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Zeabuz specializes in maritime autonomy, providing innovative software and solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and reduce the need for onboard crew. The company focuses on transforming waterborne mobility through its technology, which includes self-driving electric urban passenger ferries that operate like horizontal elevators across urban waterways. This approach promises low-cost, zero-emission transportation that is consistently available. Zeabuz's offerings extend to various segments, including workboats, car ferries, and short-sea shipping. Originating as a spin-off from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s research center for autonomous marine operations, the company combines advanced navigation assistance products and hardware for sensing with sophisticated software for situational awareness, motion planning, and navigation, ultimately aiming to revitalize urban waterways and improve the efficiency of maritime travel.

Hyrex is a Norwegian hydrogen technology company that specializes in developing hydrogen-powered boats for both leisure and utility purposes. Established as a joint venture between OBS Technology, ZES, and Zenzor, Hyrex aims to revolutionize the boating industry by offering electric drivetrains that are economically viable where conventional battery systems are impractical due to weight and size constraints. The company's innovative approach combines short-trip battery usage with a hydrogen fuel cell range extender, achieving a significant reduction in weight by 70% and costs by 80% compared to traditional battery-only systems. Hyrex's propulsion system allows for a quick refueling time of just a few minutes, enabling vessels to operate for up to 25 hours without the need for re-fueling. Additionally, the modular design of the Hyrex Boost system permits scalability in hydrogen tank and battery capacity to accommodate various boat sizes, promoting energy efficiency and delivering a pollution-free riding experience.

Fishency Innovation develops automated solutions for aquaculture through hardware and software that use artificial intelligence to count sea lice in salmon farms. The core system, SmartFunnel, consists of a funnel installed in the fish cage with cameras providing a complete 360-degree view of each fish, enabling machine learning to automatically detect, classify, and count sea lice. The solution supports automated, digital sea lice counting and data visualization, helping farmers monitor fish welfare and generate data for predictive analytics. Based in Stavanger, Norway, the company was founded to replace manual counting with continuous, high-quality imagery captured day and night, improving accuracy and workflow in aquaculture operations.

Founded in 2017, EcoG designs and develops Internet of Things (IoT) operating systems for electric vehicle chargers. Its platform offers charging control, backend connectivity, payment solutions, UI components, tools for development and simulation, and an open API architecture that enables app-based services. With offices in Germany, Norway, and the US, EcoG facilitates value-added services by connecting users, vehicles, and infrastructure with local businesses.