Lab2Market Oceans / Validate Alumni
Lab2Market Oceans / Validate has had four cohorts, and is currently running its fifth iteration of the program.
2026
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Developing a digital inventory + on-site additive manufacturing solution that enables offshore operators to produce critical spare parts on demand and reduce downtime and logistics delays.
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Developing ocean-based carbon removal using Direct Ocean Electrocapture (DOE), combining metal-organic frameworks and electrochemical processes to capture CO₂ from seawater.
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Developing an AI-driven cybersecurity platform to protect ocean-based critical infrastructure (including subsea cables, offshore energy systems, and smart ports) through real-time anomaly detection, digital twin simulations, and autonomous cyber response.
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Developing an AI-optimized RF energy harvesting and SWIPT platform to enable autonomous, battery-free marine IoT monitoring and communications.
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Building an AI-powered drone platform using RGB + hyperspectral imaging and computer vision to detect, classify, and quantify coastal pollution through rapid aerial surveys and automated analysis.
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Building a scalable AI platform that enhances selection, quality, and analysis of oceanographic datasets for climate research, marine monitoring, and offshore operations.
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Developing self-powered marine monitoring devices using triboelectric nanogenerators and power management to harvest low-frequency energy from waves, wind, and currents.
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Developing a real-time, interactive fishnet mapping pipeline/application for aquaculture planning, monitoring, and decision-making.
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Developing a high-efficiency DC-DC converter to enable scalable, reliable power delivery for marine renewable energy systems.
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Developing additively manufactured, durable, lightweight, anti-fouling ship components to improve efficiency, reduce fuel use, and minimize environmental impact.
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Developing next-generation marine impellers using advanced materials and additive manufacturing to boost efficiency, reduce maintenance, and extend operational life.
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Developing a hybrid welfare model that connects seafarers to support services through digital tools and on-the-ground programming.
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Developing nanoparticles from seafood waste to support more sustainable environmental practices.
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Developing a portable, tunable pulsed-power ozone generator for safer, on-site disinfection in aquaculture and marine applications.
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Developing a waste-heat-driven re-liquefaction and cold-energy recovery system to reduce boil-off gas losses and improve energy efficiency in LNG shipping.
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Developing a smart port energy platform that forecasts and optimizes electrified port demand alongside ocean renewable supply using machine learning and embedded control.
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Developing a plasma-based device for marine transportation systems to reduce noise and filter chemical pollutants in exhaust gases.
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Developing a scalable membrane-based system that removes atmospheric CO₂ by enhancing ocean alkalinity while producing clean hydrogen.
2025
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Our project develops an Adaptive Instructional System that delivers automated, personalized feedback through seafarer-guided interventions to enhance novice participants' ice management skills within a simulator.
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AquaFishSense uses satellite and environmental data to create advanced fish mapping and protection solutions, enhancing sustainable fisheries management through cutting-edge technology.
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Developing an AI-powered deep learning model for the automated detection and classification of biofouling on marine surfaces, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing maintenance costs in the maritime industry.
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Our patio umbrella, made from microalgae, offers a sustainable and eco-friendly shading solution that reduces carbon emissions and promotes environmental sustainability.
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Leveraging blockchain technology to securely track goods and transactions within the seafaring industry, aiming to combat organized money laundering and human trafficking.
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Our technology leverages extensive historical experimental data and real-time, high-throughput experimentation to accelerate material characterization, replacing traditional methods of materials testing with faster, more sustainable, and data-driven solutions.
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Leveraging AI and satellite data to monitor and protect kelp forests in the ocean for effective climate change mitigation.
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The surge in petroleum hydrocarbon exploration has resulted in the contamination of marine environments with aromatic hydrocarbons like benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX); highly carcinogenic compounds that threaten the health of coastal communities, fragile coral reefs, and vital mangrove ecosystems.
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Cell-fish Meats (cell-based Atlantic salmon, Atlantic cod, Atlantic wolfish, Sablefish, and Halibut burgers).
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Filtering of microfibers from laundry wastewater via an additively manufactured device to mitigate microplastic pollution in our oceans
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Multi-Omics AI leverages AI-powered imaging and autonomous systems to detect and mitigate harmful plankton blooms in real time, protecting marine ecosystems and supporting sustainable aquaculture.
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Developing an Intelligent, Real-time Water Quality Monitoring System for Sustainable Aquaculture, and Ensuring Access to Safe Drinking Water for Indigenous Communities.
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Dual-axis solar tracking technology for marine vessels, which works in all weather conditions.
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An adaptive communication module for real-time network switching between satellite and cellular or radio to optimize connectivity for autonomous maritime vessels.
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Developing an AI-enhanced AUV system for real-time tracking and monitoring of Steel Catenary Risers, improving safety and operational efficiency in underwater environments.
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Integrated 3D Reconstruction and SLAM for precise 3D visualization and localization of underwater assets
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A proposed power electronics converter for seamlessly integrating hybrid renewable energy sources (wave, wind, and solar energy) to supply electricity to isolated points in Newfoundland and beyond.
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Design and analysis of advance dc-dc converter for improving performance (prolong operation) of underwater electric drone.
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Advanced Power Electronics Converters for Maximizing Wave Energy Harvesting in Ocean Systems
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The technology seeks to generate electricity from waves and uses only one circuit to propel and charge the electric boats without a traditional charger.
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Our project is an intelligent energy management system for electric boats that enhances efficiency by predicting sea wave behavior, optimizing routes with real-time data, and calculating the remaining travel distance based on battery usage.
2024
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Investigating the Influence of Trenching/Backfilling on Pipeline Response and Seabed Failure Mechanisms to Ice Gouging
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Remotely Operated Bio-inspired Additive Manufacturing Underwater Robot
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Build Your Own Robot-Ship – Configurable and Modular Vessels for Marine Autonomy Research and Autonomous Inspections
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Clean Ocean Watch (COW) Platform: Advancing Oil Spill Detection and Real-time Monitoring using Sentinel-1 Satellite Imagery
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Modular sun-tracking floating solar power generation platform
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Develop a particle image/tracking velocimetry (PIV/PTV) analysing platform
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Innovative Durable Marine Protective coating for Mild Steel in Marine Environment
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Developing an AI-based modeling tool to support decision-making in iceberg tow management for the protection of subsea infrastructures.
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Cross-sea Wave Analysis and Prediction System (CWAPS)
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Piezoelectric Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) energy harvesters
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Advanced Power Electronics Converters for Ocean Wave Energy
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Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) of Shrimp Shell Waste for Chitin Extraction
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Ocean Straws
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Navigation Aid System to reduce environmental impact
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Development of highly porous bioinks from crustaceans waste
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Production of Organic Biostimulants from Atlantic Seaweed
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Developing an Advanced Vessel Relocation Tool for Extending Subsea Riser’s Lifetime
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Cloud-Based Integrated Power Management and Path Planning System for Renewable Energy Unmanned Surface Vehicles
2023
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Remotely Operated Bio-inspired Additive Manufacturing Underwater Robot
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Investigating the Influence of Trenching/Backfilling on Pipeline Response and Seabed Failure Mechanisms to Ice Gouging
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Build Your Own Robot-Ship – Configurable and Modular Vessels for Marine Autonomy Research and Autonomous Inspections
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Advancing Oil Spill Detection and Real-time Monitoring using Sentinel-1 Satellite Imagery
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Modular sun-tracking floating solar power generation platform
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Develop a particle image/tracking velocimetry (PIV/PTV) analyzing platform
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Innovative Durable Marine Protective coating for Mild Steel in Marine Environment
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Developing an AI-based modelling tool to support decision-making in iceberg tow management for the protection of subsea infrastructures,
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Marine Critical Parts Supply
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Cross-sea Wave Analysis and Prediction System (CWAPS)
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Piezoelectric Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) energy harvesters
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Advanced Power Electronics Converters for Ocean Wave Energy
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NewfoundLabs Dynamics: Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) of Shrimp Shell Waste for Chitin Extraction
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Navigation Aid System to reduce environmental impact
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Development of highly porous bioinks from crustaceans waste
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Production of Organic Biostimulants from Atlantic Seaweed
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Developing an Advanced Vessel Relocation Tool for Extending Subsea Riser’s Lifetime
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Cloud-Based Integrated Power Management and Path Planning System for Renewable Energy Unmanned Surface Vehicles
2022
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Small-scale mobile waste-to-energy facility with advanced plasma torch for marine ships
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Developing a Drinking Water Filtration System for Arsenic Removal
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Model predictive controller and monitoring systems for Marine Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)
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Novel aquafeed made by two microbial oils to improve stress resistance in freshwater aquaculture
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Wind turbine interference suppression in HF-radar data
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Shipborne Data Acquisition system for Arctic Autonomous Shipping
Received funding from Boost to integrate new equipment into Ice Cube product to enable demonstration with key potential customers
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UWB based Instrument Landing system for VTOL vehicles
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Evaluation of Marine Yeast Utilization in Aquafeeds, Brewing, Baking and Pharmaceuticals Canadian Industries
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A natural bio-based plastic derived from seaweed
Received funding from Boost to Initiate pilot project to map Sargassum hotspot in collaboration with First Nations and technology partners, and begin development and testing to determine prototype composition with new species,
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ML driven intelligent decision support tool for ship operations in ice
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Intelligent recycled plastic boat, Recycling plastics in the ocean
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Triboelectric nanogenerators for renewable energy harvesting from the ocean
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Conversion of underutilized sea cucumber by-product (flower) to nutrient supplements
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Development of Mobile and Fixed Models of Hybrid Energy Charging Station for Marine Applications and Waterfront Infrastructures
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The Spill Management and Response Toolbox (SMART) for marine oil spill accidents
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The cooperative planning and control of the unmanned surface vehicle and unmanned aerial vehicle
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Sensor Fusion for Ocean Surface Wind, Wave and Current parameter Estimation
2021
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Rapid design for novel biosensors for industrial purposes
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Development and Preparation of Safer and Healthier Antioxidant Alternative in preventing oxidative deterioration of Marine Omega-3 Oil/Fats
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Bioinspired Unconventional Decontamination (BUD©)
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Development of Next-Generation Advanced Materials Cold-Spray Additive Manufacturing for Sustainable Industrial Futures
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Mechanochemical transformation of crustacean shell waste to value-added products
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In house vaccine production against fish pathogens (Aeromonas salmonicida and Vibrio anguillarum: Potential distribution in the market (Fish farm)
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Potential value-added food products from invasive species European green crabs
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Sensor development for in-situ monitoring of microplastics in water
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Sustainable functionalized magnetic particles for efficient treatment of marine oil pollution
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Piezoelectric-based renewable energy harvesting from ocean waves
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Development of an effective process with aid of micro-organisms and fungus for reduction of environmentally destructive effect of spill oil toward ocean ecosystem protection.
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Managed services for streamlined microbial community analysis
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An enormous and stable supply of marine collagen from un-utilized Atlantic salmon resources
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SeaDog
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Artificial Intelligence to Support Autonomous Seabed Mapping Operations
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Identifying impacted areas and specimens in the vicinity of sea cages using stable isotope values and fatty acid concentrations of unconsumed aquafeed
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Improved Deep Learning Sea Ice Monitoring System
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Smart structural control system
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An Integrated Energy Management Tools and Life Cycle Assessment for Wastewater Treatment Facilities
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Use of Artificial Neural Network for Predicting Power Curves of an Offshore Wind Farm in Newfoundland Using Various Training Algorithms
2020
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Aligned rolling footgear to reduce seabed impact in the Nunavut offshore Shrimp and Turbot fishery
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Realtime localization & Classification of moving acoustic sources using passive acoustic arrays
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Portable monitoring of organic contaminents in Marine Environments
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Fibre Optic Hydrophone Array for National Security
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Sea Ice Classification for Ice Breakers
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Ice Load Simulator for offshore wind turbine towers
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Marine Oil Spill Tackler
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Porous material for filtration method for ships exhaust
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Seacucumber processing discards
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Plasmonic Nanoparticle Mediated Desalination
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Real-Time ocean and coastal monitoring system based on X-Band marine radar and machine learning algorithms
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Shallow Water Autonomous Surveying Hovercraft System
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Development of GUI for dynamic positioning of ship with an integ. control and warning system
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Wind powered heat generator
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Robotic Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing
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Cost Effective Computer Simulation for the Offshore and Marine Industry