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By Celia Konowe ewfoundland and Labrador (NL), Canada’s east- tute, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, Genesis, Launch and more ernmost province, is a hub of maritime activity, recently, Co. Innovation Centre, said CEO Florian Villaumé. be? tting its 29,000 km (about 18,000 mi) of coast- “What excites me most,” he noted, “is the collective drive line and rich history of seafaring and ? shing. Your within this ecosystem to foster collaboration and accelerate

N reporter, MTR’s Halifax bureau chief, made the quick trip to technological development.” He sees the future of the sector

St. John’s, NL’s capital, to explore the diversity and innovation being in? uenced by climate change and AI, with techNL play- of maritime companies that call the province home. techNL is ing an important role to integrate innovations.

a not-for-pro? t membership association that enables a thriving innovation-driven economy in NL, providing visibility, busi- SubC Imaging specializes in creating modular, scalable ness growth services and a collective in? uential voice. The and adaptable underwater optical imaging systems for pre- maritime sector offers immense potential for technological cise and ef? cient inspections and surveys, even in the most advancement and innovation, supported by the Marine Insti- challenging environments—some of which are right at its 40 September/October 2024

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