The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced a non-repayable contribution of $262,500 through the Innovation and Business Investment Corporation, to SubC Control Ltd., in support of a research and development project to improve its high-end camera system.

SubC Control is one of seven technology companies in the world that develop underwater camera systems that autonomously collect ultra-high resolution video footage and image data. Support from the Provincial Government will assist the company in its innovative efforts to further develop underwater image quality and big data functionality, and reduce system complexity and cost by offering products that have multiple features in one system.

Based in Clarenville, SubC Control is an ocean technology company providing state of the art solutions focusing on underwater imaging. The company offers a suite of underwater solutions and scientific survey platforms (Trawl Camera), while providing a wide range of services including mechanical design, computer-aided design, and rapid prototyping for equipment serving in hostile marine environments.

The Provincial Government is committed to supporting innovative and entrepreneurial companies that create new jobs and opportunities, while fostering innovation in our provincial economy.

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“SubC Control has grown into one of the world’s top companies in the field of deep sea imaging technology. This innovative team remains ahead of the curve by constantly working to improve and streamline its product offerings. This latest project supported by the Innovation and Business Investment Corporation has the potential to further our province’s technological capabilities, and play a role in supporting and strengthening the aquaculture and ocean technology sectors.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

“Newfoundland and Labrador remains one of the top locations to start and operate an ocean technology company. Because of the location, the people and the support of fantastic government programs, we can continue to innovate and create state-of-the-art solutions for remote worksites and harsh environments. We are very grateful for this opportunity. This project will allow our agile team of developers to create the technology we need to come out of the current economic climate stronger than ever before, as well as diversify into new markets such as offshore wind, aquaculture and defense.”
Chad Collett
SubC Control Ltd.

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Eric Humber
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
709-725-9655
erichumber@gov.nl.ca

Chad Collett
SubC Imaging
709-727-9975
chad.collett@subcimaging.com