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The COVE and Kraken Robotics Ocean Connector: Sociable! has changed location, and will now be hosted at COVE. We are excited to host this highly-anticipated event.    This edition drops the formal presentations and keynotes to focus entirely on direct networking. Connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships with peers, leaders, and employers across the technology and innovation ecosystem.   📍 Location: COVE | 27 Parker Street, Colin MacLean Hall, Dartmouth 📅 Date & Time: Thursday, August 20 | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM   Register for this free opportunity to network: https://lnkd.in/geED874S

We're excited to welcome the next cohort of Innovate UK companies to COVE this Fall! The Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme provides tailored support to help companies establish a strong presence in Canada's dual-use technology ecosystem. Together, we're helping small and medium-sized businesses innovate their solutions and build global partnerships that accelerate growth and scaling - see the infographic for the programme's achievements so far. Learn more about how we help innovators grow: https://lnkd.in/gGQm2myQ UK Research and Innovation

Congratulations to 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗡𝗮𝘃 and 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 on successfully completing the implementation phase of the 2025 Naval Technology Innovation Challenges – the final stage of the program! Delivered in partnership with COVE and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA - APECA), this initiative demonstrates the power of bringing together Canadian industry and SMEs to address real-world naval needs. By helping move promising technologies from concept to capability, we're supporting the development of trusted solutions that strengthen Canada's defence industrial base and the future readiness of the Marine royale canadienne. Learn more and stay tuned for updates on this year’s challenges: https://lnkd.in/eJvcnRqS

Why does the Canadian Ocean Enterprise Study matter?     Results from previous editions have been used by governments, investors, and industry to understand where Canada’s ocean economy stands and where support is needed most. The data only works if it reflects the full picture, which means hearing from companies in every region and every part of the sector.     If your organization operates in the ocean economy, we want to hear from you. It takes about 8 minutes to complete, and you are automatically entered for a chance to win 2027 Demo Day Demonstrator Tickets (up to $500 value).   Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/g3WfVTjk   #OceanEconomy #BlueEconomy #COVE #CanadianOceanEnterpriseStudy

On the third Tuesday of every month COVE shares our COVE Connect Newsletter, filled with industry news, upcoming events, funding opportunities, and more sent staight to your inbox. Join our Newsletter through the form at the bottom, and stay in touch with the latest innovations in multi-domain technologies: https://lnkd.in/gix8due2

Very many thanks to COVE for hosting, Chris Gare for facilitating, and the hundreds of Canadians and Allies who showed up ready to support the incredible work that ADM(S&T)//DRDC are doing to support Maritime security and defence on all three Canadian coasts. Looking forward to leveraging this innovative approach to facilitate TRINITY’s Acoustic Data Analysis Centre (ADAC) working closely alongside our DRDC shipmates, Industry, and other key enablers, to address real world operational challenges. #NATO #COVE #OceanTech #Defence #Innovation

Thank you to the 300+ industry attendees from across NATO who joined us in virtually and person COVE for our information session on upcoming defence Research & Development trials opportunities.   The event discussed Maritime Domain Awareness in the underwater domain, focusing on innovative sensing, surveillance, communications, and autonomous platform solutions to support decision-making.   If you were unable to attend and want to get involved, stay tuned! More information on how to respond to the Expression of Interest will be released soon.   #NATO #COVE #OceanTech #Defence #Innovation

Back by popular demand, COVE is hosting two new dates for the OffshoreWind4Kids Interactive Showcase this August!   By engaging youth early with hands-on, real-world engineering challenges like building and testing mini floating wind turbines right on the water, we are fostering essential problem-solving skills, technical literacy, and teamwork. These early touchpoints are critical to strengthening our long-term talent pipeline and preparing the next generation to carry the torch of innovation in a technology-driven economy.   Upcoming Free Family Sessions (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM):   📍 Saturday, August 15 | Carter’s Beach 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/gqqJB47h 📍 Wednesday, August 26 | Inverness Beach 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/gtPTAzM9   Thank you to our partners for supporting workforce readiness and industry growth: RBC Foundation, the Department of Energy, and OffshoreWind4Kids. Government of Nova Scotia

With the next round of Thales Canada's Naval Innovation Challenges underway, we want to celebrate the successful completion of collaborative projects by last year's winners and partners. Co-funded by Thales Canada and ACOA - APECA and delivered by COVE, these challenges bring together small and medium-sized businesses to develop transformative technologies to address the Navy's evolving needs - turning Canadian innovation into trusted operational capability. Here's how these companies are making an impact:   MarineNav Ltd. partnered with Voyis to develop an advanced ROV system and software control solution for autonomous hull inspections. Automating the inspection process significantly improves the speed, consistency, and quality of data capture compared to traditional manual piloting. This system removes the guesswork from inspections, delivering highly accurate, detailed, and repeatable assessments of vessel conditions.   Precise Design Engineering Solutions collaborated with Tronos Photonics and Dalhousie University to advance additive manufacturing (AM) regimes for maritime applications – strengthening adaptable supply chains for ship support.   Learn more about Thales Canada's Naval Innovation Challenges program and how it is driving defence technology innovation and operational readiness: https://lnkd.in/gkbSiiri