

Startup · United Kingdom
Zelim
Updated date not recordedHQ Edinburgh, United KingdomFounded 2017
Develops maritime monitoring, rescue and autonomous systems for safety and defense applications.
Systems3
Newest unveiled first. Systems that belong to a government program link to the program page, where variants, costs and contracts are.
Capabilities2
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISR and targeting | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Maritime monitoring and autonomous systems stated to serve safety and defense applications. | Reported |
| Uncrewed systems | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Maritime monitoring and autonomous systems stated to serve safety and defense applications. | Reported |
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Maritime monitoring and autonomous systems stated to serve safety and defense applications.—Reported
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Maritime monitoring and autonomous systems stated to serve safety and defense applications.—Reported
Maturity and TRL describe this organization's work; the field-wide maturity is on each technology's page.
People1
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Sam Mayall | Founder |
Sources7
Profile4
- 1Government recordNATO DIANA | Official Website
NATO DIANA · Sep 4, 2025 · Supports Organization
“Zelim”
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- 3CompanyHomepage - Zelim
Zelim · Supports Organization, Organization · name
“ZOE is an intelligent monitoring system ... Defence & Security ... Providing beyond-human maritime situational awareness”
- 4CompanyContact us - Zelim
Supports Organization · hq city
“Zelim Headquarters Argyle House 3 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh, UK”
Systems2
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Zelim · Supports System
“# Guardian Your browser does not support the video tag. ## Advanced rescue capability - ### Remove crew from harm Conduct rescue, patrol and standby operations without placing personnel into hazardous sea states or high-risk situations. - ### Rescue beyond-human limits Operate in conditions restricted to conventional fast rescue craft – without fatigue, seasickness or crew endurance constraints.”
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Zelim · Supports System
“ZOE is Zelim’s intelligent detection and monitoring system, engineered to safeguard people, vessels and critical maritime operations. Leveraging advanced computer vision, machine learning and real-world maritime expertise, ZOE delivers persistent, always-on awareness across complex marine environments, from passenger vessels to offshore assets and defence platforms.”
People1
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CodeBase · Supports Organization, Role
“Sam’s route into startup life began at sea. ... The company was incorporated in 2017”
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