Grant: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1

Camosun College is entering into its first major applied research partnership with Open Ocean Robotics Inc. which is lead by CEO Julie Angus, entrepreneur, scientist, and finalist in the Women in Clean tech Challenge. Open Ocean has developed unique technology to allow autonomous operation of their small data gathering marine vessels in extreme weather conditions and for many months at sea, all while retaining communications and reporting back to base. This technology will have uses in marine scientific research, patrols, Arctic research, military applications, and many others. Working with Camosun, a prototype vessel will be constructed and tested to prove concepts and reliability before large scale production begins. Longer term expectations are to dramatically improve the ability to gather information safely and cost effectively in some of the most demanding marine environments in Canada and around the world.