The Ocean Startup Challenge helps turn entrepreneurial ideas or technology into a wave of opportunity! With the world’s longest coastline, globally-renowned experts, research facilities, a steady flow of talent, and ample government programming and supports, Canada is the right place to start and grow a successful ocean tech company. For 2022, the Ocean Startup Challenge is focusing on idea/early stage ocean startups with a TRL of 4 and below, and supporting innovators who are leveraging Canadian ocean assets and capabilities to develop technologies that can be applied to global ocean problems.

Winning teams will receive up to $40,000 in awards, with invaluable business development supports with programming, mentorship, one-on-one sessions with our Executives-in-Residence and industry experts, networking opportunities and more, as part of the program, which runs until March 2023. They will also join an impressive roster of our more than 80 cutting-edge, innovative ocean technology companies we have funded since our launch in 2020.

New this year: we will be sharing Innovation Spotlights – ocean sector challenges identified by leading industry partners, outlining specific areas of opportunities for innovation! Keep reading to learn more about these incredible opportunities.

Applications open June 22 and close September 1, 2022 at 11:59pm ADT. Follow the link to submit an application today, and find more information by downloaded the Program Information Package in French or English.