Cellula Robotics Selected for Canadian Technology Accelerators UK Maritime Defence and Security Program

Cellula Robotics has been selected to participate in the Maritime Defence and Security Applications of Ocean Technologies program in the United Kingdom through the Canadian Technology Accelerators (CTA) initiative.


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Led by the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom and delivered in collaboration with BMNT, the program supports Canadian companies developing advanced ocean technologies that align with shared Canada–UK maritime defence priorities.

As maritime security challenges evolve, structured collaboration between allied nations and industry partners is increasingly important. The CTA program facilitates direct engagement between Canadian innovators and UK defence and industry stakeholders, strengthening pathways for operational alignment and long-term capability development.

Cellula will join a cohort of Canadian ocean technology companies in London in March to engage directly with UK defence and industry stakeholders and explore pathways for operational collaboration.

“Canada and the United Kingdom share a strong maritime heritage and a common set of emerging security challenges below the surface,” said Richard Mills, Chief Commercial Officer. “Programs like this create the structured dialogue needed to ensure advanced subsea technologies are integrated in ways that are operationally credible and aligned with allied priorities.”

Cellula Robotics designs and builds long endurance autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for persistent and long-range missions. Its platforms support under-ice ISR, subsea monitoring, mine warfare, and infrastructure inspection. The company’s focus on endurance, integration, and operational reliability reflects the requirements of modern maritime defence environments.

Participation in the CTA program builds on Cellula’s growing engagement within the UK and allied defence ecosystems and reinforces its commitment to trusted partnerships across nations.


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