Startups & SMEs: New Funding Coming Your Way!
If you’re a startup or small company working in offshore wind, here’s some good news: Norwegian Offshore Wind’s Accelerator has got a refill of funding and opportunities.
After kicking things off in 2023 as Norway’s first accelerator dedicated to offshore wind, it now opens new possibilities following international collaboration in two EU projects.
What is the NOW Accelerator?
- Launched: Summer 2023
- Purpose: Support startups and SMEs developing offshore wind solutions
- Backed by: Equinor, Ørsted, Fred. Olsen Seawind, Hafslund Eco, Deep Wind Offshore, EDF, Corio Generation, Å Energi, Seagust, Vattenfall — and more
- Focus: Industry-driven innovation, collaboration, and commercialization
- New in 2025: EU partnerships, open calls, and international acceleration programs
RENEW-Booster: Accelerating Europe’s Green Transition
Last week, Norwegian Offshore Wind joined forces with clusters from six European countries in Copenhagen to kick off RENEW-Booster, an EU-funded initiative aimed at scaling innovation in offshore wind, solar, and energy networks.
Being part of RENEW-Booster gives our members a unique opportunity to strengthen international collaboration and scale their innovations.
— Gyrid Espeland, Project Manager at Norwegian Offshore Wind.
In plain terms? It means more funding, more collaboration, and more visibility for small companies ready to make a big impact.
Stay tuned! Open calls and innovation challenges are coming soon.
OASIS: Offshore Accelerator for System Integration and Storage
Norwegian Offshore Wind is also a key partner in OASIS, led by Ålesund Kunnskapspark (ÅKP). This initiative focuses on energy capture, storage, system integration, and port infrastructure, and it’s built to help companies move fast.
What’s on offer:
- Market insights and industry needs
- Access to seven European markets
- Expert mentoring in commercialization and sustainable design
- Networking with investors and industry leaders
Pressure Cooker in Ålesund – January 2026
As part of OASIS, a hands-on Pressure Cooker workshop will be held in Ålesund this January. It’s designed to help innovators crack the codes that will push offshore wind forward.
If you’re working on energy storage, digitalization, energy management, or port infrastructure — this is your moment.
Application deadline: November 15
Info Session: November 7, 13:00–14:00
Want to learn more? Join our online info session to explore the second Innovation Call in the OASIS Accelerator. We’ll walk you through how it works, who can apply, and how it can help scale your solutions.
A Collaborative Future for Offshore Innovation
The Norwegian Offshore Wind Accelerator, together with its new EU partnerships, is building a more connected, competitive, and resilient innovation ecosystem.
If you’re a startup or SME with bold ideas, this is your time.
Let’s shape the future of offshore wind — together.
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