Located on North America’s east coast, Halifax offers ocean innovators and companies from around the world access to a deep and diverse ecosystem of customers, partners, and suppliers.
With top research institutions and a science-based workforce, Halifax’s close-knit and collaborative community is advancing marine science and ocean technology on the world stage.
-Melanie Nadeau, CEO, Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship.
November 19-21, 2024 | 08:00 AM-05:00 PM
Canada’s marine renewable energy industry is embarking on an exciting chapter. These upcoming years will be pivotal in ensuring our offshore wind, tidal, wave, and river current resources play a major role in achieving net zero goals and building the blue economy.
June 10-12, 2025
The Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia in partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia and the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship is pleased to present the 10th Anniversary of the H2O: Home to Overseas Conference.
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June 12, 2024
As part of the H2O Conference, COVE Demo Day delivers a high-quality production showcasing the best marine innovation and research. It features interactive and engaging demonstrations from world-leading marine technology innovators, all on-site at COVE.
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One of the region’s largest advanced technology industries with high levels of R&D and innovation, highly-skilled talent, and an export focus. In Halifax, you can live and work in more than 200 rural, urban, and suburban communities, swim and surf at 19 supervised beaches, shop at nine farmers’ markets, visit 250 public art installations, and stroll through 922 parks
Get connected with Halifax business leaders and researchers in your industry and learn why Halifax is the right location to expand or grow your ocean business.
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Learn more about Halifax's blue economy and the key advantages of doing business here.
- Andrew Palmer, General Manager, MacArtney Underwater Technology
Halifax has a critical mass of organizations driving growth and innovation in the blue economy.
The Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia (OTCNS) is an industry association representing the ocean technology and industry sector in Nova Scotia.
Halifax is at the centre of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster - which aims to accelerate innovation and commercialization and to drive increased sustainable economic growth from the ocean.
The Centre for Ocean Venture and Entrepreneurship (COVE) is a collaborative facility for applied innovation where companies are creating revolutionary ocean tech products.
The PIER (Port Innovation, Engagement, and Research) is a sector-focused living lab for maritime transportation and logistics in Halifax.
Dalhousie University is a world leader in ocean research, a member of the U15 – Canada’s 15 most prestigious research-intensive universities, and home to the Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI), Ocean Tracking Network (OTN), and Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR).
Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) has advanced applied research in renewable energy, ocean research, engineered technology, environmental science, geomatics and more.
Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO) is Canada’s largest centre for ocean research with 600 staff from the federal departments of Fisheries and Oceans, Environment and Climate Change, Natural Resources, and National Defence.
Get in-depth industry information, help with site selection, and incentive evaluations. Learn what makes Halifax the right location for your business and get connected to key business leaders.
The most modern shipbuilder and in-service ship support provider in North America. Irving Shipbuilding is building Canada's next generation of combat vessels under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy – 30 years of business.
Kongsberg Maritime supplies Subsea sensors, underwater communication and positioning systems, marine robotic systems. They also specialize in deck machinery, propulsion systems and electrical, automation & control solutions.
An American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company and servicing national and international clients from Halifax. One of six partner companies that have been awarded the Canadian Surface Combatant design contract by Irving Shipbuilding.
The world’s largest shipping lines call on the Port of Halifax, connecting the port to more than 150 countries. The beautiful Halifax Seaport is a premier destination, attracting more than 1.3 million visitors each year.
Kraken Robotics is a marine technology company engaged in the design, development, and marketing of advanced sonar and laser sensors and systems and subsea power solutions for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles for military and commercial applications.
A leader in the satellite communications industry, MetOcean Telematics provides complete end-to-end telematics services, with a focus on niche MetOcean solutions and custom Defence & Security products.
Rockland Scientific is dedicated to the measurement of turbulent flow in the marine environment. They provide measurement services, assist with technical questions and consult on the design of measurement campaigns, experimental instrumentation, and data collection and processing.
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