Benefits and Momentum

Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is a national, industry-led cluster that is growing Canada’s ocean economy in a sustainable, digital, and inclusive way. Each month find updated information here on the momentum we are building in ocean and the benefits for Canadians.

Quick Facts

  • Close to 600 members from across Canada – view our member list here 
  • $420+ million in total project value commitments to date (with 50% coming from industry partners)
  • 90+ projects approved
  • 57 projects announced – view projects announced here
  • 200+ new made-in-Canada ocean products, processes, and services will be developed and commercialized from projects announced to date
  • 96% of projects led by an SME who invests in the project
  • 100% of projects include at least one SME partner
  • 5,000+ direct and indirect jobs from projects announced to date
  • 20,000 expected by 2030

Largest Segment of OSC Members is SMEs

More than 80% of OSC members that operate in the private sector are small-medium sized businesses.

We have a #StoryToTell: Hear from our Members

Hear from member companies on the significance of Canada’s ocean opportunity and how Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is helping new partnerships form, bringing different ocean sectors and regions together, and accelerating both development and commercialization of ocean solutions. Access the full series here:


Follow along the journey of participants of the Indigenous Career Pivot Pilot through our web series here:


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