Norwegian Ocean Technology Center

Objective: To develop Ocean Space Laboratories for the future. When realized in 2028, the Norwegian Ocean Technology Centre will function as a national knowledge centre for ocean space technology. The centre will be localized in Trondheim, Ålesund, at Hitra and at Frøya, and will consist of wet and dry laboratories, full-scale testing facilities in the fjord, workshops, teaching facilities, offices and meeting facilities.

In the state budget of 2022, 230 Million NOK (20 Mill Euros) was allocated for the initial phase of the project, and the plan is to provide support for the development of centre with a total of more than 1100 mill. NOK/100 mill. Euros in the coming years towards its realization in 2028. NTNU will own the facilities, and SINTEF will be the main tenant.

Impact: The Norwegian Ocean Technology Centre will make Norway an international centre of gravity in ocean space technology, and is a response to growing internationalisation, advances in technology, the custodianship of the environment and the need for advanced technology in the future. The centre will contribute to the development and green transition of the ocean-based industries locally, nationally and globally.