Cape Fear Ocean Labs (CFOL) provides the well-developed initiative to create a broad BlueTech Economy innovation ecosystem in North Carolina. BlueTech includes the physical and digital engineering tools to develop and manufacture marine robotic submerged, surface, aerial and orbital systems, platforms and devices to support the broader Blue Economy. CFOL's goal is to be a nationally recognized BlueTech regional hub providing infrastructure, supply-chain, and workforce extensions across the NC coastal economy. This includes a deep commitment to DEI practices and incentives to expand the successful participation of underrepresented communities in the BlueTech Economy.