Real Ice Development Company Limited

Proving it is possible to restore and preserve Arctic sea ice at scale using renewably powered underwater drones

Real Ice is an Arctic ecosystem restoration start-up. Our mission is to prove our technology can be used to restore Arctic Sea ice to 1980s levels, preserving a key planetary cooling system. Think of it like the Amazon reforestation efforts but we are encouraging Arctic Sea ice growth rather than planting new trees in the rainforest.

To overcome the challenge of excess sea ice melt, we want to demonstrate that a method for "Ice thickening" backed by scientific research would help nature continue to create enough sea ice during the winter so that the sea ice extent during the summer months can be stabilised. In 2024, we are moving on to the next phase of our engineering roadmap, which includes collaborating with manufacturers to develop underwater drones for pumping that are powered by green hydrogen.