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ACUA Ocean
Deploying hydrogen-powered uncrewed surface data collection vessels for use across ocean and maritime industries
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Blue Action Canada is a 12-week program for ocean and maritime startups from Canada (or those looking to enter the Canadian market) focused on securing first pilots and real-world deployments. The program is a joint venture between COAST, Blue Action, and Founders Factory, combining deep sector expertise, global industry access, and hands-on venture support.
Based in British Columbia, one of the world’s most powerful hubs for ocean innovation, founders receive targeted support across go-to-market, partnerships, product, and fundraising, alongside direct engagement with ports, shipping leaders, and ecosystem partners, all with the clear goal of turning ocean innovation into commercial impact.
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Blue Action Canada is a 12-week program for ocean and maritime startups from Canada (or those looking to enter the Canadian market) focused on securing first pilots and real-world deployments. The program is a joint venture between COAST, Blue Action, and Founders Factory, combining deep sector expertise, global industry access, and hands-on venture support.
Based in British Columbia, one of the world’s most powerful hubs for ocean innovation, founders receive targeted support across go-to-market, partnerships, product, and fundraising, alongside direct engagement with ports, shipping leaders, and ecosystem partners, all with the clear goal of turning ocean innovation into commercial impact.
Free non-equity program for founders to support market access and raising Seed/Series A capital.
Facilitated by COAST who has 375+ members including over 100 ocean organizations spanning 11 sectors of the blue economy.
Access our international network of over 20 port, maritime and government partners across Canada, US, Europe, Australia and Singapore.
.We’ve assembled a global network of government bodies, researchers and investors, offering entrepreneurs access to insights, industry expertise and follow on capital.
Leverage our venture building knowledge, systems and processes to de-risk your startup and increase the probabilities of success.
Access hand-picked deals, discounts and benefits with leading software and service providers, worth C$345,000.
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ACUA Ocean
Deploying hydrogen-powered uncrewed surface data collection vessels for use across ocean and maritime industries
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Ocean Ledger
Leveraging cloud-based remote sensing and AI to map and quantify the planetary value of coastal ecosystems.
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AtmoCooling
Technology that can influence ambient temperatures to create scalable, sustainable evaporative cooling in coastal desert environments
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Armada Technologies
Passive air lubrication technology for maritime
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Metal Light
Innovative Metal-Air Generator Technology Cost Competitive with Fossil Fuels
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Jeevan
Direct air capture (DAC) technology, removing CO2 from atmosphere, turns it into baking soda, and is released into the ocean
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DRIFT Energy
AI-powered green yachts that simultaneously harness wind, solar, and wave energy and convert it into green hydrogen
Soarce
Using seaweed and nanomaterials to create a multifunctional solution for textiles & eventually coatings and treatments.
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Brineworks
Extracting ocean-based CO2 and converting it into green fuels via electrolysis
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Emerald Nuclear
Nuclear Electric Power Generation
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Network Ocean
Building and operating underwater data centers
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Clippership
Improving ocean and waterway freight by deploying autonomous wind-powered cargo vessels.
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Otonomi
Next generation insurance for global trade investment.
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Dolphin Labs
Harnessing wave energy to power a better understanding of our oceans.
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Elateq
Revolutionizing wastewater treatment with a groundbreaking electrochemical unit that integrates multiple processes into a single, energy-efficient system
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The round was led by SeaX Ventures, with participation from Pale Blue Dot, First Momentum, AiiM Partners, Energie360°, and Katapult.
The round was led by SeaX Ventures, with participation from Pale Blue Dot, First Momentum, AiiM Partners, Energie360°, and Katapult.
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ACUA Ocean has secured government backing to design a 43-metre uncrewed surface vessel with naval and civilian applications.
ACUA Ocean has secured government backing to design a 43-metre uncrewed surface vessel with naval and civilian applications.
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DRIFT Energy aims to capitalise on the growing demand for clean hydrogen to accelerate the decarbonisation of heavy industry, transportation and manufacturing.
DRIFT Energy aims to capitalise on the growing demand for clean hydrogen to accelerate the decarbonisation of heavy industry, transportation and manufacturing.
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Investment in ocean conservation lags far behind other nature-based climate solutions, but the oceans is far more than a mysterious watery expanse and food source – it’s essential to life on earth.
Investment in ocean conservation lags far behind other nature-based climate solutions, but the oceans is far more than a mysterious watery expanse and food source – it’s essential to life on earth.
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The program, based in the Bahamas’ Free Trade Zone, provides startups with $150,000 in seed funding, four months of hands-on support, and access to a network of global partners.
The program, based in the Bahamas’ Free Trade Zone, provides startups with $150,000 in seed funding, four months of hands-on support, and access to a network of global partners.
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