We are currently inviting ocean community people & organizations to join our growing family. Feel free to contact us if you’re curious about how we collaborate with different type of partners.
STARTUPS, SOCIAL/IMPACT ENTREPRENEURS & ALLIANCES
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AquaAI (US) |
Aquaai builds affordable specialized AI-powered fishlike robotic platforms or Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) to unobtrusively collect, track and deliver real-time visual and environmental data. |
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BRIM Explorer (NOR) |
Provide ocean excursions without noice or pollution onboard silent hybrid-electric ships. Their vision is to change the way we experience the ocean. Their Arctic explorer and whale watching ships feature BluEye drones. |
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Clean Sea Solutions (NOR) |
Clean Sea Solutions have developed systems to stop marine plastic waste before it ends up in the open seas. |
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FreiXchange (NOR) |
Carbon efficient chartering, providing charterers with CO2 emission estimates before fixing contracts, complete climate reports and internal emission dashboard. Creates a premium market for low-emission ships and shipping companies. |
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Click Research (FRA) |
Click´R works on sound and image captation and analysis bioinspired tools that allows cameramen, ingenues and scientists to explore new investigation fields. Their projects aims for ocean life preservation through VR experiences. Contributes to Darwin program with providing an open source science database and prototype innovative captation tools. |
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Seas of Norway (NOR) |
Explore and develop the huge potential of industrial algae cultivation in Norway, without disruption of the ocean eco system |
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Molnex Energy (NOR) |
Molnex Energy developing a solution for floating / offshore hydrogen production |
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Greenstat (NOR) |
Greenstat aims to develop green and profitable projects, in addition to carrying out investments contributing to a rapid transition to the zero-emission society. |
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GreenBoats (NOR) |
GreenBoats operate and develop floating saunas and electric boats in Oslo |
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Ocean Globe Race (NOR) |
Queen Anne & the Norwegian team participating in the 50th anniversary race to mark Whitbread Around the World 50th anniversary |
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Plastic Odyssey (FRA) |
First vessel powered by plastic waste, embarking on a global expedition to fight plastic pollution |
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Clean Marine (NOR) |
World-leading provider of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems for all types of ships in the maritime industry. |
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Kruser (NOR) |
Electric boat pool model, creating a carefree boating experience for people and the environment |
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Ocean Bottle (UK) |
Creating a market for recycled ocean plastic. Each Ocean Bottle funds the collection 11.4kg plastic, equivalent to 1000 plastic bottles and stops them from entering our oceans. |
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Evoy (NOR) |
Evoy moves electric propulsion into faster planing hull boats. The significantly lower maintenance and usage cost will give owners peace of mind to use their boats like they should – every day. Evoy will deliver the first systems to customers in Q2 2020 |
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Tschudi Bio Company (NOR) |
Utilizing forest excess bio mass as nutrition for fish farms. |
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The Sea Change (US) |
Production of clean fuel from a plasma unit, transforming plastic waste into clean hydrogen and glass usable for construction; free of any micro plastic. Units tested on land in the U.S., now aiming for creating units on board ships, to provide solutions for areas with lack of infrastructure. |
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Wecycle (NOR) |
University-based startup creating new production materials from plastic waste, with the use of machines developed by the company. |
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Coral Reef Mapping (HK) |
Reef mapping robot, currently establishing prototype testing, working towards partnership and utilization for Norwegian kelp forest. Aquaton/hackaton planned in Oslo September |
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Holocene (NOR) |
Developing floating waste-to-energy vessels for emerging markets to solve waste mgt. issues and to produce electricity and useful products. |
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Ruden Geo Solutions (NOR) |
Applying methods and technology from the oil industry to identify fresh water reservoars/aquifers on shore and under the seabed. |
RND, EDUCATION, GRASSROOT ORGANISATIONS & NGOs
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OsloMet |
Oslo´s leading public university, currently developing OsloMet Ocean Innovation Hub, strengthening research and collaboration with technology companies within the Oslo region |
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Passion for Ocean |
Annual ocean festival in Oslo, Trondheim and Bergen. |
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Ungt Entreprenørskap Oslo & Akershus |
The Oslo & Akershus branch of Junior Achievement Europe, for Young Entrepreneurs, developing entrepreneurial skills among youth undergoing high school, junior high and universities |
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ZERO – Zero Emission Resource Organisation |
Environmental organisation working across solutions for a zero emission society |
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Young Sustainable Impact |
Gathers young talents from all around the world to develop impact startups with the UN SDGs as framework. Will focus specifically on maritime/ocean challenges in 2020. |
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EntrepreneurShip One |
A zero-emission pay-it-forward platform for the Nordic startup community. Currently work with Deep Search, Re-generation of energy/sailing, and X/Ship – a floating community/platform of vessels and ships enabling collection and use of ocean data. |
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Klimafestivalen§112 |
The Climate Festival § 112 is broad climate celebration, that encourages and inspires people to support measures to ensure a sustainable future. We want to highlight the Norwegian population’s commitment to climate change mitigation, and to encourage collective action |
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CleanSounds |
The music artists own movement in the fight against marine pollution. Provide secret concerts for beach cleaners in collaboration with TOOL and environmental NGOs |
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Waterfest Oslo |
Ocean festival engaging the community in ocean and water sports activities, while engaging the audience in environmental ocean challenges |
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Marinreparatørene |
Environmental organisation, working with cleaning below water and on beaches, placement of artificial reefs and work with protection of critical areas. Piloting projects with partners. |
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Oslo Fjordhage |
Floating garden for school youths in Oslo, focused on growing above and below the water surface |
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FutureTalks |
Sustainability-focused organisation consisting of leaders and change makers from 40+ countries. |
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Clean Shores Global |
Global and local non-profit, working to clean sea shores, waterfronts and river banks |
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Blue Economy Future (ZA) |
Ocean community initiative for the South African community, connecting and empowering ocean impact actors |
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Kikora |
Organiser of annual Math Marathon, engaging 180.000 youth in developing interest for math, while also engaging in environmental physical activities |
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WISTA Norway |
Norwegian branch of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association, developing equality and female leadership in the maritime industry |
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Tøyen Unlimited |
Co-working hub and arena for youth of Tøyen/Gamle Oslo, engaging social entrepreneurship and inclusion of local youth |
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SOS UB |
Social entrepreneurs from Hersleb High School, focusing on engaging youth and decision makers on saving the oceans, while reducing foodwaste |
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International Ocean Station (HK/PH) |
Collaboration project for ocean restoration and floating test laboratory; collaboration of University of Hong Kong and Uni. Philippines. Crowdfunding December 2020. |
ACTIVITY, CULTURE, DIVERSITY & EXPERIENCE PARTNERS
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SHE Community / SHE Conference |
Europe’s biggest equality conference, and community for equality/diverse leadership in Norway |
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MAK |
NGO developing Norwegian businesses´ understanding of cultural diversity as driver for talents |
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Catalysts |
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Enkindle Global |
Israeli based organisation working to prevent burnout/stress among entrepreneurs and change makers |
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The Human Aspect |
The world’s first digital life experience library |
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Spearos |
Free divers´ club |
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KOK Oslo |
Floating saunas in Oslo |
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Green Boats |
Kayaking, Standup Paddle, electric leisure boats and floating saunas in Oslo |
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Sørenga Badstuflåter |
Floating saunas in Oslo |
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Very Agency |
Brand Agency run by culture & tech profiles |
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Kelvin Oslo |
Brand Agency run by Norwegian surfers |
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Det Gode Selskab |
DJ Collective |
DESIGN & CREATIVE SPACE PARTNERS
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Scandinavian Design Group |
Creator of TOOL´s promotional video |
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KOI Fargestudio |
Lead on color & design concept for TOOL |
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Makers´ Hub Oslo |
Inclusive redesign of innovation space / physical arena |
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ReLOVE |
Redesign with recycled textiles onboard |
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Circular Ways |
Upcycling and inclusion partner on redesign |
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Polykrom |
Street artist collective, creators of TOOL´s visual exterior of kelp forest |
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Pure & Original |
Provider of chemical & plastic free mineral paint for TOOL´s interior |
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Action for Ocean |
Specific campaigns mobilizing people to act for the ocean climate |
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OPE |
Provider of circular-model shelfs, created from recycled ocean plastics from Empower |
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Urban Banan |
Urban gardening onboard |
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Darewin Project |
WhaleGuru program, connecting neuro science & meditation with an AI / VR driven virtual ocean experience with whales & sharks |