Blue BC Challenge Launches
PITCH YOUR CLEAN SOLUTION TO VANCOUVER MARITIME CENTRE FOR CLIMATE’S OPERATION FLAGSHIP
Applications Accepted April 27th to June 3rd 2022
Operation Flagship connects ship owners, operators, ports & terminals with emerging technologies and solution providers to help reduce their carbon emissions and decarbonize the maritime sector through accelerated technology adoption.
Under the Blue BC Challenge, North American Innovators are being invited to respond to five distinct challenges
• End-to-End Electric Power Challenge
• End-to-End Low-Carbon Intensity Alternative or Renewable Fuels Challenge
• Port-Based Efficiencies Challenge
• Deep Sea Shipping Energy Consumption Challenge
• General Performance Improvements Challenge
The Blue BC Challenge Call gives innovators direct access to high-potential maritime clients and may lead to a future pilot or demonstration project.
Why is Operation Flagship Important?
The maritime sector accounts for almost 5.5% of BC’s annual emissions, 1.2% of Canada’s annual emissions, and 3% of total annual global anthropogenic emissions. Under a business-as-usual scenario, shipping could represent 10% of global GHG emissions by 2050.
Bringing industry together through Operation Flagship will accelerate clean innovation in the sector so it can decarbonize and remain competitive globally.
How the Blue BC Challenge Call will Work
Solution providers submit an application, outlining the key parameters of their solution and how it helps solve one (or more) of the Blue BC Challenges. The applications are pre-screened and sent to Blue BC Adopters for final approval. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to present their technology/solution to the participating Blue BC Adopters.
Who Should Apply
Solution providers — both emerging and established companies — with a technology, process or service that can help solve any of the Blue BC Challenges are encouraged to apply. Solution providers must be located in North America and have a product that is TRL 6 (i.e., ready to pilot in an industrial setting) or higher.
Key Program Dates
Innovator Recruitment | April 27 – June 3
Application Pre-screening | June 6-10
Blue BC Adopter Application Review | June 10 – June 30
Presentation Meetings | Week of July 11
For More Information
For more detailed information about the Blue BC Challenges, including a program guide and application form, visit https://vmcclimate.ca/operation-flagship-1. Interested innovators are also invited to join us for an informational webinar on May 4, 2022. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-Y2HzZHsQTa_pUv-c-Pamg. A post-event recording will be available on the Operation Flagship webpage.
If you have questions about the program, the challenge areas or the application process, please contact:
and
Kristine O’Rielly, Senior Consultant
The Delphi Group
korielly@delphi.ca
Apply today!
