Vision

“To be the driving force in advancing subsea technologies and solutions that support sustainable development and global leadership in Australia’s offshore industries.”

Mission

“Uniting offshore industries, researchers and government to create sustainable cutting-edge solutions that address ongoing challenges, boost competitiveness, and unlock Australia’s potential in global markets.”

About SICA

Australia’s subsea and underwater industry is a key enabler of energy, defence, and ocean innovation, supporting a growing network of companies working across oil and gas, offshore wind, subsea mining, environmental monitoring, and critical underwater infrastructure. With the transition to clean energy and greater focus on sovereign capability, subsea technology is playing an increasingly strategic role in Australia’s economic future.

Subsea Innovation Cluster Australia (SICA) is the national industry-led cluster for Australia’s subsea sector. Based in Western Australia, SICA connects operators, suppliers, researchers and government agencies to accelerate innovation, commercialisation, and cross-sector collaboration. The cluster represents businesses across offshore energy, defence and renewables, supporting capability development and technology diversification.

Backed by funding from the WA Government and industry partners, SICA drives growth by helping local companies access new markets, build partnerships, and bring new technologies to the surface. The cluster supports knowledge sharing, capability mapping, collaborative R&D, and promotion of emerging local technology to operators and global partners. Through new alliances like its MOU with the UK’s Global Underwater Hub, SICA is strengthening Australia’s position in the international underwater economy.