Ilika plc (LON: IKA) is targeting new commercial opportunities beyond electric vehicles with the launch of ORKA, its dedicated battery brand for autonomous underwater vehicles. CEO Graeme Purdy explains how positive feedback on Goliath’s 10Ah prototype cells has helped identify a potential early route to commercialisation, supplying integrated battery systems for underwater infrastructure monitoring and defence applications. With growing concerns over the security of subsea cables, pipelines and Arctic shipping routes, Purdy outlines why the timing could prove significant, how ORKA fits into the wider Goliath strategy and why the company’s automotive licensing ambitions remain firmly on track.
Key Moments
00:09 ORKA launches as Goliath targets marine markets
00:21 10Ah prototypes reveal an early commercial opportunity
01:21 Automotive licensing remains a priority
01:29 Reducing commercialisation risk through new markets
01:58 How autonomous submarines protect critical infrastructure
02:53 From Goliath cells to complete battery systems
03:24 Why now is the right time for ORKA
03:31 Arctic security concerns strengthen the case for AUVs
04:19 Growing scrutiny creates a potential defence opportunity
Ilika plc (LON: IKA) is a UK-based developer of advanced solid-state battery technology, focusing on safer, lighter and more compact energy storage solutions. Its two principal product lines are Goliath, designed for larger applications including electric vehicles, defence, marine systems and cordless appliances, and Stereax, developed for miniature medical devices, industrial sensors and connected technologies. Ilika aims to commercialise its intellectual property through licensing agreements, manufacturing partnerships and product development.
