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Oceans Advance Newsletter – February 25, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Karl Kenny, founder and former CEO of Kraken Robotics. Karl was a proud Newfoundlander and a leader in underwater technology development. His contribution to the ocean technology ecosystem ran far beyond the shores of Newfoundland & Labrador. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Kenny’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
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Congratulations to Kraken Robotics for being ranked 1st on Toronto Stock Exchange’s 2025 Venture 50 List
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Upcoming Webinar from SubC
Topic: From Timelapse Programming to Power Management – Solving the Biggest Challenges in Underwater Monitoring
📅 March 6, 2025
🕰️ 10:00am EST
Join SubC’s Lead Engineer, Brent Lackey, and VP of Software, Adam Rowe, to learn about the latest in autonomous underwater monitoring and how to tackle challenges in short- and long-term deployments.
Discover how to simplify camera programming, prevent biofouling, and optimize power for better data collection. Plus, get expert tips on streamlining workflows and managing large datasets more efficiently.
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Be part of the change shaping the future of the ocean economy!
Join the Ocean Startup Activator – NL Edition, hosted by Ocean Startup Project, Genesis, Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship, and econext, on March 11, 9am, at Memorial University. This action-packed day will bring students, researchers, and entrepreneurs together to brainstorm innovative solutions, connect with experts, and access tools to transform ideas into impact. Teams of 2-4 will compete for cash prizes and build connections in Newfoundland and Labrador’s growing ocean tech ecosystem.
Register now and make your mark in the Blue Economy!
Digital Offshore ’25
Energy Research & Innovation Newfoundland & Labrador (ERI) and the Digital Resource Initiative (DRI) are hosting Digital Offshore ’25, a conference about industry trends and insights on opportunities and challenges presented by the digital transformation of Newfoundland and Labrador’s energy sector.
This event will be held at the St. John’s Convention Centre from March 25-26, 2025.
In partnership with Oceans Advance, an optional Ecosystem Tour of local facilities and tech companies will take place on Thursday, March 27, 2025 (space is limited).
R&I Collaboration with Europe: Funding and Cooperation Opportunities
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is organizing info sessions on research and innovation (R&I) collaboration opportunities with Europe across Eastern Canada:
- March 24 — Montreal (AM Session: French, PM Session: English)
- March 26 — Halifax
- March 28 — Holyrood (Marine Institute – the Launch, Holyrood)
These sessions will cover the following topics:
- Canada’s association to Horizon Europe—What does it mean?
- An overview of Horizon Europe Pillars 1 & 2 and where to get support
- An intro to the administrative, legal, and financial aspects of Horizon Europe projects
- An intro to Eureka—The world’s largest international network for industrial research & development collaboration
- Testimonials from successful Canadian participants
As space is limited, the ISED Horizon Europe Secretariat will review registrations to ensure that a broad array of Canadian stakeholders have an equal opportunity to access each session. We will confirm your attendance by email on March 14 and provide more information ahead of the event.
Upcoming Training Opportunities from Gardiner Centre
Gardiner Centre offers flexible training opportunities, both in-person and live online, to suit any schedule and location. They welcome the opportunity to work with industry and professional associations in Newfoundland and Labrador, and can deliver customized courses and programs for organizations. Did you know that when you register 4 employees from the same organization in a one or two-day course together, the 5th employee is free?
Got questions? Feel free to reach out to Pearce at [email protected] for more information.
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