Innovation Ecosystem Projects and Activity Program

Innovation Ecosystem Projects and Activity Program is Canada's Ocean Supercluster route for non-commercial work that builds the country's ocean innovation ecosystem. It sits under the Projects and Programs family and backs efforts that help ocean companies start and grow, widen skills and workforce capacity, expand networks, and raise Canada's international visibility. The programme uses grant capital with continuous intake and can cover up to 75% of eligible costs, with projects ranging from thousands of dollars to millions. The assessment path mirrors the leadership stream: prequalification, assessment, proposal, and assessment, and every project must finish by October 2027. This is a fit for ecosystem-building consortia, not for commercial product development. Examples in the record include the Indigenous Career Pivot Project, Blue Futures Pathways, and the Marine Safety Training Online Project, which gives a clear signal that the strongest proposals strengthen talent, training, networks, or sector capacity rather than a specific technology platform.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.