​The Ocean AI Ideathon aims to foster innovative solutions for the blue economy by leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

​This event is designed to bring together diverse talents to address critical challenges and explore opportunities within the ocean technology sector.

​📍 Old Port | 📅 Friday, March 28th | ⏳10:00AM - 6:00PM

​Agenda:

• ​10:00 - 10:30: Doors open for check-in and breakfast

• ​10:30 - 11:00: Welcoming + Presentation of challenge statements

• ​11:00 - 11:30: Team formation with Icebreaking Activity 11:30 - 12:00 : Exploring a problem, design thinking by Valentin Kravtchenko.

• ​12:00 - 13:00 : Lunch Break

• ​13:00 - 16:00: Ideation Activity (3 hours) + Submissions (team members name, challenge statement and presentation)

• ​16:00 -16:30: Final pitches (5mn pitches from 4-5 teams)

• ​16:30 - 17:00: Evaluation + Open networking

• ​17:00 - 17:30 : Feedback + Closing remarks

​Mentors:

• ​Loubna Benabbou - Expert in AI applied in Supply chain management

• ​Daniel Olivier - Maritime Innovation strategist

• ​Jennifer Ivens - Consultant in Ocean Tech, Supply chain optimization, AI automation

• ​Norm Tam - Strategic Advisor and Executive Coach

​Why participate?

​- Collaborate with top talents & experts in AI and marine technology
- Solve pressing challenges in shipping & marine transportation
- Teams will be invited to join the Ocean Startup Challenge (up to 25k in prizes)

​👥 Who Should Apply?

​🔹Entrepreneurs & Innovators exploring solutions in the blue economy (idea or early stage startups)

​🔹Ocean Industry Professionals
🔹Environmental & Marine Engineers
🔹Sustainability Experts specializing in ocean policy, carbon emissions reduction, and sustainable development
🔹Academics & Researchers in marine science, ocean AI, and related fields
🔹AI & Data Science Professionals interested in applying AI to ocean-related challenges

​Open application process with selective criteria to ensure a balanced mix of talents and experts. Size of group: 30 people.

​Organizers:

​Ocean Startup Project inspires, initiates & invests in Canada’s ocean founders – connecting them with resources, funding, training, & expert guidance to transform their early stage ideas into scalable, sustainable ocean solutions

​Elan Tech cultivates, nurtures, and supports communities of rising and established tech founders, driving venture creation and fostering sustainable growth for resilient tech startups.