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Core Technology Leadership Program

Core Technology Leadership Program

Funds ocean-economy innovation consortia developing scaled energy, sustainable seafood, and ocean technology.

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Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC) is an industry-led national cluster funded by the federal government through the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) supercluster initiative. The Core Technology Leadership Program is OSC's primary co-investment stream for technology development projects, accepting project prequalifications on a continuous intake basis throughout the year. O…

What this grant funds

Scaled Ocean Energy, Sustainable Seafood, Future of Ocean Transportation, Ocean Climate, Ocean AI, and other ocean-economy innovation areas.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.60%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: oceansupercluster.ca