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Ocean Startup Project

Its programs are run out of Atlantic Canada and are generally open to founders building solutions for the sustainable ocean economy, with some opportunities, such as Boost, reserved for alumni of its earlier challenges and programs.

Canada
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Total grants3
About

Ocean Startup Project (OSP) is a Canadian initiative, launched in 2020, whose stated goal is to make Canada the best place in the world for ocean innovation. Built around three pillars, inspire, initiate, and invest, it connects ocean-economy founders with funding, training, mentorship, and expert guidance as they move from early-stage ideas toward market. Its programmes include the Ocean Idea Cha…

Programs & grants under this funder
Amplify

Covers up to $25,000 in pilot, deployment and field-trial costs for Canadian ocean-economy startups already working with an Amplify Partner.

1 grant
Amplify
Between cycles
CAD 100K pool
Boost

Gives past Ocean Startup Project winners and participants up to $5,000 in follow-on funding to hit near-term commercialization milestones.

1 grant
Boost
Between cycles
- pool
Ocean Idea Challenge

Pays up to $8,000 to Canada-based individuals, teams and very early-stage companies who complete a milestone-based customer discovery sprint validating an ocean-sustainability idea.

1 grant
Ocean Idea Challenge
Closed
- pool
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