Counts reflect the current published dataset, not the total size of the real ecosystem. Unknown and thin coverage remain explicit to support gap-driven research.
Current regional coverage
Published organizations
Every profile below is built from reviewed public sources. Open one to see what supports it and where gaps remain.
Modest Tree is a Halifax modelling, simulation, immersive-training, and digital-twin company providing XR, desktop, mobile, procedural training, maintenance support, and data-visualization solutions for defence, aerospace, and complex-equipment operators.
What they build
Immersive Operational and Maintenance Training
Mission Software and DataTest, Training & Sustainment
Venn Innovation is a Moncton technology-innovation organization operating an incubator program for early-stage New Brunswick technology ventures, with coaching, mentors, workspace and commercialization support.
MarineNav is an independently owned Prince Edward Island manufacturer of portable Oceanus remotely operated vehicles, marine-grade computers, displays, vessel monitoring systems and fleet-management software.
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is the federal regional development agency for Atlantic Canada, supporting business innovation, productivity, commercialization, investment and regional economic growth.
Government innovation officeProfiled for its ecosystem role
Invest Nova Scotia is Nova Scotia's business development agency, combining start-up, commercialization, investment, export and business-growth support across sectors including defence, aerospace, ocean technology and digital industries.
Government innovation officeProfiled for its ecosystem role
Emera ideaHUB is a Halifax deep-tech incubator for physical-product ventures, providing prototyping infrastructure, engineering expertise, founder programs and commercialization support across cleantech, ocean technology, medtech and robotics.
St. John's shipyard providing repair, refit, fabrication, emergency docking, maintenance, and vessel life-extension work for naval, government, and commercial marine operators.
What they build
Ship repair, refit, and vessel life extension
Test, Training & SustainmentAdvanced Manufacturing & Integration
GRi Simulations is a Mount Pearl engineering and software company developing high-fidelity marine simulation, virtual ROV pilot training, mission-planning, rehearsal and digital-twin tools for subsea, defence and industrial operations.
Turn underwater sound into information teams can detect, locate, model, and act on. JASCO Applied Sciences combines acoustic instruments, real-time software, arrays, and defence-focused analysis in Canada.
Move an ocean-technology idea closer to a customer, trial, or investment. COVE connects companies with waterfront facilities, shared equipment, programs, mentors, and marine-sector expertise in Nova Scotia.
IncubatorProfiled for its ecosystem role
Reviewed Jul 19, 2026View profile
Curated groupings
Ecosystem clusters
Clusters appear only where the published technology base supports a useful grouping.
Grouped by editorial review
Ocean Sensing and Autonomy
An editorial cluster of published Atlantic Canadian organizations working in ocean sensing, sonar, and autonomous maritime systems.
