OTAC was created by the regional Ocean Technology Associations in Canada to help grow the economic capacity of Canada’s Ocean Technology sector for the benefit of sector companies and affiliated organizations.
OTAC was formed to…
Create a common national voice for the ocean tech sector
Create a Team Canada brand for the sector and broaden our market intelligence collection network
Create a mechanism for accessing funding for export development programs on a national level to augment regional programs
Facilitate economic growth of the ocean tech sector in Canada
Promote Canadian ocean technologies internationally
Create a mechanism for regions of the country not covered by regional associations to participate in an association
Encourage unconsolidated regions to incorporate into regional associations
