Energy Valley activities at ONS

24 – 27 Aug00:00 – 00:00
Stavanger

Showcase your expertise at ONS

Through short, focused presentations, we will showcase technologies, solutions, knowledge and new ideas at our ONS stand.

We welcome our cluster to suggest presentations to be held at our stand at ONS before 30 May. Each presentation can be 15 minutes.

This invitation is open to members and partners that want to:

  • showcase new technology, products or services
  • present project experience and lessons learned
  • highlight new initiatives, collaboration or investment opportunities

Would you like to create a session?

We will organise the suggested presentations in sessions based on your input and suggestions. Joint cluster projects and small and medium sized companies will be prioritised.

You are also welcome to suggest longer sessions within a selected topic of your choice, featuring several presentations, with a total length of 30-90 minutes.  

The presentations will take place at the joint stand 9050 between Energy Transition Norway, Energy Valley and GCE Ocean Technology, beside the Centre Court in Hall 9.

Fill inn this form to suggest your presentation or session by 30 May.  

For more information contact jon.hellevang@gceocean.no  

About ONS

ONS is one of the world’s largest and most influential energy exhibitions and conferences. ONS gathers around 70 000 global industry leaders, policymakers, technology providers and innovators to address key challenges and opportunities across the energy and ocean industries. This year topic is “Courage”, addressing geopolitics, energy security and climate issues.

Energy Valley på Kongsberg Agenda: Hydrogenets rolle i morgendagens energisystem

10 – 10 Jun00:00 – 01:00
Kafe Tråkka 1. etg, Kirkens Bymisjon, Kongsberg
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New Energy Women – hosted by Haavind

04 – 04 Jun15:00 – 20:00
Haakon VIIs gate 10, entry from Vikaterrassen Advokatfirmaet Haavind
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The event will bring together stakeholders from across the offshore wind ecosystem, with a strong focus on strengthening collaboration between developers, suppliers, and supporting organizations.

Drawing on insights from leading industry players, participants will gain a deeper understanding of market opportunities and the key drivers shaping current activity, grounded in real progress from ongoing projects. 
The event will also provide an overview of the regulatory framework influencing offshore wind development and operations, helping to align expectations and define next steps across the sector.

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Innovasjon og finansiering: muligheter og støtteordninger for prosjektutvikling

04 – 04 Jun09:00 – 11:30
Møterom Vestfjorden, O10, Akerkvartalet, Fornebuporten
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Innovasjon og Finansiering: muligheter og støtteordninger for prosjektutvikling

Energy Valley, i samarbeid med Bærum Næringsråd og Akershus fylkeskommune, ønsker deg velkommen til et spennende og verdiskapende arrangement.

Enten du representerer en etablert bedrift eller en startup, og ønsker innsikt i hvordan du kan sikre finansiering for å realisere din prosjektidé, vil dette arrangementet gi deg nyttig kunnskap og relevante kontakter.

Du får møte representanter fra både offentlige støtteordninger og private investormiljøer som kan bidra til å styrke ditt selskap.

Det blir også anledning til å booke 1:1-møter, hvor du kan diskutere ditt prosjekt direkte med relevante aktører og få bedre forståelse av hvilke muligheter som finnes.

Agenda

08:30–09:00: Registrering, kaffe og mingling.

09:00–09:05: Introduksjon Ved Gry Skådinn, Bærum Næringsråd

09:05–09:20: Innovasjon Norge: Lån og tilskudd. Ved Joachim Thorsen

09:20–09:30: EU-finansiering: Hvor kommer pengene til å gå de neste 5 årene? Ved Knut Linnerud, Energy Valley

09:30–09:40: Finansiering gjennom VC. Ved Hanna Selvaag Wangsmo, RUNWAY

09:40–09:50: Venture capital og investeringer i vekstselskaper. Ved Didrik Dewan, Sandwater

09:50–10:10: Pause

10:10–10:40: Har du en idé som kan gi nye inntekter? Ved Tone Blixøen og Anne Marit Rødland, Kompetansemeglerne

  • Slik får du hjelp av en kompetansemegler til å finne tilskudd og skrive en vinnende søknad
  • Tilskuddsordninger for næringslivet i Akershus – oversikt og muligheter
  • Forskningsrådets utlysninger for bedrifter 2026

10:40–10:50: Oppstart & Vekst: Innovasjon og finansiering ved Oppstartslos. Ved Lena Caroline Wannehaug, DNB

Hvordan DNB jobber med innovasjon, oppstart og vekst – økosystemet for gründere og vekstbedrifter samt finansiering av vekst.

10:50–11:00: ESA-midler. Ved Nils Haga

Hvordan ESA-midler kan åpne dører for internasjonale samarbeid og finansiering.

11:00–11:15: Tilskuddsordninger for næringslivet fra DOGA. Ved Marianne Lind, DOGA

11:15: 1:1-møter i lobbyen.

Offshore Wind Resource Group Meeting

19 – 19 Mar09:00 – 00:00
Snarøyveien 30

Participation: This is a closed meeting for members of the Offshore Wind Resource Group.

“Financing the Energy Transition” New Energy Women-seminar hosted by Eksfin

18 – 18 Mar15:00 – 18:00
Aker Brygge, Filipstad Brygge 1 – Bygg A (8.th floor) 0252 Oslo
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Financing the Energy Transition. Together with selected customers, Export Finance Norway (Eksfin) will explain how they operate in the financial markets and how they choose and participate in the development of new projects

Agenda and registration here


AI Energy Cluster – Main Session Strategy Process

11 – 11 Mar08:30 – 14:00
Advokatfirmaet Thommessen

Main Strategy Session – AI Energy Cluster

The session brings together key stakeholders from energy, industry and technology to define strategic priorities for operationalising and scaling AI in critical energy workflows — including organisational, data and security dimensions.

Purpose

  • Share practical experience with AI in the energy value chain
  • Identify key barriers to scaling in complex, security-critical environments
  • Define priority areas for joint industry action
  • Provide a basis for strategic decisions in the next phase of the cluster

The day will include short introductory perspectives from

  • Equinor
  • Aker BP
  • Statkraft
  • HPE
  • DNV

The programme also includes plenary discussions and interactive group work. Inputs from the day will form the foundation for a concrete strategy proposal to be presented at a follow-up meeting.

Further practical details will be shared ahead of the session for those that have signed up.

Registration is now closed.

Interest in participation or membership?
Energy Valley is now inviting relevant stakeholders to engage in dialogue regarding further participation and membership in the AI Energy Cluster.

Please feel free to get in touch for a non-binding conversation about how your organization can contribute to – and benefit from – an industry-driven initiative focused on the operational and scalable use of AI in the energy sector.

Contact details: Knut Linnerud knut.linnerud@energyvalley.com

OTC 2026 in Houston – what to expect and why join?

12 – 12 Feb08:30 – 10:00
Fornebu
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Breakfast Meeting: OTC 2026 and Developments in the U.S. Energy Market

Energy Valley is hosting a breakfast meeting on Thursday, February 12, focusing on OTC 2026 and recent developments in the U.S. energy market.

The meeting will feature Kathrine Langjord from Innovation Norway’s Houston office, who will provide an up-to-date overview of OTC 2026 and share insights into trends, opportunities, and developments in the U.S. energy sector.

The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston is one of the world’s most important meeting places for energy and technology, offering unique opportunities for market insight, networking, and international collaboration across the offshore energy value chain.

Key topics

The session will highlight:

  • What to expect from OTC 2026
  • Opportunities in the U.S. energy market
  • Innovation Norway’s perspectives and experiences from Houston

Time and location

Date: Thursday, February 12
Time: 08:30–10:00
Location: Fornebu

Program

  • 08:30–09:00 Coffee and light breakfast
  • 09:00–09:05 Welcome by Vibeke Østlyngen and Preben Strøm
  • 09:05–09:45 Presentation by Kathrine Langjord (including Q&A)
  • 09:45–10:00 Networking and wrap-up

The meeting is particularly relevant for companies considering participation at OTC, organizations already active in the U.S. market, and stakeholders seeking a deeper understanding of market developments and opportunities within offshore energy.

Risikobilde og sikkerhet i energisektoren. 

10 – 10 Feb08:30 – 13:00
DNV, Høvik
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Hvordan kan vi styrke robustheten i et helhetlig energisystem når trusselbildet blir stadig mer komplekst – på tvers av teknologi, aktører og risiko? 

08:30 | Registrering og kaffe 

Mingling og enkel servering. 

09:00 | Velkommen 

v/ DNV og Energy Valley 

09:10 | Samfunnsperspektiv og beredskap 

Trusler og sårbarheter – hva er utfordringen vår, og hvilke krav stilles? 

Tema: 

  • Hvilke sårbarheter er mest kritiske i et helhetlig energisystem? 
  • Hvordan håndteres hybride trusler (fysiske og digitale)? 
  • Hvordan kan myndigheter, selskaper og leverandører samordne seg bedre 

Innledere: 

  • Chris Harman – Director for chemical, poduct and electrical safety, The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection, DSB.
  • Kristian S. Teigen – Sjefingeniør Industriell IKT sikkerhet, Havtil.
  • Stine Aurora Mikkelsplass – Research scientist and engineer (siv.ing) | Risk & Security | Institute for Energy Technology, IFE.

09:50 | Perspektiver fra energibransjen 

Hvordan håndterer energiselskapene trusler og sårbarheter i praksis? 

Tema: 

  • Leveransesikkerhet og beredskap 
  • Risikostyring på tvers av verdikjeden 
  • Usikkerhetshåndtering – hvordan reagere i det ukjente? 

Innledere: 

  • Aina Nereng – Security Director, Aker ASA 
  • Christopher Wiig – Vise President, Energy Transition, ABB
  • Jan Aarvold – VP Safety & Security, Equinor.

10:30 | Pause 

10:45 | Robusthet og sikkerhet i fremtidens kraftnett, DNV  

  • Styrking av kraftnettets robusthet 
    Mohammad Shah – Head of Department PSP-TDT: Vurdering av robusthet for transmisjonslinjer og bruk av ERS som løsning for å øke motstandsdyktighet. 
  • Cybersikkerhet i kraftnettet 
    Alexander Fjeldly – Program Director Energy Systems: Sikring av cybersikkerheten til komponenter i strømnettet. 

11:15 | Paneldebatt med representanter fra myndigheter og industrien.

12:00 | Oppsummering og veien videre 

Hvordan kan samarbeid og koordinering styrkes i energisystemet? 
v/ Energy Valley og DNV 

12:00-13:00 | Lunsj og nettverking 

EU Innovation Fund – From project concept to application

22 – 22 Jan09:00 – 13:30
John Strandruds vei 14, 1366 Lysaker

Half-day Workshop | 22 January 2026

Organised by Energy Valley in collaboration with Innovayt

Target group:
Companies considering or preparing projects for the EU Innovation Fund within energy, hydrogen, industrial decarbonisation, CCS/CCU, clean tech and large-scale innovation projects.

Programme

09:00 – 09:15 | Arrival & Coffee

09:15 – 09:30 | Welcome & Objectives for the Day

Knut Linnerud, EU Advisor, Energy Valley

  • Key takeaways from the 10 December webinar
  • Objectives of the workshop:
    • Move from understanding to project positioning
    • Clarify evaluation logic and success factors
    • Test project maturity against Innovation Fund criteria
  • How the workshop is structured and how participants should engage

09:30 – 10:15 | Innovation Fund Deep Dive: How Projects Are Evaluated

Innovayt by Daniel Gomes

Focus: evaluator logic and decision-making

  • The Innovation Fund application process
  • Key criteria explained:
    • GHG emission avoidance
    • Degree of innovation
    • Project maturity
    • Cost efficiency and Repplicability
  • Typical reasons projects fail – beyond the obvious
  • How early design choices impact evaluation outcomes

Q&A

10:15 – 10:30 | Break

10:30 – 11:15 | Financial maturity & avoidance – What Evaluators Look For

Erlend P. Aamot, Managing Partner, REspire AS
 Daniel Gomes, Innovayt
 (Innovation Fund Financial Expert & Evaluator perspectives)

  • Financial robustness vs. Innovation Fund risk appetite
  • CAPEX, OPEX and revenue assumptions – common red flags
  • GHG methodology:
    • Early-phase challenges
    • Typical methodological pitfalls
    • How to document credibility without over-engineering
  • Practical advice for Norwegian applicants

Short discussion / Q&A

11:15 – 12:30 | Project Idea Clinic – Interactive Group Work

Facilitated by Innovayt & Energy Valley

Participants are divided into small groups (3–5 companies per group).

11:15 – 11:45 | Group discussions

  • Short, informal presentation of project ideas around the table
  • Each group selects one concrete project idea
  • Structured assessment along key Innovation Fund dimensions:
    • Project concept & degree of innovation
    • GHG avoidance potential
    • Project maturity: financial, operational and technical

11:45 – 11:55 | Coffee Break

11:55 – 12:30 | Plenary presentations & feedback

  • Each group presents its selected project idea
  • Feedback from Innovayt, REspire and the audience

Expected output per group:

  • Clear feedback on project positioning
  • Identified improvement areas
  • Indicative “readiness level” for Innovation Fund calls

12:30 – 12:45 | Next Steps & Support Options

Innovayt

  • Indicative timeline:
    • Relevant timings for upcoming calls (e.g. April 2026)
  • Models of assistance and support from Innovayt
  • Innovayt’s role as facilitator and connector
  • Next planned activities in the EU Innovation Fund track

12:45 – 13:00 | Plenary Wrap-up: Lessons & Patterns

Moderated by Knut Linnerud

  • Key observations across groups
  • Typical strengths and weaknesses in participant projects
  • What differentiates interesting vs. competitive Innovation Fund projects
  • Open Q&A

Optional

13:00 – 13:30 | Informal Networking & 1:1 Discussions