By COAST
COAST, global startup investor Founders Factory and climate investor Blue Action are pleased to announce the six ocean tech ventures joining Blue Action Canada’s second cohort, focused on maritime and port decarbonization, coastal resilience, nature and biodiversity, and defence technologies.
The program has expanded internationally for the first time, welcoming UK-based ACUA Ocean and Armada Technologies alongside Canadian innovators. This reflects the deepening collaboration between the UK and Canada on shared priorities in maritime security, defence and the energy transition. These international additions also signal British Columbia’s growing reputation as a global centre of excellence for maritime technology and robotics innovation.
In a boost to British Columbia’s blue economy, Blue Action Canada will be supporting the UK ventures in establishing and growing their businesses in the region. Furthermore, Canadian cohort members will benefit from commercialization support and global go-to-market access via Founders Factory and Blue Action’s international network of port, shipping and government partners, which include Port of San Diego, Zebox (CMA CGM), AltaSea, Grand Bahama Port Authority and The Government of Barbados…
