How can we accelerate the Norwegian space economy and value chain? Kjeller Innovasjon, KPB, and KUPA, in collaboration with Innovation Norway, are spearheading the establishment of the Norwegian Space Cluster. We are excited to bring together stakeholders from across the entire space value chain for an engaging discussion on how to successfully accelerate innovation and commercialization, ultimately scaling up the Norwegian space economy and value chain.
During this event, esteemed keynote speakers from the forefront of the space industry will deliver presentations that will inspire and enlighten. Drawing upon their extensive knowledge and experience, they will share insights on the latest trends, emerging technologies, and groundbreaking business opportunities. But this gathering isn't just about listening - it's about active participation. We will work together in groups, fostering collaboration and awareness of the current challenges we face. Together, we will identify cluster projects that have the potential to shape the future of the Norwegian space industry.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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Program
09:30-10:00 Registration and mingling
10:00 Welcome
Keynote presentations:
10:10 European Space Hub Toulouse, France: What opportunities for Norway Frédéric Honnorat, Consul, Royal Norwegian Consulate in Occitanie
10:25 Highlights of 2023 Space Economy Alexandre Najjar, Senior Consultant, Euroconsult
11:00 Revolutionizing Space: Small Satellites, NASA Ames, and the Power of Collaborative Partnerships Dr. S. Pete Worden, Chairman, Breakthrough Prize Foundation and Executive Director of the Breakthrough Initiatives
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11:30 Lunch and networking
12:30 Panel Discussion
Moderator: Anders Tørud, KPB
Sebastian Straube, Sunfish VC
Simon Flack, Innovation Norway
Ole Dokka, Executive Director & Founder, Spaceport Norway
Thomas Leira, CEO, Vake
13:00 Coffee Break
Coffee and mingling
13:20 Workshop and interactive program with participants (with breaks)
The workshop aims to gather insights from key stakeholders in the space value chain, including upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.
We invite you to engage in discussions and generate ideas on how we can collaborate effectively as a cluster, leveraging current market changes and strengthening connections within the Norwegian space value chain.
15:40 SꞮˈKJƱƏ.RƏ.TI - An Exclusive Glimpse into Spaceport Norway 2023 Ole Dokka, Executive Director & Founder, Spaceport Norway
15:45-16:00 Closing arguments
Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to connect with industry leaders, innovators, and game-changers within the Norwegian space community. Together, we can accelerate our journey towards a thriving and competitive space economy.
Kjeller Innovasjonis a strategic innovation partner. Kjeller Innovasjon offers business development services and programs for Deep Tech businesses with growth ambitions. From the Research Park at Kjeller, we contribute to the development of competitive business to solve global societal challenges. We proudly operate Arena H2Cluster – the Norwegian Hydrogen Cluster and the European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre Norway.
KPB is a leading company within analysis, innovation and business development. The company has 23 employees and is located in Bodø. We believe that knowledge about business and the society around us is the basis for new ideas and good decisions - and that cooperation is the glue that makes it sustainable. At KPB, we develop knowledge, potential and ideas through analyses, incubator and trainee programmes, advice and collaboration. We do this with and for established and new businesses, both in the private and public sector. Together we work to build and develop a sustainable regional and national business community with a global perspective.
KUPA is an industry-oriented innovation and consulting company. We have offices in Harstad, Narvik, Finnsnes and Tromsø, but work independently of location and have customers from all over the country. Our main goal is to create companies with strong growth potential, and are dedicated to building strong knowledge ecosystems. We have collaboration agreements with the leadning R&D players Akvaplan-niva and SINTEF Narvik which give us access to research-based knowledge which is an important catalyst in innovation and development work. KUPA contribute with expertise on the commercialization of business ideas and experience with clusters, and works with development and establishment of strong and competent clusters and networks and assists several clusters in defining goals and work plans, finding funding, project plans and applications, conducting meetings and taking care of the administrative work in the cluster.
Innovation Norway is Norway's and the county municipalities' instrument for value-creating business development throughout the country. Our goal is to increase the amount of entrepreneurs, fast-growing companies and innovative business environments in Norway. With customer-oriented units in all Norwegian counties and offices abroad in over 20 countries worldwide, our vision is to give local ideas global opportunities. Innovation Norway be known as the driving force for innovation in Norwegian business - with an emphasis on the following values; Connecting, Responsible and Innovative.
The event is supported by Nordland County Municipality, Troms and Finnmark County Municipality, Oslo Municipality and Innovation Norway.
