The Blue Quantum Leap
The Norwegian ocean industries could play a central role in developing solutions to the climate and energy crisis, both nationally and internationally. The "Blue Quantum Leap" was launched in February.
It is the industry clusters Energy Transition Norway in Stavanger, GCE Blue Maritime in Ålesund, and GCE Ocean Technology in Bergen, that have developed the initiative, in collaboration with the consulting firm PwC.
The vision behind the "Blue Quantum Leap" is to develop a world-leading ocean-based value chain in Norway that will address some of our time's biggest challenges; reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, affordable and renewable energy, and increased exports from the mainland industry.
The development work is financed by the counties of Rogaland, Vestland, and Møre og Romsdal.
What and Why the Blue Quantum Leap
The initiative will initially focus on the future energy system at sea (offshore wind, CCUS, hydrogen) and green maritime solutions. Eventually, other parts of the ocean industries may also be included.
The "Blue Quantum Leap" initiative raises ambitions, accelerates the pace, and strengthens the implementation capacity and collaboration.
The "Blue Quantum Leap" is a national effort and is not meant to replace GCE Ocean Technology. Our cluster will still have many important tasks. However, through the "Blue Quantum Leap," companies in our region will also be able to participate in major national innovation projects, and growth and internationalization programs.
Both the business community, the authorities, academia, and labor market parties support the rationale behind the "Blue Quantum Leap. – It's a good starting point, says Hagesæther of GCE Ocean Technology.
Read more: https://www.gceocean.no/media/5278/blaatt-kvantespang-handout-080224.pdf
Watch the launch in Oslo 8. February: https://vimeo.com/912515498/d9116ee4f0
| Project Owners |
GCE Ocean Technology, Energy Transition Norway, GCE Blue Maritime (ÅKP). |
| Project partners |
Cluster partners and members, collaborators++ |
| Period | 2025 -2030+ |
| Funding | The development work is financed by the counties of Rogaland, Vestland, and Møre og Romsdal. Funding for the project is to be announced. |
| Result |
The vision behind the "Blue Quantum Leap" is to develop a world-leading ocean-based value chain in Norway that will address some of our time's biggest challenges; reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, affordable and renewable energy, and increased exports from the mainland industry. |
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