Torkell Gjerstad

Norce Innovation AS provides a platform for the commercialization of research results from the International Research Institute of Stavanger. It engages in identifying mature technologies ready for commercialization, convert spin-off mature technologies into separate companies, and close collaboration with local authorities and governmental bodies with the aim of constantly improving the sustainable growth of new businesses. The company was founded on April 2, 1990 and is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.

Roxar AS provides products as well as associated services for reservoir management and production optimization. It provides software solutions for reservoir interpretation, reservoir modeling, reservoir simulation, well & completion, production and process. The company also provides consultancy solutions, connectivity solutions, software training and reservoir training. Roxar was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.

Acona Holding AS provides consulting services to the oil industry. Its services include well management, environment, consultancy, and field development. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.

Technica Corp. provides information technology services. It offers global network operations, cyber defense and security, government application integration, systems engineering, training and support, and product implementation and support services. The company was founded by Miguel Collado and Bill Groah in 1991 and is headquartered in Dulles, VA.

Prekubator TTO AS manages process of forwarding potential ideas based on scientific examination and transforms the research outcomes into opportunities that match industry needs. The firm commercializes new innovations, discoveries resulting from scientific research, and research and development to another party for the benefit of the society. Its processes involves every stage of the innovation chain from the identification of innovative ideas until licensing or start-up venture, throughout securing intellectual property rights, innovation management, and business development. The company was founded on February 8, 2002 and is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.

Sekal AS offers software for managing the rig drilling process. The firm’s products include drillscene, drilltronic and drilling engineering services. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Sandnes, Norway.

Calysta, Inc. provides sustainable industrial products for food and energy security. The firm develops new Biological Gas-to-Liquids and Biological Gas-to-Chemicals technologies using methane, the primary component of natural gas. It’s technology allows conversion of a plentiful energy resource into high value chemicals and transportation fuels. The company was founded in 2012 by Joshua Silverman and Alan Shaw and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

DNV GL AS provides classification, technical assurance, and software services to the maritime, oil and gas, and energy industries. It invests in research and development to find solutions, together with the industry, that address strategic, operational, or regulatory challenges. The company was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Eco Inhibitors AS develops and manufactures chemical products. It offers biodegradable green KHIs, Powerful performance enhancing synergist for KHI polymers, green anti-agglomerants and amine oxide LDHIs. The company was founded by Malcolm A. Kelland in 2011 and is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.