What Powered by Telemark does

Powered by Telemark is a non-profit technology and industry cluster organization headquartered in Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway. It was formed in March 2022 through the merger of three prior Norwegian clusters — Green Industry Cluster, Industrial Green Tech and IKT Telemark — together with the regional visibility project of the same name, creating a single supercluster. The organization serves as a collaboration platform for 113+ industrial and technology member companies in the Grenland region (Porsgrunn, Skien and Bamble municipalities), with a stated vision of making Grenland the world's first climate-positive industrial region by 2040. Its strategic focus areas are hydrogen, CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage), circular economy and digitalization, and it coordinates multiple thematic networks (hydrogen, circular economy, digitalization) plus the GICCS climate-positive initiative.

Powered by Telemark operates a community-led go-to-market model organized around member services rather than a discrete product. Revenue is generated from recurring membership fees paid by industrial members and from public project funding and grants (including SIVA for the Katapult test node, Enova for hydrogen projects, and Innovasjon Norge for cluster development and EU advisory services). Member-facing channels include a content portal (poweredbytelemark.no plus the Klyngenytt newsletter), the annual Industriuka industrial week with 100+ exhibitors, a monthly Frokostforum breakfast forum, and joint lobbying on energy and industrial policy. Power Awards are issued annually to recognize member collaboration.

On the operational side, the core staff of approximately 12 people is supplemented by seconded project resources drawn from member organizations (e.g., ex-INEOS plant manager Magnar Bakke on GICCS, Norner's Morten Lundqvist on the Katapult node) and USN student resources. The organization holds research partnerships with SINTEF and the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) through the CC+ Center for Climate-Positive Technologies, operates a SIVA-designated Katapult regional test node in consortium with Herøya Industripark, Equinor and NOAH, and runs international collaborations under EU networks (Process+, ACT, DigiPro) and the cross-border Green Jutland Corridor (Interreg ÖKS). CEO Bård Stranheim leads a board chaired by Ole-Jacob Siljan of Yara.

Name

Powered by Telemark

Legal name

Powered by Telemark

Website

https://poweredbytelemark.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Powered by Telemark is a non-profit industry cluster representing 113+ industrial and technology companies in the Grenland region of Norway, working to make the region the world's first climate-positive industrial region by 2040.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Cluster / Industrial Collaboration Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Energy & Clean Tech Access (Off-grid, Energy Poverty Solutions) (BPAGALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microgrid Development, EPC & Integration (EUAMAJAB), DER & Microgrid Interconnection / Grid Edge Integration Services (EUAEANAF)

Keywords

• Industrial cluster services
• Climate-positive initiatives
• Green industry collaboration
• Hydrogen network facilitation
• Carbon capture programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Porsgrunn

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The cluster operates on membership fees from industrial companies in the Grenland region. Companies join to access networking opportunities, collaborative projects, and participation in the cluster's initiatives around climate-positive industrial development.
2. Project Funding and Grants: Powered by Telemark receives funding from government programs including SIVA for catapult node operations, Enova for hydrogen projects, and other public funding bodies to support cluster activities and pilot projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Powered by Telemark is a non-profit technology and industry cluster organization based in Grenland, Norway, that operates as a collaboration arena for industrial companies working on low-emission and resource-efficient solutions. It provides membership-based networking, thematic forums (hydrogen, CCUS, circular economy, digitalization), an annual industrial week (Industriuka), monthly breakfast forums, and operates a SIVA-funded Katapult test infrastructure node. The cluster's stated vision is to make the Grenland region the world's first climate-positive industrial region by 2040.

Product overview

Powered by Telemark is a technology and industry cluster organization headquartered in Grenland, Norway. It was formed through the merger of Green Industry Cluster, Industrial Green Tech, and IKT Telemark, and serves as a collaboration platform to create world-leading solutions in low emissions and resource efficiency. The organization does not operate a distinct software product; instead it provides a website, communication platform, and news portal to showcase member companies and drive the vision of becoming the world's first climate-positive industrial region by 2040. Key strategic focus areas include hydrogen, CCUS (carbon capture, utilization, and storage), circular economy, and digitalization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cluster Membership
• Industriuka (Annual Industrial Week)
• Frokostforum (Breakfast Forum)
• Katapult Test Infrastructure Node
• Hydrogen Network
• GICCS (Grenland Climate Change Solutions)

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000 tonnes CO2 reduced by industry in Grenland
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SIVA (Katapult-ordningen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022SIVA selected Powered by Telemark as one of eight regional catapult nodes, enabling access to internationally leading test infrastructure for companies. Consortium includes Herøya Industripark, USN, Equinor, NOAH, Sintef, VTFK.
• Green Industry ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer cluster that merged with Industrial Green Tech and IKT Telemark to form the current Powered by Telemark super-cluster
• Industrial Green TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer cluster that merged with Green Industry Cluster and IKT Telemark to form the current Powered by Telemark super-cluster
• IKT TelemarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer ICT cluster that merged with Green Industry Cluster and Industrial Green Tech to form the current Powered by Telemark super-cluster
• Industriuka AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual industrial week conference and exhibition organized in collaboration with the cluster. Features 100+ exhibitors, conference sessions, and networking events.
• Grenland NæringsforeningmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business association with 100 member companies. Collaborative partner on events, recruitment initiatives (Hjem til jul), and industry advocacy.
• SINTEFmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in CC+ (Center for Climate-Positive Technologies) initiative along with USN, Herøya Industripark and the cluster
• University of South-Eastern Norway (USN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner in CC+ initiative and Emax startup camp. Provides research collaboration and talent pipeline for member companies.
• Herøya IndustriparkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor industrial park partner hosting numerous cluster members. Key location for hydrogen, CCUS, and circular economy projects.
• YaracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor fertilizer/ammonia company and key cluster member. Leading green ammonia projects and sponsor of Emax startup camp.
• ProventiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology incubator and startup ecosystem partner. Co-organizer of Emax and other innovation events.
• Innovasjon NorgemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment innovation agency providing EU advisory services, internationalization support, and funding for cluster activities.
• NHO (Norsk Arbeidsgiverforening)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian Employers' Association providing industry advocacy and collaboration on events like Industriuka.
• NornerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and development company focused on polymer technology, part of SCG group.
• SCG (Siam Cement Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarge Thai industrial conglomerate with operations in cement, paper and plastics. Owns Norner research center.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GCE Node: Norwegian Global Centre of Expertise cluster focused on ocean-based industries and decarbonization. Directly comparable as a Norwegian cluster with thematic networks, member engagement, project facilitation, and SIVA/NCE program alignment.
• Energy Valley: Norwegian industry cluster headquartered in Stavanger, focused on energy systems, hydrogen, CCUS and offshore decarbonization. Directly comparable as a Norwegian non-profit cluster organization with overlapping thematic programs, member-driven project facilitation, and public funding dependence.
• NCE Process Industry: Norwegian Centre of Expertise for the process industries, focused on sustainable process manufacturing. Comparable as a Norwegian cluster with overlapping member base in chemicals, fertilizer and process technology, and a similar thematic focus on low-emission industrial operations.
• NCE Maritime CleanTech: Norwegian Centre of Expertise cluster based on the West Coast, focused on clean technology for maritime and offshore industries. Comparable in structure (Norwegian cluster organization, SIVA-affiliated), with overlapping hydrogen and decarbonization focus areas and a similar member-coordination business model.
• ONS Foundation: Stavanger-based foundation operating the ONS energy conference and exhibition. Comparable as a Norwegian energy cluster anchor that runs a flagship industry event (like Industriuka), convenes global energy stakeholders, and is funded through a mix of public grants, sponsorships and ticketing.

Broad incumbents

• European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP): EU-wide platform supporting industrial cluster development across Europe. Comparable as the meta-level convening body for clusters like Powered by Telemark; a participant in Powered by Telemark's EU program efforts and a broader incumbent in cluster policy and funding access.

Regional players

• Invest in Norway: Norwegian government's investment promotion agency. Comparable in the sense of attracting green industrial investment and talent to Norway, but operates as a public agency rather than a member-driven cluster and covers the full country rather than a specific region.
• Greater Stavanger: Economic development and cluster organization for the Stavanger region in Norway. Comparable as a regional industry promotion and cluster-coordination body, but focused on the Stavanger/Rogaland area rather than Grenland, and with a heavier energy (oil & gas) heritage.

Emerging players

• UK Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC): UK research and innovation centre coordinating industrial decarbonization across UK industrial clusters. Comparable in mission (cluster-based industrial decarbonization with hydrogen, CCUS and electrification programs) but operates as a publicly funded research hub rather than a membership organization.
• Nordic Hydrogen: Hydrogen industry initiative spanning Nordic countries, focused on building hydrogen value chains. Comparable in thematic overlap (hydrogen ecosystems, CCUS, industrial decarbonization) but operates at a multi-country scale rather than a single industrial region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/poweredbytelemark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/powered-by-telemark

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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