Innovation Ecosystem Projects and Activity Program
Funds ocean innovation ecosystems with workforce, training, and partnerships to strengthen real-world implementation.
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…
Workforce development, skills training, Indigenous inclusion, ocean network building, international partnerships, and ocean sector awareness campaigns.
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