Ambition 2035 Awards

What is the Ambition 2035 Awards?
Recognizing Canada’s Most Innovative Ocean Companies

The Ambition 2035 Awards is a national competition recognizing companies leading the advancement of Canada’s ocean economy. The awards support ocean businesses driving innovation, sustainability, and commercial success in the ocean economy. 

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 Who Can Apply? 

We are looking for startups, SMEs, and scale-ups that: 

  • Have demonstrated market demand and scalability potential
  • Show commercial traction and investment readiness
  • Exhibit strong execution capabilities
  • Contribute to sustainable outcomes aligned with Ambition 2035 

Prize Categories

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Blue Horizon
Award

Recognizing established companies with commercial success and market leadership.

$30,000 CAD

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Ocean Breakthrough
Award

Celebrating emerging companies introducing breakthrough ocean solutions.

$20,000 CAD

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People’s Choice
Award

Awarded to the finalist with the most public engagement in a social media campaign.

$5,000 CAD

Finalists will receive: 

  • Full travel support to join us at the Ambition 2035 Summit in Ottawa (May 21-23), where they will pitch their ideas directly to global investors and industry leaders 
  • Expert coaching from Ann Carpenter, CEO of Braid Theory, to strengthen investment pitches ahead of the Summit.
  • Featured promotion across Canada’s Ocean Supercluster social channels as they compete for the People’s Choice Award 
  • Media coverage as part of pitches at the Ambition 2035 Summit
  • Exclusive access to jury members, including…

Kendra MacDonald
CEO, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster

John Risley
Chair of the Board of Directors,
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster

Paula Mendonça
Executive Director,
Ocean Startup Project

How to Apply

Applications Open: February 25, 2025 
Deadline to Apply: March 24 at 5pm EST
Finalists Announced: April 25, 2025 
Pitch Event & Awards Ceremony: May 21, 2025
Preview Submission Form

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