Pollentia Celebrates One Year Anniversary, Releases Exciting News

Pollentia, an AI marine technology company engineering intelligence systems for high-performance vessels with precision-built models, recently celebrated one year in leading electric boating, reporting momentum, partnerships, and a mission to unify a fragmented industry.

Pollentia Inc. is an emerging force in marine technology, founded in 2021 by U.S. Navy veteran Tyler Temple (CEO) and energy engineer Ivan Shterev (COO). Based in Dallas, Pollentia is an AI marine technology company building the intelligence layer for the sea. The name, derived from Latin meaning powerful and mighty, reflects the mission to transform vessels into smart, adaptive systems that continuously learn, optimize, and enhance performance.

The marine industry is navigating a fragmented transition, with vessels and infrastructure operating as isolated silos. Making the shift from being an EV boat manufacturer to being primarily a tech company, Pollentia’s AI Intelligence System acts as the “brain of the vessel,” uniting navigation, diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and over-the-air updates into one platform. Applied across recreational, commercial, and defense fleets, this system creates a unified ecosystem that improves safety, reduces costs, and enables scalability — whether vessels are electric, hybrid, or conventional.

To demonstrate this vision, Pollentia is co-developing its Ventus fleet with leading manufacturers. At the heart of their offerings is the Ventus First Generation, a 20- to 40-foot all-electric boat line built from the hull up to accommodate integrated battery systems, smart diagnostics, and AI-enhanced controls. The boat is designed for recreational users.

These vessels, available commercially, showcase how integrating intelligence from bow to stern improves safety, reliability, and adaptability. Beyond Ventus, Pollentia is enabling OEMs, shipyards, and governments to embed its platform across new builds, retrofits, and large-scale fleets worldwide.

One of the defining features of the Ventus is the onboard AI Co-Captain, an intelligent assistant capable of managing navigation, collision avoidance, energy consumption, and real-time diagnostics. Unlike simplistic retrofitted vessels that adapt old designs to new technologies, the Ventus is purpose-built for electric performance and intelligent control. It offers a range of up to 300 miles on a single charge and supports both AC and DC charging for flexible recharging options.

The company plans to serve commercial operators, and even military applications with future offerings.

Bold Progress Made Since Debut

Since its public debut in 2024, Pollentia has rapidly advanced from an ambitious electric boat startup to a serious player in the global AI marine sector. The company is forging strategic ecosystem partnerships across the U.S., Europe, and the MENA region to support its growing manufacturing and infrastructure needs. Collaborations with tech leaders like NVIDIA, Kreisel, John Deere, and Capital Factory are directly influencing the evolution of Pollentia’s AI-powered systems and vessel design.

In April, Pollentia was officially accepted into the NVIDIA Inception program, a prestigious initiative designed to support cutting-edge startups pushing the boundaries of AI and data science.

Acceptance into the ClimateTech Expertise Network (CEN), a NYSERDA-funded program administered by Columbia Technology Ventures, has connected Pollentia with a wide network of business and technical experts committed to accelerating climate innovation.

The company drew major attention during NYC Tech Week with a bold visual campaign in Times Square, signaling both industry validation and investor enthusiasm.

Pollentia and NovaCharge: Building the Future of Marine Infrastructure

With NovaCharge, Pollentia is taking an aggressive and collaborative approach to redefine infrastructure in the marine world. Together, they are expanding charging networks across the U.S. and Europe while developing service hubs that integrate charging, over-the-air updates, and repair capabilities. These hubs are more than just plug-in points — they’re designed as adaptable platforms that support the transition toward both fully electric and hybrid vessels.

Rather than waiting for late adopters or legacy systems to dictate the pace of change, Pollentia and NovaCharge are creating a forward-looking infrastructure model that makes electrification and sustainability practical today. This adaptability ensures that manufacturers, operators, and consumers alike can embrace cleaner systems without the complexity and fragmentation that has slowed the marine industry’s transition in the past.

Tyler Temple, CEO of Pollentia, said: “Innovation isn’t about waiting for everyone else to catch up, it’s about solving the problems holding people back. At Pollentia, we focus on making things simpler, more intuitive, and less of a hassle. Because at the end of the day, no one succeeds in the sustainability space if consumers can’t easily access charging, repairs, and updates. The marine industry doesn’t need more chaos, it needs harmony between technology, manufacturers, and people. That’s what we’re building with NovaCharge: infrastructure that makes adoption seamless, sustainable, and scalable for all.”

Design Hub Led by Ethan Song

Pollentia has also launched a Design Hub, led by Ethan Song, a veteran of Porsche, Mazda, GM, International Trucks, and Xpeng. Song’s expertise in luxury and commercial design ensures Pollentia’s systems are human-centered, scalable, and market-ready for defense, commercial, and luxury applications. Song now applies his expertise to advancing sustainable marine mobility, working closely with Pollentia’s engineering and AI teams. The Design Hub ensures that every integration of Pollentia’s systems is intuitive, human-centered, and market-ready.

Driving Unified Standards to Accelerate Maritime Electrification

Even before its official debut, Ventus has drawn international attention, with preorders, investor interest, and showings from the U.S. to the UAE, positioning Pollentia at the leading edge of a new maritime era.

Looking ahead, Pollentia is driving unified standards to accelerate maritime electrification and intelligence adoption. By making AI the foundation rather than an afterthought, the company aligns climate goals, defense readiness, and industrial modernization under one mission.

In just one year, Pollentia has positioned itself as a trusted partner for shipbuilders, governments, and innovators shaping the future of marine mobility. The company is working with manufacturers and governments to incentivize and normalize intelligence as a must-have in every vessel, not a bolt-on option, while pushing sustainability forward as the core of marine progress.

Interview: Who and What is Pollentia?

In October 2024, the company explained details about the Ventus, in an interview with Tyler Temple, CEO and Founder, and Ivan Shterev, COO and Co-Founder.

Temple, a former U.S. Navy Damage Controlman, spent time aboard an advanced electric aircraft carrier.

Temple envisioned a future where advanced technology could ease the burdens of life at sea. That vision, born from long hours navigating the mechanical intricacies of naval life, eventually led him to co-found Pollentia Inc. with Shterev.

Together, they co-developed the Ventus, a first-of-its-kind luxury electric boat powered by AI and precision engineering. Merging aerospace materials, sustainable propulsion, and a proprietary AI Co-Captain trained in best practices from the Navy, Ventus represents not just a leap in marine design but a reimagining of what boating can be, which is accessible, intelligent, and extraordinarily refined.

Unveiling Next Year, Sea Trials Coming Soon to Enable Real-World AI Testing and Learning

Pollentia’s Ventus is set for its official unveiling next year, marking a major milestone in the company’s journey to revolutionize modern boating. With sea trials scheduled in the coming months, Pollentia will put its AI-powered systems, electric propulsion, and advanced hull design to the test under real-world maritime conditions.

These trials will not only validate performance metrics like range, speed, and safety but also allow the AI Co-Captain to gather valuable operational data as it continues learning and adapting. The trials are a key step toward full production and delivery, and early interest from investors, boaters, and climate-tech leaders signals strong demand. As anticipation builds, Pollentia is positioning Ventus not just as a vessel, but as the beginning of a smarter, cleaner era on the water.

Pollentia Shapes Electric Boating and Marine Tech Policy

Pollentia is actively pushing for greater access to federal and state funding as it seeks to expand its role in the emerging shipbuilding industry. With a focus on clean energy innovation, domestic manufacturing, and maritime modernization, the company aligns closely with national and state-level priorities around climate resilience, infrastructure, and defense readiness.

Pollentia is engaging with policymakers, grant agencies, and public-private partnerships to help secure funding that will accelerate the deployment of AI powered vessels and support the development of green shipyards and supply chains across the U.S.

Strategic partnerships have defined its first year. Through Station DC in Washington, the company engages with policymakers and industry leaders to align AI with government-backed maritime initiatives. Pollentia is not only shaping how new ships are built, but also how AI becomes a core standard across the marine industry.

By advocating for dedicated investment in electric marine technology, Pollentia aims to position itself, and the country, as a leader in sustainable shipbuilding, driving economic growth while reducing emissions on America’s waterways.

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