Tech Tour Ocean 2025 Showcases the Future of Blue Economy Innovation
The Tech Tour Ocean 2025 Programme concluded with an event held on 22–23 May in Bodø, Norway. It began with an unforgettable boat trip safari to Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest tidal current. The event featured a keynote on scaling in the blue economy, a panel on customer-led growth, and over 100 curated One2One meetings.
With 30 selected startups, over 40 top investors, and four ocean-focused tech tracks, the event brought together key players advancing marine sustainability and innovation. The programme featured dedicated tracks in Clean Ocean, Ocean Energy, Harvesting, and Green Maritime. From a competitive pool of applicants, 30 companies were chosen to pitch, and seven were recognised as Top Presenting Companies.
Top Presenting Companies
AquaPredict provides AI-powered tools for predictive water management, helping aquaculture operators optimize feeding, reduce risk, and improve fish welfare. Based in Norway, the company combines data science and environmental monitoring to enable smarter, more sustainable fish farming.
Inyanga Marine Energy Group Limited specialises in innovative offshore renewable energy solutions, focusing on tidal energy generation. Their HydroWing platform is designed to provide cost-effective, scalable energy from tidal currents, while the company also offers engineering and consultancy services for offshore renewable projects.
Kāhu SiliconBio, a spinout from the University of Edinburgh, develops innovative biohybrid sensors for detecting trace chemicals in liquids. By interfacing microorganisms with silicon chips, they create ultra-sensitive, fast devices that generate an electrical signal proportional to chemical concentration. The technology has applications in aquaculture, environmental monitoring, diagnostics, and bioprocessing.
MiWire has developed the patented RouDem solution, providing faster and more stable internet access in areas with weak mobile signal. Using a SIM card and subscription, RouDem automatically connects to the mobile network via a directional antenna that adjusts for optimal signal strength. MiWire is also introducing a maritime version with gyro-stabilized antennas and global data plans, along with future mobile solutions for vehicles, protected by an additional patent.
Subdron specializes in autonomous underwater inspections using advanced navigation and imaging technology. Their proprietary Relative Object Navigation (RON) enables high-resolution, close-range scanning of underwater structures like ship hulls and port walls. By automating data collection and analysis, Subdron enhances efficiency and safety in maritime infrastructure maintenance.
Swedish Algae Factory cultivates diatoms and extracts their natural shells, branded as Algica®, which offer unmatched light-manipulating and filtering properties. Algica is used by ~50 paying customers in personal care, with 300+ others testing it. It has shown strong results in wound care, membranes, solar panels, and batteries. A large-scale factory is operational on Sweden’s west coast, and they are raising €6M to reach profitability.
TERGY SAGAVA is a Copenhagen-based startup focused on decarbonizing the maritime industry. They use a carbon-negative process to produce sustainable biofuels from biogenic waste, providing a solution to replace fossil fuels in both new and existing vessels. Their technology contributes to a cleaner, net-zero future for shipping.
The event was co-hosted by KPB, Innovation Norway, Energi i Nord, Løvold AS and supported by Egga Utvikling, Kunnskapsparken Helgeland AS, VIS, NCE Seafood Innovation, Kupa, Investinor AS, Kjeller Innovasjon, and ÅKP.
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