Ocean Startup Challenge
    Ocean Startup Challenge
    Competition & Award

    Ocean Startup Challenge

    Apply by Jul 20, 2025
    Application Closed

    About

    The Ocean Startup Challenge invites early-stage ocean technology companies from diverse backgrounds to apply for funding and support, aiming to foster innovative solutions that address global oceanic challenges while leveraging Canada's rich ocean resources, with selected startups receiving up to $25,000 in awards and the opportunity to join a network of like-minded innovators.

    Benefits

    • Up to $25,000 in awards for selected startups
      Support for commercialization potential of ocean technologies

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Open to early-stage ocean technology companies with TRL 6 and below
    • Must be pre-revenue (pilot revenue allowed)
    • Maximum of $250,000 in investment
    • Applicants must register an entity in a Canadian province/territory or federally
    • Innovators from rural, Indigenous, and urban communities encouraged

    Target Region

    Global

    Target Sector

    Ocean Technology

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