How can Trøndelag become the lighthouse of bioeconomy?

How can Trøndelag become the lighthouse of bioeconomy?

How can Trøndelag become the lighthouse of the bioeconomy?

Bioenergy and the bioeconomy are two sides of the same coin. This joint workshop brings these perspectives together and aims to explore how Trøndelag can develop a thriving and competitive bioeconomy. By gathering key regional stakeholders, the workshop seeks to identify opportunities, challenges, and enabling conditions for strengthening bio-based value creation in the region.

The workshop brings together representatives from industry, research, public authorities, and support organisations to discuss what is needed to scale bioenergy and bioeconomy solutions in Trøndelag. Through invited presentations, a panel discussion, and open dialogue, the workshop aims to strengthen collaboration across sectors and contribute to shared strategic direction.

The workshop is co-hosted by NTNU, SINTEF Energy Research, and RISE PFI, and provides a platform for strengthening collaboration with industry, small and medium-sized enterprises, and local and regional authorities. This dialogue is particularly relevant in the context of future external funding initiatives and regional development strategies.

Program

What Time Who
Welcome and introduction 09:00–09:20
  • Katrin Weber, Research Manager, SINTEF Energy Research
  • Mihaela Tănase, Senior Researcher, RISE PFI
  • Odd Arne Bratland, Senior Advisor, Trøndelag County Council
Session 1: Invited presentations from industry (bioenergy) 09:20–10:00
  • Audun Brenne, Vice President Market & Customer Relations, Lunera Energi
  • Terje Hyldmo, Director for Commercial and Business Development, ST1 Biokraft
  • Industry representative (tba)
Break 10:00–10:30 All participants
Session 2: Invited presentations from industry (bioeconomy) 10:30–11:15
  • Gisle Bakken, Head of Sustainable Innovation, Norsk Kylling
  • Brynjar Svarstad, Technical Sales Manager Ecosat, Ranheim Paper & Board AS
  • Maren Sæther, Business Development and Innovation Manager, Seaweed Solutions
Session 3: Short updates from public funding and support organisations 11:15–11:35
  • Per Arne Karlsen, Special Advisor, Research Council of Norway (NFR)
  • Trond Bratsberg, Senior Advisor Energy Supply, Enova SF
  • Janne Bøklepp, Senior Advisor, Innovation Norway
  • Karin Øyaas, Special Advisor, SIVA
Panel discussion 11:35–12:00
  • Representative, Trøndelag County Council (tba)
  • Audun Brenne, Lunera Energi
  • Gisle Bakken, Norsk Kylling
  • Karin Øyaas, SIVA
  • Sofie Ryan-Øye, Business Policy Advisor, Næringsforeningen i Trondheimsregionen

bioeconomy speakers


Raquel Jorge
NTNU Energy Transition
 

Corinna Schulze-Netzer
NTNU

David Emberson
NTNU

Maren Sæther
Seaweed Solutions

Mihaela Tanase
RISE PFI

Ellinor Heggset
RISE PFI

Trond Bratsberg
Enova

Sofie Ryan-Øye
Næringsforeningen i Trondheimsregionen

Kathrin Weber
SINTEF Energy
 
 
 

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Practical information:

Monday 16 March: 9:00 - 12:00

  • Moderated presentations and discussion

  • Location: Skala, Studentersamfundet

  • Language: Mainly Norwegian, with English contributions

  • Estimated seats: 20-50

  • Organisers:

    Raquel Jorge (NTNU Energy Transition), Corinna Schulze-Netzer (NTNU), David Emberson (NTNU), Kathrin Weber (SINTEF Energy) and Mihaela Tanase (RISE PFI), Ellinor Heggset (RISE PFI)