Blue Action Canada - Ocean Technology Accelerator (Second Edition)

About

Blue Action Canada is the first accelerator focused on the blue economy in Canada, supporting early-stage marine technology startups with product development, operational guidance, and access to a global network of investors and partners, culminating in an in-person training event at the Vancouver Web Summit in May 2026.

Benefits

• 💡 Product Development Support
• Guidance on product development, operations, customer development, commercialization, and financing
• 🌐 Network Access
• Connection to a network of investors, government, ports, and industry partners across 10 countries
• 💰 Funding Opportunities
• Participating companies have previously secured over $2 million in funding and $1.7 million in booked sales
• 📅 Training Program
• In-person training event during the Vancouver Web Summit in May 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌊 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to early-stage marine technology startups based in Canada
• 💼 Business Focus
• Must focus on maritime and port innovation, coastal infrastructure, biodiversity, or dual-use technologies
• 🚀 Stage Requirement
• Targeting early-stage companies in the marine technology sector

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Attendance Requirement
• Must participate in the in-person training event in Vancouver in May 2026
• ⏰ Program Commitment
• Engagement in the accelerator program starting in mid-February 2025

Target Region

Canada, primarily based in Victoria

Target Sector

Blue economy, marine technology, maritime innovation