Maritime Safety and Security Applications (dual-use) Germany and Finland Canadian Technology Accelerator

Companies must be interested in expanding into the German and Finnish markets. We are looking for high-potential, scale-up stage companies with technologies (dual-use) in the following areas:

• Autonomous underwater/ surface vehicles: Surveillance, inspection, and data collection.
• Advanced radar, lidar, and sonar systems: These systems enhance the detection and tracking of vessels and underwater objects, improving situational awareness and response times.
• Cybersecurity solutions: These are essential for protecting maritime infrastructure from cyber threats. They include firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies.
• Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML): AI and ML are used to analyze vast amounts of data for threat detection and decision-making processes, improving the efficiency and accuracy of maritime security operations.

To participate, your company must have:

• a revenue-generating business with fully built and validated technology
• a passionate and committed team with market-entry goals for the German and Finnish markets
• sufficient resources to target and achieve growth in new markets and to fully commit to participate in the program

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) supports equity, diversity and inclusion in trade. We strongly encourage companies led by Canadians of all backgrounds to apply.