Marie-Louise Hayward

COAST, global startup investor Founders Factory and climate investor Blue Action have opened applications for the second cohort of Blue Action Canada, a hyper-focused ocean venture accelerator for early-stage startups in the blue economy.

As we begin a new year, it’s worth pausing to recognize something important: the conversation around climate and oceans has fundamentally shifted.

Modern naval and security operations demand technologies that can operate for long periods without human presence, remain resilient in harsh and contested environments, reduce logistical dependency, and deliver persistent situational awareness across vast ocean spaces.