Open Ocean Robotics Inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Victoria|Victoria, BC · grants and contributions register · Esquimalt–Saanich–Sooke

Open Ocean Robotics Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 19 agreements; $2.7M value; 5 departments; 9 programs.

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19agreements
$2.7Mvalue
5departments
9programs

Largest agreements

PC0005797$800Kvalue2023start2026end

Increase Uncrewed Surface Vehicle production to meet market demand for ocean data

Dual Use -Uncrewed Surface Vehicle for Arctic Maritime Defence, Security, and Safety$475Kvalue2026start2028end

Open Ocean Robotics will architect and design the naval architecture, hybrid solar-diesel energy integration, and autonomy control framework for a new Arctic-capable self-righting uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) platform optimized for defence, security, and maritime safety operations in Arctic and northern waters.

000016974$283Kvalue2020start2021end

Support for Open Ocean Robotics to continue operations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Development of a solar powered Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) with modular sensor platform and obstacle avoidance system for optimized ease-of-use$277Kvalue2020start2022end

This project will develop a solar powered uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) that is optimized for ease-of-use through the creation of an obstacle avoidance system and modular oceanographic sensor platform. Obstacle avoidance enables the USV to conduct missions with increased safety and with minimal intervention, making it possible to conduct endurance operations of multiple months and navigate in crowded waterways, which significantly grows our market for USV sales and mission-as-a-service offerings. An easy-to-use platform for diverse sensor integration of hardware and software components enab

USV Design Improvement for Manufacturability and Manufacturing Process Enhancement$230Kvalue2023start2024end

Open Ocean Robotics (OOR) will optimize the design of its uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) to enhance its capabilities and to improve the manufacturability by creating processes, systems, and procedures.

Test application of an autonomous remote sensing unit with passive acoustic capabilities and oceanographic sensors to better understand SRKW presence and critical habitat use$174Kvalue2021start2023end

To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g. data collection, integration, monitoring, and communication, including communication via conferences and symposia) and dissemination of scientific knowledge in the areas of: (a) Fisheries and Aquaculture Science; (b) Ecosystem Science; (c) Oceanography and Modelling; and (d) Freshwater Science.

BC Fast Pilot Project - Bathymetric Survey of Okanagan Lake using Solar Powered Autonomous Boat$91.6Kvalue2019start2020end

This project will entail the production of two solar powered autonomous boats, Data Xplorer, equipped with equipment to conduct a bathymetric survey meeting the standards of the International Hydrographic Organization. The vessels will conduct an autonomous survey of Okanagan Lake to create bathymetric survey charts for boaters to safely use the lake and provide the Canadian Coast Guard with key information for placement of navigational aids. This project will demonstrate the feasibility of using a zero-emission autonomous vessel for work that is typically done using a crewed boat, which has

Innovation Assistance Program – Round 2$60.9Kvalue2020start2020end

The funding provided from the Innovation Assistance Program is to assist innovative, early-stage small- and medium-sized enterprises that are unable to access existing COVID-19 business support.

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Innovation Assistance Program$50.8Kvalue2020start2020end

The funding provided by the IAP program is intended to assist innovative small and medium-sized enterprises in the start-up phase that cannot access existing commercial support related to COVID-19.

ICAP 2023 – International Co-Innovation Action Plan$50.0Kvalue2024start2024end

The ICAP project will help the firm to expand into international markets for monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of ocean carbon dioxide removal (oCDR). It will enable the firm to identify a co-innovation partner to advance the uncrewed surface vehicle and software platform and validate its use in field trials. It will also enable the firm to have a deeper understanding of the intended markets.

Youth internship - Control Systems Engineer$36.0Kvalue2021start2022end

To provide employment for a recent graduate in the field of control systems to development of a customized control system for acoustic acquisition and processing, including hardware and software implementation.

Open Ocean Robotics Inc.-2023-2024-1009001$35.0Kvalue2023start2024end

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

Open Ocean Robotics Inc.-2025-2026-1029305$30.0Kvalue2025start2026end

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

Innovation Assistance Program – Round 2.5$27.1Kvalue2020start2021end

The funding provided from the Innovation Assistance Program is to assist innovative, early-stage small- and medium-sized enterprises that are unable to access existing COVID-19 business support.

Youth internship - Design Engineer$20.0Kvalue2019start2020end

This project is to provide employment for a recent graduate in the field of mechanical and design engineering to develop integrated sensor systems for oceanic and environmental data collection in an autonomous surface vessel (ASV) that work in unison with the ASV’s other systems including cellular and satellite communication, energy storage systems and autonomous control.

IP Assist: Intellectual Property Strategy Engagement$15.0Kvalue2024start2024end

This project is to help the firm to develop an IP strategy to protect its technology, business and future developments.

CIIP PDA – Open Ocean Robotics Inc. – 2025-26$3.6Kvalue2025start2025end

The purpose of the Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) grant agreement is to support Canadian SMEs identify international partners in CIIP target countries for industrial research and development collaboration that has good potential for commercialization.

CIIP PDA – Open Ocean Robotics Inc. – 2024-25$3.2Kvalue2025start2025end

The purpose of the Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) grant agreement is to support Canadian SMEs identify international partners in CIIP target countries for industrial research and development collaboration that has good potential for commercialization.

Participation in the Canadian partnering mission to the EUREKA Global Innovation Summit in Portugal – June 20-24, 2022$3.0Kvalue2022start2022end

Participation in the Canadian ocean technology partnering mission to the EUREKA Global Innovation Summit (EGIS) in Portugal – June 20-24, 2022. Delegation led by the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to develop international partnerships and potential project ideas under the EUREKA, Eurostars, and Cluster Programs.

Departments

National Research Council Canada14agreements$1.4Mvalue6programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Innovation Assistance Program
  • CanExport SME
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • Innovation Assistance Program

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Pacific Economic Development Canada1agreements$800Kvalue1programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

All grants from Pacific Economic Development Canada

Western Economic Diversification Canada1agreements$283Kvalue1programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

All grants from Western Economic Diversification Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada1agreements$174Kvalue1programs
  • Marine Environmental Quality Regulatory / Non Regulatory Measures Contribution Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Global Affairs Canada2agreements$6.8Kvalue1programs
  • Grant Canadian Inter. Innovation Prog

All grants from Global Affairs Canada

Years

20261agreements$475Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
20253agreements$36.8Kvalue2programs
  • CanExport SME
  • Grant Canadian Inter. Innovation Prog
20242agreements$65.0Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20233agreements$1.1Mvalue3programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • CanExport SME
20221agreements$3.0Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20212agreements$210Kvalue2programs
  • Marine Environmental Quality Regulatory / Non Regulatory Measures Contribution Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20205agreements$699Kvalue4programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Innovation Assistance Program
  • Innovation Assistance Program
20192agreements$112Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.