COVE accelerators fast-track high-potential marine and dual-use technologies by connecting companies to expert mentorship, advanced facilities, and global networks. Whether scaling marine technologies into international markets or advancing dual-use innovations, our programs help you grow faster, innovate smarter, and reach further.
As an official accelerator site for NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA), COVE supports companies developing dual-use technologies, with both civilian and military applications. The program provides access to advanced facilities, expert guidance, and international defence networks to accelerate deployment and enhance readiness.
Participants engage with NATO’s transatlantic network, leveraging COVE’s infrastructure, expertise, and strategic partnerships. The program supports companies innovating in dual-use technologies, autonomous platforms, sensors, robotics and drones, and the design and manufacture of equipment. Through workshops, mentoring, and collaboration, companies can scale innovation, align with defence priorities, and make a meaningful impact on global security.
What We Offer:
COVE is proud to host the Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme, offering UK-based marine technology companies a six-month market expansion experience in Canada. The program provides an immersive opportunity to explore one of the world’s most dynamic technology ecosystems, gain market insights, and accelerate international growth.
Participants engage with Canada’s marine technology sector, leveraging COVE’s infrastructure, expertise, and commercial networks. The program supports companies innovating in alternative energy, aquaculture systems, autonomous vessels, ocean sensors, robotics and drones, and the design and manufacture of vessels. Through workshops, mentoring, and hands-on collaboration, companies can scale globally, develop strategic partnerships, and make a meaningful impact across the marine economy.
What We Offer:
Generating over CA $50 billion annually and supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs, Canada’s marine economy is a cornerstone of national prosperity. Coupled with increased defence spending, it presents a transformative economic opportunity—spurring innovation, expanding high-skill STEM employment, and advancing solutions for some of the planet’s most challenging environments.
At the forefront of this effort, COVE connects industry, government, and research to accelerate innovation, commercialization and the development of advanced technologies.
With 65+ resident companies at its facility, 500+ organizations actively engaged in our programs, and a network of 3,000+ global collaborators, COVE and its partners are shaping the future of the marine and defence sectors through technology development and international partnerships.
COVE is expanding its programs and looking for experienced mentors to support innovative companies. We are inviting entrepreneurs, business leaders, defence and security professionals, climate and renewable energy experts, investors, advisors, ecosystem builders, and technical specialists in emerging technologies—AI, energy, autonomy, sensors, materials, maritime, and more—to guide innovators and shape the next wave of high-impact solutions. As a mentor, you will connect with program participants, expand your network, and collaborate across allied innovation ecosystems. These programs cover innovation from seabed to space and foster transformative ideas across multiple domains. Complete the form below to express your interest. Selected mentors will be invited to a short 20-minute discussion to match your expertise with program participants.