Ståle Myhre

ChapDrive is a venture company located in Trondheim, Norway. They are developing a patented hydraulic drive train solution for wind turbines that will reduce top weight, eliminate the mechanical gearbox and reduce cost of energy. With promising test results, a strong management team and a staff of 20 competent and dedicated employees. ChapDrive is now entering the commercialization phase.

Verdande Technology AS develops products and services for the re-use of knowledge. Its core technology is based on the principle of case based reasoning; a process of solving new problems, based on the solutions of similar past problems, and has applications across industries. Its application, DrillEdge* is developed for oil and gas real-time drilling operations. It is designed to reduce risk, increase rate of penetration and reduce non-productive time while drilling. They help operators to re-use knowledge in order to diagnose and avoid costly drilling problems before they escalate.

Norbit Aptomar AS provides marine surveillance and oil spill detection software solutions. It focuses on protecting the safety and integrity of people, the environment and assets by managing, 24/7 oil spill detection and combating, surveillance and security as well as search and rescue in close cooperation with Industry. The firm offers marine operations, installation and production units and onshore operations. The company was founded by Jonas Aamodt Moræus, Håkon Skjelten and Lars André Solberg in 2005 and is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.

Marine Cybernetics AS provides ships and offshore installations through testing of computer control systems. It offers DP HIL testing; PMS HIL testing; HIL testing of other systems; DP thrust capacity analysis for various weather conditions, thrust failures, thrust locations, and thrust vendors; DP capability analysis; simulation of marine operations, vessels, and environmental loads; and concept and design review of control systems, including dynamic positioning systems, vessel automatic systems, thruster and propulsion systems, crane systems, and drilling systems, as well as navigation, sensor, and nautical systems. The company was founded by Olav Egeland, Tor Arne Johansen, Arild Ove Paulsen and Jan Andreas Biti in 2002 and is headquartered in Tiler, Norway.

Pro Analysis AS provides technology and services for Oil in Water monitoring. Its services include benefit analysis, installation and commissioning, service, support and training courses. The company was founded by Jarle Skeidsvoll and Bjorn Atle Overland in 1996 and is headquartered in Bergen, Norway.

Energy Capital Management AS is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2000. Energy Capital Management AS is headquartered in Oslo.