Blue Action Canada Accelerator - OceanTech Program
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Applications
- Open
- Location
- Remote
- Duration
- 12 weeks
About this program
Blue Action Canada is a 12-week program for ocean and maritime startups from Canada, or startups that want to enter the Canadian market, that focuses on first pilots and real-world deployments. The program is a joint venture between COAST, Blue Action and Founders Factory, and it is based in British Columbia. It is a free, non-equity program. Founders get support across go-to-market, partnerships, product and fundraising, and direct engagement with ports, shipping leaders and ecosystem partners. Themes are maritime and port innovation, coastal infrastructure and adaptation, nature, biodiversity and sustainable food, and defence, dual-use and robotics.
Key Benefits
- Free non-equity program to support market access and raising Seed/Series A capital
- Canadian ecosystem access through COAST, with 375+ members including over 100 ocean organizations across 11 sectors of the blue economy
- International go-to-market through a network of over 20 port, maritime and government partners across Canada, US, Europe, Australia and Singapore
- Global network of government bodies, researchers and investors for insights, industry expertise and follow-on capital
- Playbooks and resources to de-risk your startup
- Hand-picked deals, discounts and benefits with software and service providers, worth C$345,000
Eligibility
- Ocean and maritime startups from Canada, or startups looking to enter the Canadian market
- Startups ready for first pilots and real-world deployments, raising Seed/Series A
- Themes: maritime and port innovation; coastal infrastructure and adaptation; nature, biodiversity and sustainable food; defence, dual-use and robotics
Program Structure
- 12-week non-equity accelerator program led by expert operators
- Based in British Columbia, Canada
Cost
Free (non-equity program)
Program questionnaire
What Founders Factory asks on its own application. Nothing is answered here, prepare these, then apply on their site.
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First name
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Last name
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Email
Email - 4
Startup name
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Startup website URL
Link - 6
What year were you founded?
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Where is your startup based?
Choose oneIf remote, please select where your HQ or majority of your team is located.
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What problem is your startup solving?
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Describe your product and technical solution:
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What stage is your startup?
Choose oneIdea / Concept · Angel / Grant · Pre-Seed · Seed · Series A or later