Ocean Supercluster

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to collaboration and involvement in ocean industry sectors.

• The applicant must be an organization involved in the ocean economy sectors such as fishery, aquaculture, bioresources, offshore resources, marine renewables, defence, transportation, or ocean technology.
• The organization can be a startup, scaleup, or a mature organization.
• The applicant should be committed to accelerating commercialization of ocean solutions.
• The applicant should align with OSC's mission of developing a sustainable blue economy.

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

This grant does not specify any exclusions for particular companies or industries based on the given context. The focus is primarily on including various sectors within the ocean economy.

Eligible expenses

This grant supports projects that accelerate the commercialization of ocean solutions, engaging various sectors from aquaculture to marine renewables. The eligible activities focus on innovation, ecosystem development, and workforce diversification.

• Commercialization of innovative ocean solutions addressing global challenges.
• Development of a robust ocean ecosystem encouraging startups and scaleups.
• Engagement of Indigenous Peoples and under-represented groups in ocean-related projects.
• Establishment of strategic international partnerships to expand market presence.
• Programs aimed at building a skilled and diverse ocean economy workforce.

Eligible geographic areas

This program brings together companies from diverse geographical locations for collaborative efforts in the ocean economy. Eligible geographical areas include those spanning the entirety of Canada.

• Startups, scaleups, and established companies located across Canada.

Here are additional relevant details for Canada's Ocean Supercluster grant:

• The Supercluster aims at fostering innovation through specific programs tailored towards different need areas in the ocean sector.
• It places a strong emphasis on collaboration between industry partners, academic institutions, and government entities.
• Focus is also placed on engaging and integrating under-represented groups in the ocean economy to enhance innovation and diversification.
• The cluster provides avenues for knowledge sharing and networking through events, workshops, and conferences.
• There is an opportunity to contribute to and benefit from building Canada’s reputation as a leader in the global ocean economy.
• Engagement opportunities are available beyond financial support, including mentorship and strategic advice.
• Successful projects are expected to align with the values of creativity, inclusivity, collaboration, and ambition.