Ocean Supercluster

This program is aimed to bring together organizations from all sectors to develop and commercialize globally-relevant ocean solutions.

What Is Ocean Supercluster?

The Ocean Supercluster is a collaborative initiative in Canada that brings together industry, academic institutions, and government organizations to drive innovation and economic growth in the ocean economy through the development of transformative technologies and solutions.

Ocean Supercluster Overview

The Ocean Supercluster in Canada facilitates collaboration between industry, academia, and government to drive innovation and economic growth in the ocean economy. By supporting the development of advanced technologies and solutions, the initiative addresses industry challenges in sectors like fisheries, aquaculture, marine transportation, and offshore energy. Through its collaborative approach and investment in expertise and resources, the Ocean Supercluster stimulates progress, job creation, and sustainable development, positioning Canada as a global leader in the ocean economy.

How Much Funding?

1:1 contribution
(no maximum or minimum)

WHO QUALIFIES?

– Must be a member of the supercluster (either industry member level or associate level)

(a) for-profit organization;
(b) not-for-profit organization that facilitate and
fund research and development and whose
funding is received primarily from privatesector organizations;
(c) non-federal Crown corporations whose
funding is derived from commercial activities.

Eligible Activities & Expenditures

Technology leadership projects (TL Projects): collaborative projects where OSC Members and the OSC co-invest to perform research, development, demonstration, commercialization, and capability-building activities that deliver business value and benefits to participating organizations, the innovation ecosystem, and Canada’s
ocean economy.

Salaries/ wages
Equipment costs/ rentals
Room/ facility rentals
Materials
Some capital expenditure
Travel costs

PROGRAM DEADLINE

EXPRESSION OF
INTEREST Deadline: Feb 19,2021

High chance of returning

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Ocean Supercluster

What Is Ocean Supercluster?