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Innovation Ecosystem Projects and Activity Program

Innovation Ecosystem Projects and Activity Program

Funds ocean innovation ecosystems with workforce, training, and partnerships to strengthen real-world implementation.

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About

Canada's Ocean Supercluster's Innovation Ecosystem Projects and Activity Program (IEP) is the non-commercial co-investment stream of OSC, designed to strengthen the infrastructure, workforce, and networks that underpin Canada's ocean economy. Unlike the Technology Leadership Program, IEP funds initiatives that do not involve technology development or IP generation — the focus is on workforce devel…

What this grant funds

Workforce development, skills training, Indigenous inclusion, ocean network building, international partnerships, and ocean sector awareness campaigns.

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.25%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: oceansupercluster.ca