THE LAUNCH
Northside Road,
Holyrood, NL
A0A 1V0
03/15/2024
The Launch Selected as NATO DIANA Network Test Centre
The Launch, Marine Institute's advanced facility, chosen for NATO's DIANA network, fostering defense innovation collaboration for global security challenges.
07/26/2023
Marine Institute achieves remote operations milestones
Marine Institute Achieves Remote Operations Milestones: Pioneering Marine Technologies in Norway and Beyond.
05/15/2023
Marine Institute officially opens The Launch in Holyrood
Marine Institute's New Launch Facility Explores Oceanic Frontiers and Innovation.
08/12/2021
Ocean Supercluster Funds $3.4M GeoScan Project
Partnership with Marine Institute allows for game-changing innovation.
07/15/2021
MI Acquires Autonomous Surface Vessel
MI acquires autonomous surface vessel for training, research.
03/10/2021
Marine Institute Launches Underwater Observatory
Marine Institute launches underwater ocean observatory in Conception Bay.
02/18/2020
Marine Institute, Holyrood Build ‘Portal to the Sea’
During the past decade, the Marine Institute (MI) built an ocean technology hub for Atlantic Canada.
04/16/2019
Marine Institute Expands With Funding
The Fisheries and Marine Institute received a combined $8.5 million federal-provincial investment.
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FAQ
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Where is The Launch located?
The Launch is located in the Town of Holyrood, approximately 30 minutes from St. John’s, just off the Conception Bay Highway.
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Is The Launch a part of Memorial University of Newfoundland?
Yes, The Launch is a satellite location of the Marine Institute and supports R&D, education, and training activities for all of Memorial.
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What types of spaces are available for my team to work at The Launch?
The facility offers access to offices, collaborative meeting spaces and workshops for teams to take advantage of when working at The Launch.
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Can I access vessels at The Launch to take my work to sea?
Clients at The Launch have access to the Marine Institute’s fleet of multi-purpose research vessels as well as vessels through our partners.
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How do I inquire about space at The Launch?
Contact TheLaunch@mi.mun.ca to get started.