What EcoMarine Technologies does

EcoMarine Technologies is a Canadian marine-technology startup founded in 2023 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, that develops underwater robotic systems for ship hull biofouling removal and invasive species prevention. Its core product, the OmniBot ROV, is a utility-class underwater robot that operates without magnetic adhesion—enabling use on steel, concrete, and composite surfaces—and employs a touchless cavitating jet cleaning system that removes biofouling at claimed rates exceeding 200 m² per hour while preserving surface coatings. The platform is complemented by a proprietary collection and filtration module that captures biomatter to prevent introduction of invasive species into local waters, and by an in-house developed thruster designed for a higher thrust-to-power ratio than comparable off-the-shelf units.

The company operates a dual revenue model: hardware sales of its proprietary OmniBot (priced via direct inquiry for enterprise customers) and resale of third-party CHASING and GLADIUS underwater ROVs (priced from $2,999 to $6,999 USD through its e-commerce storefront), alongside a stated hull cleaning services offering for shipping and maritime customers. Its primary served segment is commercial shipping and maritime operators seeking fuel-efficiency gains—addressing biofouling that can reduce fuel efficiency by up to 48%—with secondary applications in aquaculture pen cleaning and underwater inspection. The go-to-market is sales-led via website inquiry forms supplemented by trade-press visibility (OCEANS 2024, Marine Technology News, Boating Industry Canada) and ecosystem support from ACOA, Invest Nova Scotia, COVE, Dalhousie University, and other regional partners.

Financially, EcoMarine is pre-revenue at scale, operating with 1–10 employees and having raised only modest disclosed capital (approximately CAD $50K from ACOA and CAD $18,173 from the Ocean Startup Project). The business is in a commercialization and validation phase, dependent on non-dilutive government and accelerator funding while it pursues initial customer pilots and broader geographic reach via its USD-denominated direct e-commerce channel.

Name

EcoMarine Technologies

Legal name

EcoMarine Technologies

Website

https://ecomarine.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EcoMarine Technologies is a Nova Scotia-based marine-technology startup that builds the OmniBot ROV, a non-magnetic, touchless underwater cleaning robot used by shipping and aquaculture operators to remove hull biofouling and prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Underwater Robotics / Marine ROV Systems

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine & Underwater Robotics (USVs/UUVs) (HDAAAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Underwater Hull Services (Diving, In-Water Cleaning, Propeller Polishing, Inspection) (TLAHAMAL), Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) & Autonomous Submersible Manufacturing (IMAJAOAC), Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services (TLAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Marine robotics
• Underwater hull cleaning
• Biofouling removal
• Invasive species prevention
• Remotely operated vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Dartmouth

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ROV Hardware Sales: Sale of OmniBot ROV systems and other underwater vehicles (CHASING M2 PRO MAX, CHASING M2 S, GLADIUS MINI S) to customers in the marine industry.
2. Hull Cleaning Services: Providing hull cleaning services using the OmniBot ROV to shipping companies and maritime operators to remove biofouling and maintain fuel efficiency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EcoMarine Technologies develops and sells the proprietary OmniBot ROV, a utility underwater robot that can move freely through water or crawl on surfaces to remove biofouling (including macrofouled surfaces) via touchless cavitating jets. The system filters and eliminates biomatter to prevent invasive species transfer. The company also resells complementary third-party underwater ROVs (CHASING M2 PRO MAX, CHASING M2 S, GLADIUS MINI S) and provides hull cleaning services to maritime customers.

Product overview

EcoMarine Technologies offers a portfolio centered on its proprietary OmniBot ROV — a utility underwater robot for ship hull cleaning and biofouling removal — complemented by a selection of resale CHASING-brand underwater ROVs (CHASING M2 PRO MAX, CHASING M2 S) and the GLADIUS MINI S. The company positions itself as an eco-conscious marine technology firm leveraging AI, robotics, and marine tech expertise to serve the Oceans and waterways industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Biofouling can reduce ship fuel efficiency by as much as 48%, making regular hull cleaning critical for operational cost savings
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Dalhousie UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported by Dalhousie University's research and innovation ecosystem. Dalhousie provides academic resources, research facilities, and talent pipeline for marine technology development.
• Invest Nova ScotiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvest Nova Scotia Accelerate program selected EcoMarine as one of ten startups for the 2024-2025 cohort. Provides acceleration support, mentorship, and funding for sustainable innovation in marine industry.
• SpringBoard AtlanticsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpringBoard Atlantic supports the growth of early-stage companies in Atlantic Canada through mentorship, networking, and access to resources.
• Ocean Startup ProjectsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOcean Startup Project supports ocean technology startups in Canada, providing resources and ecosystem connections for marine innovation companies.
• MitacssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMitacs connects companies with academic researchers to drive innovation through research internships and collaborative projects.
• Dalhousie IdeaHubsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDalhousie University's startup incubator supporting student and faculty entrepreneurship in the Halifax innovation ecosystem.
• NSCC Applied ResearchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNova Scotia Community College's applied research division provides testing facilities, technical expertise, and student talent for industry projects.
• COVE (Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOVE is a collaborative workspace for ocean technology companies in Nova Scotia. EcoMarine showcased their OmniBot ROV at COVE docks with SEATAC team for underwater demonstrations and testing.
• SEATAC SolutionssupportingTechnology or IntegrationSEATAC team joined EcoMarine Technologies at COVE docks to capture underwater footage of the OmniBot ROV, demonstrating collaborative technology showcase.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hullbot: Hullbot builds autonomous robotic hull cleaning systems for commercial shipping, directly competing with EcoMarine's OmniBot in the same biofouling removal use case and customer base.
• Calanus AS: Norwegian provider of biofouling management and underwater cleaning services using remotely operated systems for shipping and aquaculture, directly overlapping with EcoMarine's hull cleaning service offering.
• Deep Trekker: Canadian underwater ROV manufacturer serving inspection, aquaculture, and search/recovery — a direct comparable as a homegrown ROV company with similar go-to-market into marine and aquaculture customers.

Broad incumbents

• Saab Seaeye: Established manufacturer of electric underwater robotic systems for inspection, intervention, and security — a broad incumbent whose portfolio overlaps with EcoMarine's underwater robotics capability.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Global marine technology incumbent offering subsea robotics, AUVs/ROVs, and underwater positioning — competes broadly with EcoMarine in underwater marine technology, though at far greater scale and scope.
• Teledyne Marine: Diversified marine technology portfolio including underwater imaging, vehicles, and instrumentation — a broad incumbent whose vehicle/instrument line partially overlaps with EcoMarine's product set.
• Subsea 7: Global subsea engineering, construction, and services company with ROV fleet operations — broad incumbent whose vessel-based and ROV-based subsea services partially overlap with EcoMarine's hull cleaning value proposition.

Emerging players

• Aqua Robotics: Norwegian company building autonomous underwater robots for aquaculture net cleaning and inspection — directly comparable to EcoMarine's aquaculture use case and the non-magnetic adhesion design philosophy.
• Ocean Floor Geophysics: Subsea geophysics and hydrography services provider using AUVs/ROVs for underwater survey and inspection — adjacent competitor for the underwater infrastructure inspection vertical EcoMarine targets.
• Reach Robotics: Australian underwater inspection ROV provider for asset integrity and marine surveying — an emerging player with comparable inspection-oriented ROVs serving similar industrial maritime customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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