Reference number : 276-2025-2026-Q3-00045, amendment number : , agreement type : C, recipient legal name : Marine Renewables Canada Society, recipient country : CA, recipient province : NS, recipient city : Dartmouth, recipient postal code : B2Y 2N7, program name english : ATIGA - Short-term Market Engagement Activities, program name french : ACCIA - activités de participation aux marchés à court terme, program purpose english : nan, program purpose french : nan, agreement title english : 227022, agreement title french : 227022, agreement number : 227022, agreement value : 317379.0, agreement start date : 2025-10-27, agreement end date : 2026-08-31, description english : Lead a delegation to Wind Europe and host an in-bound trade mission, description french : Diriger une délégation à Wind Europe et accueillir une mission commerciale, expected results english : The United States offshore wind energy market is stalled, and SMEs are quickly seeking new markets for their goods and services.  MRC consulted with members who identified the UK and Europe are key markets of interest with immediate opportunities while South America shows significant promise as a medium-term opportunity.  Wind Europe is a flagship event in the sector.

Related Atlantic Canada expertise has developed from decades of engagement in sectors such as offshore energy, defense, marine operations, and ocean technologies.  Key capabilities include ocean science and technology, data collection and characterization, device/generator developers, power project developers, utilities, engineering and environmental consultants, manufacturers and fabricators, certification, insurance, vessel operations, marine transportation, port facilities/services, and marine research. 

Key medium-term outcomes:
-	Enhanced Atlantic Canada visibility and reputation as a marine renewable energy leader.
-	Promotion of Atlantic Canada businesses.
-	Engagement and relationship building with UK, European and South America supply chains and partners.  Relations with key sector participants in the USA are also engaged for the in-bound trade mission.
-	Enhanced Atlantic Canada company capacity for international business success.
-	Develop and grow international collaborations.
-	Commercial projects and contracts.
Short term measurables include:
-	Recruit twenty companies to participate in the outgoing mission.  Attract 15 key industry participants for the in-bound trade mission.
-	Increase participating companies exports by $500,000
-	Create five new exporters
-	Twenty companies reporting enhanced knowledge or business leads
-	Help ten existing exporters diversify their markets
-	Develop three new international partnerships for Atlantic Canada, expected results french : nan, additional information english : The assistance type is Non-Repayable Contribution. The total government funding is $136,019.00., additional information french : Le type d'aide est Contribution non remboursable. Le financement gouvernemental total est 136 019,00 $., owner organization : acoa-apeca, owner organization title : Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique