Inspire – Igniting Innovation in Ocean Technology
...Challenge: An annual competition that invites you to pitch your pioneering ideas and gain initial recognition. Lab2Market Oceans: Discover and Validate streams guide ocean research teams as they gain entrepreneurial...
...INSPIRE by promoting ocean entrepreneurship and developing innovative mindsets INITIATE by providing resources and mentorship to initiate new ocean companies INVEST by connecting ocean companies to programs and funds that...
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...you can become a catalyst for sustainable innovation: Discover commercialization opportunities for your research Collaborate & innovate to tackle coastal climate challenges Refine your early stage startup idea Not sure...
Ocean Startup Challenge Supporters
...local, national, and international stage. Their lawyers will provide an insightful assessment of your needs as you deliver the next wave of ocean innovation and global leadership. Learn More...
Connect with the Team
...Email Paula Natasha Legay (She/Her/Hers) Ocean Challenge Director Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Email Natasha Laurie Batten (She/Her/Hers) Director of Marketing & Communications Sambro, Nova Scotia Email Laurie Marie Curtis (She/Her/Hers) Program...
Industry mentors and mid-career professionals
...innovators. Whether you’ve built thriving ocean tech ventures, spearheaded groundbreaking projects, or amassed a wealth of business acumen, your mentorship can pave the way for success. Even if your professional...
Partners and ecosystem supporters
Picture the vast expanse of Canada’s ocean economy, primed to exceed $3 trillion and fueling a surge of global growth. Can you see your organization leading the charge, guiding the...
Lab2Market Oceans / 3-Day Program
...will earn micro credentials upon completion of the program. Sessions will run on October 6, 9 and 11. This program is funded by the Transforming Climate Action research program led...
Lab2Market Oceans / Validate
...publicly disclosed or covered by a patent/provisional patent. Consider any information disclosed in the application non-confidential information. Please contact the technology transfer office at your institution if you have any...
Announcements & Media Releases
Throughout the year, we host a vibrant suite of competitions, events and activities, fostering a collaborative ecosystem among oceantech innovators. Working closely with more than 100 oceantech companies at various...
Invest – Scaling Oceantech Innovations Globally
...Advanced Industry Workshops: Tailored sessions that prepare your team for challenges of scaling and international expansion Looking for follow-on funds? Follow the link below to learn more Ocean Challenge: Boost...