archived
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 400,000
Timeline
- Archived
Location
Canada
Overview
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster provides co-investment for collaborative ocean projects to accelerate the development and commercialization of made-in-Canada solutions. The program supports activities in areas such as scaled ocean energy, sustainable seafood, future of transport, ocean climate, talent, and network building.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and commercialization of innovative ocean solutions.
- Collaborative projects in scaled ocean energy, sustainable seafood, future of transport, and ocean climate.
- Innovation ecosystem initiatives supporting ocean companies, workforce development, and partnerships.
Documents Needed
- Project proposal form
- Project financial workbook
- Corporate due diligence certificate
- Financial due diligence checklist
- Project finance due diligence questionnaire
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit companies.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Academic institutions.
- Indigenous organizations.
- Government agencies and other ocean-sector organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Foreign companies not incorporated in Canada cannot receive OSC Industry Matching Funds.
- Government organizations cannot receive OSC Industry Matching Funds.
Eligible expenses
- Wages, salaries, and non-discretionary benefits for project work.
- Subcontractor fees, equipment rental, materials, travel, and facility rental.
- Communications, marketing, patent, conference, and trade show costs tied to project delivery.
- Other direct costs such as market studies, feasibility studies, shipping, insurance, and Indigenous participation honoraria.
- Capital expenditures and certain foreign costs, subject to approval.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the letter of award or after the project end date.
- Routine administration, overhead, and legal costs tied to contracting.
- Senior leadership wages that are not directly incremental to the project.
- Fines, penalties, contingencies, meals, incidentals, and discretionary benefits.
- Costs covered by government rebates or tax credits.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Organizations in Canada or abroad may join as OSC members.
Processing and Agreement
- Preliminary qualification is reviewed by OSC.
- Eligible projects may be invited to submit a full proposal.
- Proposals are assessed by a project assessment panel and project selection committee.
- Final recommendations are ratified by the OSC Board.
- Successful applicants receive a conditional approval letter and must sign a project agreement before funding is advanced.
Additional information
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ocean Supercluster Program
What is the Ocean Supercluster?
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster provides co-investment for collaborative ocean projects to accelerate the development and commercialization of made-in-Canada solutions. The program supports activities in areas such as scaled ocean energy, sustainable seafood, future of transport, ocean climate, talent, and network building.
How much funding can be received?
Ocean Supercluster Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $400,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ocean Supercluster program?
To be eligible for the Ocean Supercluster program, you must:
Collaborative project.
At least two industry investing organizations.
Innovative, commercially viable solution.
What expenses are eligible under Ocean Supercluster?
Development and commercialization of innovative ocean solutions.
Collaborative projects in scaled ocean energy, sustainable seafood, future of transport, and ocean climate.
Innovation ecosystem initiatives supporting ocean companies, workforce development, and partnerships.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ocean Supercluster?
You can contact Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC).
Where is the Ocean Supercluster available?
The Ocean Supercluster program is available across Canada.
Is the Ocean Supercluster a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ocean Supercluster is a Grant and Funding