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Business in the Bergen Region

Business in the Bergen Region. A Dynamic Growth Region. The Bergen region has the strong knowledge clusters essential for creating a dynamic growth region. Priority sectors: ENERGY SECTOR : Oil, gas and renewable energy

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Business in the Bergen Region

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  1. Business in the Bergen Region

  2. A Dynamic Growth Region The Bergen region has the strong knowledge clusters essential for creating a dynamic growth region. Priority sectors: ENERGY SECTOR: Oil, gas and renewable energy MARITIME SECTOR: Ship owners, shipyards, service companies and suppliers MARINE SECTOR: Fisheries, aquaculture and other marine products ADVENTURE, CULTURE AND TRAVEL MEDIA AND CULTURE BASED BUSINESSES: Media, design, film and music The region also has significant ICT and financial sectors

  3. A Leading Knowledge Region The Bergen region shall further develop its role as the leading Norwegian knowledge region and be internationally acclaimed in the areas where the region has its strengths. Strategic business plan for the Bergen region 2010-2014 30 000 students 4 000 scientists University of Bergen Norwegian School of Economics Bergen University College Bergen National Academy of the Arts Norwegian School of Management, Stord/Haugesund University College Bergen School of Architecture Royal Norwegian Naval Academy

  4. The ’Knowledge City’ Bergen Norwegian School of Economics New R&D park at Marineholmen University of Bergen Institute of Marine Research New University College campus Statoil CMR Haukeland University Hospital

  5. Key Figures 20 BEUR turnover4,1 BEUR value creation 27 000 employees1 300 companies Value creation: Sum of operational result plus wages Energy A leading European region for research and development, sustainable development and value added processing of energy resources. Strategic business plan for the Bergen region 2010-2014

  6. The Energy Sector Norway’s leading region for operations, production and maintenance. 60 percent of Statoil’s operatorships on the Norwegian continental shelf are run from Bergen. Central region for technological research and development – strong R&D environments with several centres of expertise. • CIPR - Centre for Integrated Petroleum Research. The Norwegian Centre of Excellece in Petroleum Technology. Centre Mongstad is the world’s largest facility for testing and improving CO2 capture technologies, a vital part of the CCS value chain. World leading subsea knowledge – Norwegian Centre of Expertise Subsea. Significant engineering, construction and installation activities. Hordaland county is the largest hydro power producer Build-up phase: Offshore windmills, fixed and floating, through two cluster initiatives: Arena NOW and NORCOWE

  7. Key Figures 10 BEUR turnover2,3 BEUR value creation 18 000 employees1 300 companies Maritime Sector Shall have an international sustainable and knowledge leading maritime business cluster. Shall have a world leading position for maritime education, research and development in areas where the region has a special advantage. Strategic business plan for the Bergen region 2010-2014

  8. Leading Maritime Sector One of the most complete maritime business clusters in the country. The Bergen region accounts for 20 percent of the value creation in the maritime sector in Norway. Leading shipping companies, shipyards, service and equipment suppliers Operations and maintenance are key services. The headquarters of the Royal Norwegian Navy are located in the Bergen Region. The Naval Academy is located in Bergen.

  9. Key Figures 3 BEUR turnover0,5 BEUR value creation 3 200 employees860 companies Marine Sector A leading knowledge region and a global supplier of high quality seafood and other marine products related to health and welfare. Strategic business plan for the Bergen region 2010-2014 Foto: Helge André Njåstad

  10. National Marine Sector The Bergen region accounts for 25 percent of the value creation within the marine sector in Norway. The region has one of the world’s most modern fishing fleets. World leading salmon aquaculture companies are headquartered in the region. 40 per cent of the world’s salmon production is controled from the Bergen Region. Bergen: The main Norwegian centre for fisheries management. • The Directorate of Fisheries • The Institute of Marine Research

  11. Media, Design, Film and Music A leading Nordic region for media, film, music and design, renowned for its innovation and cooperation across the different disciplines. Strategic business plan for the Bergen region 2010-2014 Key Figures 1 BEUR turnover 0,3 BEUR value creation 5 200 employees 600 limited companies 5 900 other companies

  12. Broad and Creative Environment Many large media companies. Exciting companies in media technology and content production. MediArena: Cluster project for the media sector focusing oninnovation and new business models. Good research and development environments Film: The leading film production environment outside Oslo. Approx. 40 companies. BIFF – Bergen International Film Festival. Design: The second largest design environment in the country. A new architecture and design centre in the pipeline. RAFF – Bergen design week. Music: Bergen is renowned for several of the Bergen music initiatives. Many exciting music scenes and festivals.

  13. Adventure, Culture and Travel The most exciting place for culture- and nature-based adventures in the Nordic region. Strategic business plan for the Bergen region 2010-2014 Key Figures 1,6 BEUR turnover 0,6 BEUR value creation 13 000 employees 3 000 companies

  14. Many Exciting Possibilities in the Region Gateway to the Fjords Fjord, coast, mountains and city Aquarium, Funicular, Bryggen (World heritage list), The Fish Market, Fjell fort, Telavåg war monument, The Heathland centre at Lygra, Grieg’s home at Troldhaugen. Bergen Music Festival, Bergenfest; Theatre: Den Nationale Scene, Grieghallen, Ballet: Carte Blanche Ocean sports week. Stoltzekleiven uphill race. North Sea hiking trails. Mountain climbing. Kayaking. 1,3 million guest nights at the hotels in 2009

  15. Finance Bergen has the second largest financial sector in the country. Strategic business plan for the Bergen region 2010-2014 Key figures 86 BEUR assets 5 500 employees 113 companies

  16. Hordaland – Leading in Exports Hordaland’s share of total national export values 1999-2009

  17. Thank You for Your Attention!

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