What
2-day in-person program with pre-event preparation and matching
For whom
Startups & scaleups building technologies for autonomous vessels, remote operations, and maritime digitalization
When & where
May 6-7
Kristiansand, Norway
Deadline to apply: March 27
1.
Connections to potential customers
Meet maritime corporates and operators looking for new technologies and solutions. The program focuses on creating relevant introductions that can lead to pilots, partnerships or commercial discussions.
2.
1:1 meetings with corporates & investors
Selected startups receive curated meetings with companies and investors active in the maritime sector.
3.
2 days focused around the topic
Participate in a 2-day program in Kristiansand with networking, introductions and discussions with maritime industry stakeholders.
THE program
7
pilots initiated
5
PO's confirmed
2
investments secured
300+
scaleups and startups applies
12
selected to meet 6 corporates & 6 investors
The current Venture Program is focused around Autonomous and Remote Maritime Technology.
Apply to this cohort if the technology you're developing enables remote operations, decision-support systems, digital vessels, and automation that improves safety, efficiency, and scalability in real maritime environments.
Mar 27
Application deadline
March-April
Corporates and investors evaluate the applicants
April
Selected cohort of 12 companies is announced
April
Each innovation gets a tailored plan for introductions
May 6-7
2-days of networking and 1:1 meetings in person in Kristiansand
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Maritime Ventures | 2026