreneurial mindset and having an applied problem-solving skillset is a life-long benefit. This is what makes CoastX unique. We combine the on-water experiential learning on the front-end with creative and innovative idea generation programs on the back-end, supported by entrepreneurs and mentors, to help student ideas become a reality. By fostering problem solving innovation, we help students be curious, build their confidence, and nurture their sense as to what is possible. CoastX offers a unique marine STEM, arts education and innovation framework to inspire over 25,000 middle and high school students in Southern Maine and the Seacoast of New Hampshire.