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Ocean Advance Newsletter – September 3, 2025
Join Oceans Advance October 6–8, 2025, in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, for Innovation Waves – an industry showcase focused on cutting-edge cold ocean technologies and applications.
This three-day showcase is the place to connect with innovators, researchers, and industry leaders tackling the toughest challenges of cold oceans. From sustainable fisheries and marine defence to offshore energy, aquaculture, subsea robotics, and Arctic exploration – the opportunities are here.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Be part of Innovation Waves 2025 – showcase your leadership in cold ocean technologies and connect with global innovators. Explore sponsorship opportunities here:
If you are interested in exhibiting or just attending Oceanology International with the Canadian delegation, watch your email for an announcement later this week for an open call to register.
ACOA’s new Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)
Helps Atlantic Canadian SMEs navigate shifting trade conditions, boost productivity, diversify markets, and strengthen supply chains. Applications are open now, with support designed to keep local businesses competitive and creating good jobs at home.
Congratulations
To Oceans Advance member SubC Imaging, whose technology was recently used in the first remote subsea inspection carried out in the US Gulf of Mexico.
To Oceans Advance member SubC, whose technology was recently used in the first remote subsea inspection carried out in the US Gulf of Mexico.
Unlock Global R&D Opportunities
CanExport Innovation Opening September 2, 2025
CanExport is pleased to inform you that CanExport Innovation (CXI) will reopen for a new intake period on September 2, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the projected funding allocation for this period has been fully reached. Innovators from Canadian organizations may access up to $75,000 in funding to assist with research and development (R&D) for a single technology. We cover up to 75% of costs to pursue and sign collaborative R&D agreements with international partners.
Key Details for the September 2025 Intake
- Full program details and eligibility requirements can be found in the Applicant’s Guide.
- There is no target market prioritization for this intake.
- The portal will close to new applications once we reach a projected threshold of in-progress submissions. Clients who have already begun their application will be given one week to finalize and submit. We strongly encourage clients to begin early to avoid missing the intake window.
- Account registration can be completed at any time. First-time applicants are encouraged to register in advance to complete the basic eligibility stage before the portal opens.
- A sample application form is attached to assist in preparing a submission.
Questions? Contact: [email protected]
Horizon Europe Funding and Events
Please find below information on the Mitacs Horizon Europe International Mobility Award (IMA). We encourage you to apply and look forward to more Canada-EU collaboration in Horizon Europe.
This new funding opportunity is designed to connect Canadian researchers and innovators with Horizon Europe by providing support to connect with collaborators in-market. Through the IMA, eligible Canadian faculty members and SME representatives can access up to $10,000 CAD ($5,000 CAD per individual traveler) in funding to support travel, and participation in consortia-building activities tied to Horizon Europe projects.
Eligible costs include airfare, accommodation, event registration fees, and other mobility-related expenses that enable Canadian researchers to build partnerships with European institutions and industry leaders. The award is open to faculty at eligible Canadian universities and representatives from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in R&D activities. Successful applicants will gain opportunities to attend Horizon Europe events, connect with large-scale consortia, and collaborate on proposals in the 2026-2027 work programme.
Applications are open August 25 to September 29, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to expand your research impact, grow your international network, and contribute to groundbreaking solutions shaping the future. If you have any questions, please connect with Mitacs at [email protected].
Discover Horizon Europe pathways
September 9, 2025: Toronto – September 11, 2025: Edmonton
This event is organized in collaboration by the Czech Consulate General in Toronto, the Delegation of the EU to Canada, CzechInvest Agency and AMIRES, the event will provide insights into tangible opportunities for cooperation under Horizon Europe: the upcoming call 2026/27, practical recommendations and concrete project opportunities with emphasis on Engineering and Life Sciences.
Support northern innovation
Are you passionate about the north? Are you interested in helping a dynamic, award-winning social enterprise? SmartICE is currently recruiting interested individuals for our volunteer led governance board. Ideal candidates bring skills such as financial (Treasurer position), human resources, business development and northern experience.
SmartICE is an award-winning technological innovation for the North. SmartICE offers a suite of climate change adaptation tools that integrate Indigenous and local knowledge of ice with advanced data acquisition, remote monitoring and satellite mapping for ice travel safety. Our community-based services provide invaluable, data-driven insights into ice thickness and local ice travel conditions, in near real-time.
Send your resume and cover letter by September 15th, 2025 by 4:00PM NST to [email protected]
Join Europe’s top innovation event
September 16-17, 2025: Brussels/Hybrid
The European Commission is hosting Research and Innovation Days (hybrid event) to discuss the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond. The event will focus on the EU’s budget, Startup and Scaleup Strategy, the European Life Science Strategy, AI in Science Strategy, and European Innovation.
Strengthen EU–Canada collaboration
October 3, 2025: Toronto
The European Commission is hosting Research and Innovation Days (hybrid event) to discuss the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond. The event will focus on the EU’s budget, Startup and Scaleup Strategy, the European Life Science Strategy, AI in Science Strategy, and European Innovation.
Learn how to secure ERC funding
October 15, 2025: Virtual
Euraxess North America is hosting a webinar on European Research Council grants with officials from the ERC and current grantees.
Stay ahead of cyber threats
The Fisheries and Marine Institute is once again hosting a maritime cyber security seminar aimed at raising awareness among Canadian marine stakeholders. The event will highlight the growing risks of maritime cybersecurity and explore practical ways to mitigate them through collaboration in training, research, and industrial response.
October 29th-30th, 2025
In-Person and Remote Event
Have news you would like shared in the Oceans Advance Newsletter?
If you have upcoming events, exciting achievements, or news you’d like featured in the next Oceans Advance newsletter, let us know by sending Shelly an email: [email protected]
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