Amplify is a new initiative from the Ocean Startup Project designed to help Canadian ocean startups bridge the gap between innovation and real-world adoption. If you're building a solution for the sustainable ocean economy and ready to accelerate your path to commercialization, Amplify gives you the support you need to move faster, toward customers, revenue, and impact.

Amplify provides funding and support for startups to:

• Run commercial testing and pilot projects

• Deploy technologies with qualified customers or strategic investors

• Turn product validation into sales and scaling opportunities

Whether you're refining your tech in a challenge program or accelerating with an early adopter, Amplify helps turn momentum into market traction.

Who Should Apply?

Amplify is for Canadian ocean startups that are:

• Participating in a challenge, accelerator, or early adopter program with an Amplify Partner

• Ready to engage customers or investors through pilot/demo projects

• Looking to fund critical activities—like tech deployment, materials, equipment, or travel for field trials

Startups can access up to $25,000 in eligible expenses, with $100,000 total available through this round. The first startups will be announced in July and applications and funding is awarded quarterly on a rolling basis.

Program Highlights

• Eligibility: Canadian-incorporated ocean startups working with an Amplify Partner

• Support: Up to $25,000 in essential costs covered by Ocean Startup Project 

• Outcomes: Pilot-ready startups advancing toward procurement, partnerships, or investment

• Deadline: All funded activities must be completed by March 15, 2026