Member News: Verlume Appoints Canadian Business Development Agent

June 10, 2025
Member News: Verlume Appoints Canadian Business Development Agent

Verlume, the world leader in subsea batteries and power management systems, has appointed Valor Ocean Technologies as its first business development agent in Canada. The partnership follows the successful offshore deployment of three Verlume Charge systems in Canadian waters and signals a strategic expansion to meet growing market demand.

Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Valor Ocean Technologies (formally known as ValorBPS) is a leading provider of advanced ocean technology systems, serving energy, defence, and scientific customers across North America. Headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia – with an additional office in Ontario – their team supports operations from the Atlantic Coast to the West Coast. Leveraging Canada’s world-class capabilities in ocean science, robotics, and offshore energy, Valor Ocean Technologies will lead efforts to grow Verlume’s presence and customer base across key markets.

Through this collaboration, Valor Ocean Technologies will promote Verlume’s technology suite:

  • Charge – A rechargeable subsea battery and power management system delivering reliable, on-demand power for both short- and long-term applications.
  • Halo – A modular subsea power system that integrates with marine renewables to provide stable, continuous power.
  • Axonn – An intelligent energy management system that autonomously monitors and controls power delivery subsea, ensuring system stability. Axonn is the only system of its kind available in the market.

This announcement coincides with Verlume’s participation in the Innovate UK Global Business Innovation Programme, an initiative designed to connect UK innovators with Canadian partners in the marine sector. Over a ten-month period working with COVE (Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship, Canada’s hub for marine sector innovation), Verlume has built valuable connections with market leaders, potential clients, and partners, gaining deep insights into the Canadian operating landscape.

Chris Wallace, Global Head of Business Development at Verlume, commented: “Verlume has been pioneering subsea power solutions in Scotland and exporting our expertise globally for many years. Canada represents a natural extension for our technology, particularly in sectors requiring stable, remote offshore power such as environmental monitoring and oil and gas.

“We are excited to partner with Valor Ocean Technologies to grow our footprint in Canada and build strong relationships across this dynamic market.”v

Jake Carine, Founder of Valor Ocean Technologies, added: “Verlume’s technology is a perfect fit for Canada’s rapidly advancing offshore energy industry. Our team at Valor Ocean Technologies is proud to represent a company setting the global standard in subsea power. We’re excited to help Canadian stakeholders unlock the full potential of Verlume’s subsea battery systems across commercial, research, and defence applications.”

This week, Verlume will spotlight its technologies at two key events:

  • Wednesday: Presenting at H2O: Home to Overseas Conference, Canada’s flagship ocean technology event, in Halifax.
  • Thursday: Showcasing the company’s subsea batteries and power management systems at COVE Demo Day in Dartmouth.

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