GCE Ocean Technology

Great things have happened in garages. Back in 1975, Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft in a garage in Albuquerque. So perhaps it’s no coincidence that our group workspace here at MIT in Boston is also called the Garage! This is where we've brought eight ambitious Norwegian companies to work on their growth projects, surrounded by critical perspectives, diverse opinions, and top-tier advice from mentors, professors, and entrepreneurs in residence at MIT. It's Monday morning here in Boston, and we’re gearing up for a full week at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. Each day, these companies will gain insights and strategies that have the potential to propel their projects forward. A warm thank you to Agenda Vestlandet whose support makes this program possible—they’re here with us, to learn more about how this contributes to the energy transition and the creation of new sustainable jobs back home. This year’s cohort includes: Amundsen Kabel Aragon CCB - Coast Center Base Entail Flex2power Framo Glex AS Æge Energy Organised with ScalingLab

«Shoot for the moon, you just might get there.” – Buzz Aldrin, MIT alumnus and the second person on the moon. These people have spent this week defining their beachhead market, pinpointing their end customer, and sharpening their pitch. Today, they step into the spotlight to pitch to a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs who know firsthand what it takes to scale a company—right here at Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship in Boston🇺🇸 Best of luck to our companies! 🌕 This growth program for Norwegian companies, is powered by GCE Ocean Technology and ScalingLab with invaluable support from Agenda Vestlandet. #getshipdone #gceocean

Gone with the wind? Wrapping up this years Offshore Wind Conference - Science Meets Industry, where researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers discussed; is Norway still a frontrunner in offshore wind? And what is the value creation potential for offshore wind in Norway? Thank you to all speakers, panelists and participants! Did you miss it? Here are some highlights from today: 🔹 Realistic Growth: "I am a realistic optimist - we need to be optimistic when the market is looking down, and realistic when the market looks too good to be true", stated Jan Fredrik Stadaas. 🔹 Progress Requires Patience: Developing offshore wind projects takes 10-15 years, according to Knut Vassbotn from Deep Wind Offshore, so steady progress is crucial. 🔹 Learning from Others: A stable regulatory framework and political support are essential for Norway’s competitiveness, emphasized Charlotte Elmelid from Vårgrønn #SMIBergen2024 Universitetet i Bergen (UiB) NORCE Norwegian Research Centre Kai Stoltz Karianne Kojen Andersen Thea Båtevik Kristin Guldbrandsen Frøysa Gry E. Parker Stian Anfinsen Yngve Heggelund

Bli med på besøk for å lære mer om det prisbelønte ubemanna skipet Reach Remote ! ⌚ 5. desember kl.12-16 🚢 Reach Subsea, Møllervegen 6, Haugesund Begrenset antall plasser - Se program og meld deg på her: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dBQAXDmh Du får lære mer om pågående teknologiutvikling, prosjekterfaringer og tilgrensende prosjekt og aktiviteter innen autonomi og fjernstyrte operasjoner. GCE Ocean Technology planlegger å etablere en ressursgruppe innen fjernstyrte og autonome undervannsoperasjoner. 📧 Ta kontakt om du er interessert å delta! Bjørg Mathisen Døving, Jan Christian Torvestad, m.fl. #autonomy #remoteoperation

Catch up with news and events from GCE Ocean Technology #newsletter ✔ Havkraft appoints Ingvill J. Bækø as new CEO. She brings over 22 years of experience from both the oil and gas industry and renewable energy, where she has held leadership positions at the operator companies Equinor and Aker BP, as well as at the contractor company Moreld Apply. 📅 Upcoming Events You don't want to Miss ✔ 5 November - The Offshore Wind Conference Science Meets Industry - Can Norway still become a leading player in offshore wind, and what is the potential value creation of offshore wind development in Norway? ✔20 November - Join our CEO Forum in Bergen. Here, GCE Ocean Technology's partner and member companies, gather to discuss how closer collaboration between clusters can contribute to increased innovation and accelerate the energy transition. ✔ 5 December - Site Visit - Reach Subsea We invite you to a company visit and seminar, where you’ll learn more about how remote-controlled operations reduce emissions and add increased value for customers. Wishing YOU a great weekend!

Can Norway still become a leading player in offshore wind, and what is the potential value creation of offshore wind development in Norway? These are the questions driving this year's Science Meets Industry Offshore Wind Conference in Bergen 5 November. We're bringing together top industry players and scientists on stage and have dedicated ample time for breaks and conversations. Nearly 100 participants are already registered – spots are limited, so secure yours now! 🔗 Link to register in the commentary section. #offshorewind #sciencemeetsindustry #gceocean University of Bergen NORCE Norwegian Research Centre

Havkraft AS appoints new CEO from the oil and gas industry 🎉 Congratulations to our cluster member Havkraft AS on appointing Ingvill J. Bækø as their new CEO 👏 According to their press release; Ingvill brings over 22 years of experience from both the oil and gas industry and renewable energy, where she has held leadership positions at the operator companies Equinor and Aker BP, as well as at the contractor company Moreld Apply. She also has ten years of experience working on projects in offshore wind, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and hydrogen, providing her with deep knowledge of sustainable technologies and future solutions. With strong expertise in strategy development, innovation, technology, and concept development, Ingvill will play a key role in leading Havkraft’s continued growth. 🔗 You can read the full press release from Havkraft on our website. #havkraft #ccs #wavepower Geir Arne S.

Value for the Waffles! 🧇 We visited our long-time cluster member Aanderaa - a Xylem brand, on their open day in Bergen - to learn more about what they do, and we were not disappointed—neither by the waffles nor the tour. Huge thanks to Aanderaa for explaining their complex products and how they contribute to the ocean industries in such an accessible way! 🙏 Inger Margrethe Graves Mark Bokenfohr Stig Bjørgen Øen Thea Båtevik Julie Bernhardsen Kjersti Boge Christensen

🎉 Congratulations to Reach Subsea for securing up to EUR 14.3 million in funding from the EU Innovation Fund under the Net Zero Technologies initiative! This funding will accelerate the scale-up of the Reach Remote project, focused on developing advanced unmanned surface vessels for efficient and sustainable operations in ocean-based industries. SITE VISIT ALERT: GCE Ocean Technology invites you to a site visit at Reach Subsea’s facilities in Haugesund on 5 December. 📅 Link to register in commentary section🔗 #euinnovationfund #usv #autonomousoperations

Today started with a blast 💥🎉 when I attended the GCE Ocean Technology/CMS Kluge Contract School 🎓. Erlend Aarli and Samuel Skrunes (Attorney/Partner at CMS Kluge) gave a great lecture on contracts, interpretation, negotiation, arbitration etc. ⚖️ Very useful and just what I needed. Having said that, I thought LOL had a different meaning, but that’s my bad, I guess… 🤷♂️ Looking forward to Day 2 tomorrow. Thea Båtevik and Kai Stoltz from GCE Ocean, this was great.