The Samqwane’jk Ocean Partnership Initiative, a joint project between Ulnooweg Development Group and Dartmouth’s Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship, or COVE, has announced an undisclosed amount of funding for a trio of Indigenous-run ocean startups.
3D Wave Design, Miawpukek Horizon and Smak’nis Maritime Security were chosen to co-run research and development projects with COVE, with funding being rolled out over two years. The three companies will also receive training and business development support.
Ulnooweg said in a statement the purpose of the Samqwane’jk Initiative is to