COVE

COVE, the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship, is Canada's ocean technology innovation center and business park, located in Dartmouth. Industry and academia come together at COVE to find new ways for our members and community to work. COVE promotes engagement in the ocean industry by utilizing offshore and onshore shared infrastructure solutions for developing and deploying new products and services. COVE is a catalyst organization for the next generation of transformative, practical, and commercially viable ocean technology innovations. COVE Startup Yard helps early-stage businesses commercialize their ocean technology—turning concepts into successful international operations. Acceleration programs and incubation spaces help start-ups to grow faster. Start-up Yard is managed by Innovacorp.

Most reviews are positive overall about the research center with visitors appreciating their visit and the innovative research initiative currently underway. Some highlighted the infrastructure development taking place suggesting the research center's promising future. The center has been lauded for its continual business growth potential. However, some reviewers suggested the addition of more dolphins, and mentioned the center might still be under construction, which is a natural concern. Overall, a remarkable research potential and a wonderful 'business starting place.'