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Oceans Advance Newsletter – December 10, 2025
On behalf of Oceans Advance, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to every one of you who participated in the inaugural Innovation Waves Showcase. Your presence, insights, and support made this event a remarkable celebration of collaboration and innovation.
To our speakers, thank you for sharing your expertise and inspiring us with your vision. To our sponsors and partners, your commitment and generosity helped bring this event to life. And to all attendees and contributors, your engagement and enthusiasm created the vibrant atmosphere that made Innovation Waves truly special.
This showcase marks the beginning of an exciting journey for our ocean technology community, and we look forward to continuing to work together to drive innovation forward. Stay tuned and connected for information on the next Innovation Waves in 2027.
Thank you for being part of this milestone event.
Congratulations to Oceans Advance member
SubC Imaging on their new way to modernize legacy ROV fleets without major system upgrades.
Congratulations to Oceans Advance member
Kraken Robotics on their recent order for $12M in orders for Synthetic Aperture Sonar and Subsea Batteries.
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An information session will be held on December 16 at 10:00 a.m. NST to outline the new Regional Defence Investment Initiative, which will provide $38.2M over three years starting in 2025–26. Eligible applicants include businesses, industry associations, Indigenous organizations, and provincial/municipal governments.
Lab2Market Oceans / Validate is seeking mentors for the Winter 2026 cohort.
Mentors meet with a graduate student or postdoc for 30 minutes weekly (Feb–Mar 2026) and may also join optional panel discussions.
If you’re interested in one-on-one mentoring or participating in a panel, please review the Mentor Guide and complete the registration form. For more information, please review their website or the program information package.
We’re looking forward to seeing you at the 2025 Holiday Reception this week.
Join us on December 11 from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Emera Innovation Exchange for an evening of connection, collaboration, and holiday cheer with colleagues from across the ocean, defence, and technology sectors.
This year, we’ll also be supporting wildfire relief efforts in Newfoundland and Labrador, with contributions accepted by cash or card.
Industry Feedback Requested: Help Shape a New Certificate in Marine Asset Integrity Management
Memorial University’s School of Ocean Technology at the Marine Institute is assessing the development of a new certificate program in Marine Asset Integrity Management (M-AIM). A questionnaire has been developed to survey industry professionals in marine-related sectors for the purpose of gathering feedback on the relevance, content priorities, and delivery preferences for the proposed certificate program.
The Marine Institute will compile the survey results and use them to inform the design and refinement of the M-AIM training program, ensuring alignment with current industry needs and technical requirements. Your feedback is crucial in ensuring that this program delivers practical value and meets the workforce development goals of the marine industry. The survey will take approximately 5–7 minutes to complete. At the end of the survey, you will be redirected to a separate survey where you can provide your contact information if you wish to receive more information.
By proceeding to the survey link, you acknowledge that you have read this introduction and agree to participate. You may end your participation at any time during the survey by closing your browser window.
If you have any difficulties accessing the survey, or if you have questions about the survey in general, please contact:
Mona Maadani, [email protected]
Thank you in advance for your participation.
Marine Institute launches new platform for industry training access
Continuous learning, whether through acquiring new skills, reskilling, or upskilling, is essential to lifelong career development. In the oceans sector, this need is even more pronounced, where regulatory training, professional certification, frequent recertification, and customized training are often required. To support this growing demand, Memorial University’s Fisheries and Marine Institute has launched trainatmi.ca, a new digital platform offering access to over 350 courses. Whether you’re an individual building your skills or an employer looking to customize a training program and invest in your team, it’s easier than ever to search, register, and stay ahead in evolving fields.
Polar Paradigms 2045: Defending Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty
Writers & thinkers—this challenge is for you!
Picture this: You’re a Canadian Armed Forces Logistics Officer stationed on a floating base in the high Arctic. An adversary has made a bold move—claiming Canadian territory. Now, you’re responsible for deploying and sustaining a 1,000-soldier task force in one of the harshest environments on earth. Every choice matters—supply lines are fragile, the cold is brutal, isolation wears on the mind, and the enemy is determined.
Think you’ve got what it takes to plan for the future of Arctic defence?
The latest IDEaS challenge invites you to imagine how future technologies could help defend Canada’s Arctic sovereignty. Whether you’re into defence, storytelling, or strategy—this is your chance to share your vision.
Visit the challenge page for all the details you need to apply!
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