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Title:
227770
Agreement Number:
227770
Agreement Value:
$25,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 22, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Description:
Expand Model Boat Race competition to increase access for students across NL
Organization:
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Expected Results:
  1. Engagement from 15–20 high school teams across the province, including representation from rural, Indigenous, and underserved communities.
  2. Increased student interest in Marine Institute programs such as Naval Architecture and Marine Mechanical Design.
  3. Opportunities for students to develop teamwork, critical thinking, and innovation by applying STEM skills in real-world scenarios.
  4. Early access to industry-grade tools, facilities, and technical concepts.
  5. Enhanced ability of schools to support STEM-focused extracurricular activities.
  6. Strong industry and community engagement, with clear alignment to Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy and regional economic development goals.
Location:
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1C 5R3
Reference Number:
276-2025-2026-Q3-00047
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107690273
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:

The assistance type is Grant. The total government funding is $10,425.00.

Recipient's Operating Name:
Fisheries & Marine Institute of Memorial University of NL
Recipient's Legal Name:
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Program:
REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RIE)