The discussion brought together founders, investors, and policymakers to explore how Norway can better support the development and scaling of high-impact, capital-intensive technologies.

Strengthening conditions for deep tech

Across the ecosystem, there is broad recognition that deep tech will play a key role in shaping future industries. At the same time, companies in this space face structural challenges — particularly in early phases, where access to risk capital and long development timelines create barriers to commercialisation.

Key themes raised publicly following the session include:

• The need for stronger access to early-stage capital
• Better alignment of funding mechanisms with long development cycles
• More effective use of public procurement as a driver for innovation
• The importance of talent, scaling infrastructure, and international market access

From innovation to industry

For Ocean Visuals, these discussions reflect the realities of building advanced ocean technology.

Deep tech companies operate at the intersection of science, engineering, and industry, requiring long-term commitment, strong partnerships, and a supportive ecosystem to succeed.

Ensuring the right framework conditions is therefore essential not only for individual companies, but for enabling new industries and strengthening Norway’s global competitiveness.