Amplify
Covers up to $25,000 in pilot, deployment and field-trial costs for Canadian ocean-economy startups already working with an Amplify Partner.
Ocean Startup Project covers up to $25,000 in eligible expenses per startup, with $100,000 total set aside for this round. Applications aren't made directly — a startup gets in by being nominated or referred through its Amplify Partner (the challenge, accelerator or early-adopter program it's already part of). Funding runs on an ongoing basis from May through December 2026, or until the round's mo…
Amplify is for Canadian ocean startups already taking part in a challenge, accelerator or early-adopter program run by an Amplify Partner, and ready to engage real customers or investors through pilot or demo projects. It funds critical commercialization activities — things like technology deployment, materials, equipment or travel for field trials — that turn product validation into sales and scaling opportunities. Companies must be Canadian-incorporated, seven years old or less, and have 50 employees or fewer.
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