November 27, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(VANCOUVER, BC) – Today Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announced three new ocean innovation projects valued at $22.1 million, including the $3 million Lilypad: Electric Charge Barge Project led by Mostar Labs.
This project introduces Lilypad, a mobile floating charging station designed to accelerate maritime electrification. This innovative solution provides a flexible, cost-effective charging infrastructure for electric vessels, reducing reliance on permanent installations, and supporting clean marine transportation. The mobile solution operates like a floating gas station for electric boats in coastal waters.
The project is led by Victoria, BC-based Mostar Labs, in partnership with St. John’s, NL-based Engage Creative Technologies. With a total project value of $3 million, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is investing $1.2 million, with the balance of funding coming from project partners.
By integrating smart grid technology and emergency power capabilities, Lilypad enhances coastal community resilience, while also building a skilled workforce for clean maritime technology through advancing digital adoption in marine transportation. The project carries significant potential for international application, positioning Canada as a global leader in sustainable marine infrastructure. In regions like the Mediterranean, North America, and Australia where boat numbers are high and sustainability mandates are rising, the path to electrification is accelerating. Adopting Lilypad allows marinas to capture this market early at low risk.
Through Ambition 2035 and together with Canada’s ocean community, we are bold in our ambition to grow Canada’s ocean economy 5X to $220 billion by 2035. Continued investment in the accelerated development and commercialization of globally relevant, made in Canada ocean solutions will help us realize this ambition. Read more about recommendations to help achieve this transformational growth opportunity outlined in Charting the Course to 5X Growth in Canada’s Ocean Economy and the projected benefits to Canada here.
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Media Contacts
Nancy Andrews
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
nancy.andrews@oceansupercluster.ca
About Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster accelerates the development and commercialization of made-in-Canada ocean solutions in energy transition, food security, future of transport, and climate change while also growing more companies, creating more jobs, and attracting ocean talent. As Canada’s national ocean cluster, the OSC is a convenor of members, partners, and networks and a catalyst for transformative growth that helps build the robust ecosystem needed to help realize Ambition 2035 – a 5X growth potential in ocean in Canada by 2035. To date, the OSC has approved about 150 projects valued at more than $500 million, which will deliver more than 300 new made-in-Canada ocean products, processes, and services to sell to the world. Every dollar invested in Ocean Supercluster projects generates more than five times its value in GDP contribution, with the following economic benefits to Canada as of March 2025:
- $1.7 billion in total economic output
- $1 billion in GDP contribution
- Nearly $748 million in total labour income
- Close to 10,000 jobs created
- $286 million in total tax revenues generated
- $295 million in follow-on investment raised
Quotes
“Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is driving industrial innovation, accelerating the adoption of sustainable technologies and strengthening Canada’s economy. By advancing electrification solutions, robotics and automation, these projects are boosting productivity, creating high-quality jobs and positioning Canada’s marine and offshore industries as global leaders in the blue economy.” – The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
“Canada’s Ocean Supercluster and its partners are doing innovative, groundbreaking work. Their collaborative efforts are placing Canada at the forefront of sustainable ocean technology, with innovative advancements in electrification solutions, robotics and automation. Together, these projects are tackling some of the most complex challenges in the ocean economy and driving meaningful change for a more prosperous, sustainable future.” – Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
“Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is proud to support projects like Lilypad that are driving the future of clean marine transportation. By advancing clean marine transportation and building the infrastructure needed for electrification, we’re not only reducing emissions but also creating high-value jobs, strengthening supply chains, and supporting coastal resilience. These innovations position Canada to compete globally in sustainable ocean technology and help drive the transformational growth needed to achieve a $220 billion ocean economy by 2035.” – Kendra MacDonald, CEO, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
“Today marks the beginning of something truly transformational for Canada. Mostar Labs represents a new era of Canadian innovation – the first triple-use company, operating seamlessly across defense, commercial, and recreational sectors. The vision to expand traditional dual-use capabilities and segment into the recreational market creates a powerful engine for growth. This isn’t just about building technology—it’s about the future. With this commitment to triple-use innovation, Mostar Labs is building the essential technology for the Canada our future generations will inherit.” – Meiz Majdoub, CEO, Mostar Labs