ETZ Ltd said Subworx moved into the Aberdeen facility in April and has since been embedding itself and progressing well. As a Resident Innovator, the company can tap into customer mentoring, expert guidance and tailored business growth support intended to speed up innovation, boost adoption of manufacturing technologies and create long-term value.

Introducing the company's work, Daniel Merrington, Subsea Director at Subworx, said: "Subworx is an Aberdeen-based subsea technology and underwater engineering company. We provide specialist diving technical authority, project management and underwater consultancy support, while also developing new underwater technology."

He added: "Our main focus is OceanLocker™, our patented subsea inspection and integrity system. OceanLocker™ goes beyond the visual by fusing underwater data capture, sensors, imaging, digital visualisation and integrity assessment tools to help asset owners manage underwater assets more effectively."

Reflecting on the early weeks at ETZ EnergyWorks, Merrington said: "The first month has been very positive. ETZ EnergyWorks has given Subworx a high-profile innovation base in Aberdeen, surrounded by companies and organisations focused on energy transition, technology and growth.

"The conversations we had at the recent All-Energy exhibition and within ETZ EnergyWorks have helped validate that we are developing a product the market is actively looking for.

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"The fact that ETZ EnergyWorks is anchored by ETZ and Scottish Enterprise also gives it real credibility as a place for innovation-led companies to grow."

On what stands out about the hub, Merrington said: "What stands out most is the incubator-style feel of ETZ EnergyWorks. It is not just office space; it provides visibility, support, introductions and scalable space that can grow with the business.

"For Subworx, that flexibility is important. It gives us a professional base for meetings, collaboration and growth, without committing too early to a space that is either too small for the next stage or too large for where we are now.

"We previously graduated from the inaugural ORE Catapult Scottish Launch Academy, and ETZ EnergyWorks feels like the next important step in that journey."

Looking at current priorities, Merrington said: "We are focused on the next stage of OceanLocker™ development. The technology is now patented, and we are progressing a Scottish Enterprise CAN DO funded project to support development, testing and demonstration.

"There is a real opportunity to improve how underwater infrastructure is inspected and managed, not only across offshore renewables and the blue economy, but also in more mature industries such as oil and gas.

"We are now using the CAN DO project, industry conversations and further funding activity to move OceanLocker™ from prototype towards a demonstrable commercial solution."

On the roadmap ahead, Merrington said: "The next few months are focused on proving the technology through controlled testing and building the evidence needed for commercialisation. This includes progressing our Scottish Enterprise CAN DO-funded project, developing the OceanLocker™ hardware and software system, and completing trials to demonstrate its capability. We are also actively seeking additional funding and industry support to continue our route to commercialisation and move OceanLocker™ towards a real-world demonstrator.

"At the same time, we will continue engaging with potential partners, asset owners and stakeholders to understand where OceanLocker™ and our wider underwater technology can deliver the most value.

"It is a busy period for Subworx, but ETZ EnergyWorks gives us a strong base to build from as we take the next steps."

ETZ Ltd said it is pleased to host Subworx at EnergyWorks and looks forward to the company's next phase of development.