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Membership

As a member of GCE Ocean Technology, you will join a vast network of companies and organizations operating within the ocean industries. Our goal is to foster interaction and innovation among our partners and members.

A membership with our cluster provides a variety of benefits to help your business or organization thrive and stay at the forefront of market development. We connect you with relevant partnerships, promote your business, and keep you informed of the latest technology and expertise through events, matchmaking, projects, funding, and business development programs.


BECOME A MEMBER

Who Can Become a Partner or Member?

All organisations that deliver products or services in or to the ocean industries, or intend to do so, can become members of GCE Ocean Technology.

Companies that are seen as particularly important to the development of the cluster and educational and government institutions can be accepted as partners.

We do not offer personal or individual membership.

How to Join

Fill in the registration form. We will complete the registration of your membership as promptly as we can.

What Does It Cost?

The current fees are as follows:

  • Organisations with less than ten employees – NOK 15,000 per year
  • Organisations with ten to 250 employees – NOK 30,000 per year
  • Organisations with 250 or more employees – NOK 60.000 per year
  • Start-up businesses up to five years old (year of establishment is considered year one) with fewer than 30 employees - NOK 4,000 per year.

All prices exclude VAT.

When Will My Invoice Arrive?

Membership fees are billed at the start of the year and continuously upon registering new members.

Membership Agreement

Membership is based on accepting the terms in GCE Ocean Technology's Membership Agreement.

Statutes

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Why Cluster

International research shows that business clusters lead to higher employment, greater economic growth and improved productivity.

Innovation in terms of new technology, new products and services more often takes place inside an industry cluster than outside.