Key industries

Aquacuture and seafood

With Bergen as the seafood capital of Norway, Vestland offers a robust aquacultural ecosystem with leading aquaculture companies, pioneering supply chain start-ups and and research leading research institutions and cluster organizations.

Offshore Energy

Renewable offshore energy is a core business in Vestland. The region has played a central role in developing the oil and gas sector and will continue to take center stage in developing the future energy sector.

Green maritime

Cutting costs and cutting emissions is a global maritime industry goal. Norway offers one of the world's most complete maritime value chains, currently pioneering sustainable ship design and equipment with digital transition on every level. The focus is on reducing emissions and costs through research and development in newbuilds, retrofits, and upgrades.

Data Centers

GreenByte is the Greater Bergen data center initiative. We have developed GreenByte Powered land, a business model customising data center sites for your needs, as a service. The solution is based on fully redundant green hydro power with 99.99% up-time and ultralow carbon footprint.

Fintech

Bergen is home to Norway’s thriving fintech sector and national fintech cluster. The city has historical roots within the financial industry stretching back hundreds of years.

Media and Technology

Bergen has become a hotspot for developing new, ground-breaking media technologies. With companies like Vizrt, StormGeo, Mjoll, Electric Friends, and Vimond in the lead, Media City Bergen is the place to be to take part in this evolution.

Healthtech

Vestland has built a community for firms within the healthtech and smartcare sectors, and are gaining increasing recognition through its potentially life-saving products and solutions.