The Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) with its headquarters in Busan, South Korea, has driven development of the marine sciences and technology of Korea for almost 50 years since its establishment in 1973. Formerly known as the Korean Ocean Research and Development Institute (KORDI), it started functioning with the new name of Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology from July 1, 2012.

Shenzhen Smart Ocean Technology Co. Ltd. is a company headquartered in China. The firm provides IT infrastructure products and solutions.

Part of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Northwestern Polytechnical University Shenzhen Research Inst. is a company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. The firm conducts technological research and provides technology training for various enterprises.

Jiaxing Zhongke Acoustic Technology Co., Ltd., established on 2007-09-26, Business scope includes general items:navigation,surveying and mapping,Sales of Meteorological and Oceanographic Special Instruments;Marine environmental monitoring and detection equipment sales;Import and export;Special Equipment Repair;software development;Network technology service;Communication equipment sales;Calculator Equipment Sales;Acoustic submersible buoy,Hydroacoustic positioning equipment,Research and Development of Underwater Unmanned Submersible Vehicles,Production,Repair and technical service;Underwater Acoustic Technology and Equipment,Electroacoustic Technology and Equipment,Ultrasound Technology and Equipment,Multimedia Technology and Equipment,Communication Technology and Equipment,Technical services for computers and their peripherals,technical consulting,technology transfer(Except for projects subject to approval by law,Carry out business activities independently in accordance with the law with a business license).

Hangzhou Yunzhisheng Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., established on 2019-12-05, The business scope includes intelligent robots,Intelligent processing equipment,Technology development of computer software,technical consulting,Technology transfer;smart robot,General Equipment(Except special equipment)Production,Sales;computer system integration.(Items subject to approval by law,Business activities can only be carried out after approval by relevant departments)

CSSC System Engineering Research Institute is a Chinese company ultimately controlled by the Government of China that engages in engineering research.

Hangzhou Yazhi Information Technology Co., Ltd., established on 2016-10-17, Business scope includes technology development,Technical Services,technical consulting,Achievement transfer:information Technology,electronic product,Computer hardware and software,communication device,Photoelectric integrated equipment,e-commerce technology;wholesale,retail:Computer hardware and software,electronic product,Communication equipment and accessories(In addition to state exclusive control),Instrumentation,electronics,Electronic Component.