2026 Trade Mission
Norway
May 31 - June 5, 2026
Register Your Interest Below
TMA BlueTech’s June 2026 Norway Trade Mission is a focused market entry and capability building engagement delivered in direct collaboration with TMA’s cluster partner, the Ocean Autonomy Cluster in Trondheim.
This mission connects a select group of U.S. companies directly into Norway’s world leading ocean autonomy and advanced maritime technology ecosystem through trusted, on the ground partnership with the Ocean Autonomy Cluster.
Serving as both organizing host and gateway, the Ocean Autonomy Cluster provides direct access to a tightly integrated network of industry leaders, applied research institutions, test facilities, and public sector stakeholders. This collaboration unlocks access that would not otherwise be available, enabling direct entry into one of the world’s most advanced and coordinated ocean technology environments, where industry, research, and operators work in lockstep to accelerate deployment.
Participation is limited to just 10 companies to ensure high signal interactions, meaningful engagement with Norwegian counterparts, and real opportunities for follow on collaboration. Every interaction is intentional and outcome driven.
Anchored in Trondheim and the Trøndelag region, participants will operate within a highly integrated environment spanning autonomous systems, remote operations, ocean sensing, and intelligent maritime platforms. This includes engagement around the Trondheim Fjord, globally recognized as a real world operational testbed for emerging ocean technologies.
To maximize effectiveness, participants will leverage a pre qualified meeting system, including an online platform featuring Norwegian company profiles and an integrated scheduling tool. This enables advance partner identification, pre booked meetings, and full optimization of time on the ground.
The program balances structure with flexibility. Organized site visits and ecosystem briefings are paired with dedicated time for one to one meetings, allowing participants to move fluidly into targeted discussions while maintaining full access to the broader program. This creates both planned and spontaneous high impact connections.
The mission concludes with a facilitated strategic retreat at Stokkøya, designed to deepen dialogue and align long term collaboration pathways.
This mission is built for results, with a clear focus on generating pilot projects, demonstrations, and research collaborations in a real world operational environment.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE APRIL 15
Testimonials
“TMA and ITA exceeded my expectations. We had a packed schedule meeting with companies and organizations before, at and after the Ocean Business trade show. You would be hard pressed to find a way to open as many doors in such a short amount of time.”
- Mark Gundersen, President and CEO, Marine Advanced Robotics
“As a young, small business, the programs offered by the USMTEI, TMA and ITA provided us with an invaluable opportunity to reach new companies and customers. We highly recommend this program”
- Rusty Jehangir, Founder, Blue Robotics
“Participation in the Sea Japan Trade mission was an excellent opportunity for Synthetik to explore new opportunities in a market that we have had limited prior exposure to. In particular, the GKS meetings that were held both at the Sea Japan show and afterward were extremely valuable in identifying potential partners with needs that align with Synthetik's capabilities. We are extremely grateful to the TMA Bluetech and US Commercial Services teams that facilitated an exceptionally well organized and streamlined event, given the complex logistics of participating in an international trade show. We look forward to continuing to grow the relationships we made in Japan, and being a part of more events in the future.”
- Josh Hatfield, Chief Product Officer, Synthetik Applied Technologies
"This mission was worthwhile for our company largely because of the tailored experiences set up by TMA Blue Tech and their affiliates. They made the Sea Japan Conference, as well as the rest of the trip to Japan, a very straightforward process. We would not have been able to participate in such an opportunity without their assistance."
- Shea Olson, Business Strategy and Government Funds Manager, SafetySpect
“RCAM Technologies' participation in TMA BlueTech's Sea Japan 2024 trade mission was immensely beneficial for our company. It provided us with invaluable exposure to international markets and opened up numerous opportunities for networking and strategic partnerships. The organization of the event was impeccable, allowing us to effectively showcase our products and connect with key stakeholders in our industry. This experience has deepened our market understanding and positively influenced our strategic planning. We are grateful for the chance to be part of such a well-executed mission and are optimistic about the results it will yield for our future growth. We look forward to attending future trade missions to other countries with TMA BlueTech if the opportunity arises.”
- Mason Bell, Product Manager, RCAM Technologies
“The mission to Sea Japan has been a spectacular success for us. We were back in November and are planning to start more formal joint ventures there in February.”
- Robert Huber, Co-Founder and Tech Lead, Radmantis
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