Key Industries 

Seafood and Aquaculture 

Today, the region has a complete value chain within seafood production, and growth will occur in connection with technological development with advanced systems and solutions. Examples of focus areas are the electrification of fleets and boats, land-based and closed facilities at sea, processes, - and a higher recycling rate of residual materials and local further processing.

Energy Technology 

The entire world looks to Sunnhordland when it comes to the development, testing, and prototyping of the fuels and machinery of the future for decarbonizing the maritime industry. With systematic work from the entire ecosystem in the region, while also being supported by national strategies, - this particular position will lead to several new establishments.

Offshore Wind 

The industrialization of offshore wind and locations close to the upcoming developments offer great opportunities for innovation, restructuring, and attractiveness for new establishments.

The Bioeconomy 

The region has good access to residual materials and other inputs relevant for biogas and other bioeconomic ventures. In particular, there is a large supply of residual materials from the seafood industry. Industrial symbiosis is becoming the practical standard for the new industrial parks in the region, where you will find bioresources, waste heat, and other industrial waste streams.