Knowledge mobilization
OFI has partnered with The Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE), which provides a home to ocean technology businesses, start-ups, researchers and marine-based and service businesses that support the ocean technology sector.
With a prime waterfront location, on one of the largest harbours in the world, COVE is in close proximity to major ocean research institutes and world-leading companies focused on ocean-technology. It has rail and road access and is located 25 minutes from Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
High Tech Space at COVE
The COVE facility includes a mix of short and long-term workspace. Amenities include electronics fabrication and testing facilities, mechanical fabrication space, office space, storage spaces, water tanks, waterside marine services and shared services such as reception and a large multipurpose room for training and events:
- An eight-acre site, with a 13-acre water lot
- 2,850 feet of docks & two finger piers
- A water depth of 49 feet
- 16,000 square feet of office space
- 10,000 square feet of incubation space
- 16,500 square feet of shop and lab space