Where the Blue Industry Turns Green
Solve Locally, Scale Globally
We have a dream. A dream about how the world would look like, with net-zero emissions, livable cities and clean oceans that foster life and biodiversity. We believe the dream can become reality – but a dream without a plan is nothing but a fantasy.
We have set out to create an innovation cluster, physical and abstract, where partners together work to develop smart and sustainable solutions to solve the challenges we face within trade and logistics - on emissions, waste, biodiversity, resources, and more.
Our aspiration is to be a lighthouse of sustainable progress, demonstrating that local solutions can create a ripple effect, leading to global change.
90%
of global trade travels by sea
Vision
In 5 years, Ocean Valley is a globally leading sustainability cluster and innovation model driving solutions and regional growth at the intersection of energy, logistics, maritime, ocean and citizens.
In 10 years, Ocean Valley is the world leading model to drive regional growth and global change.
Our History
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2025: Transforming a spin-off initiative into a 3-year CCUS project
CMP, E.ON, and OCEAN VALLEY are building on the success of the spin-off initiative by developing a project proposal to establish a CCUS Center of Excellence in the region over the next three years. The proposal is currently under assessment by the EU-program Interreg ØKS.
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2024: A CCUS spin-off initiative begins
CMP, E.ON and OCEAN VALLEY leads the spin-off initiative ”Oresund region as a world-leading CCUS Center of Excellence”. The project is co-financed by the EU-program Interreg Øresund-Kattegat-Skagerrak (ØKS) and 58 CCUS-stakeholders participated in the project.
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2024: Finalizing POC projects
OCEAN VALLEY has showcased the Øresund region’s strong collaboration potential and commitment to open innovation. The POC projects successfully completed 11 work packages, engaged 8 project partners, and led to the identification of one spin-off initiative.
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2023: Pioneering Projects Initiated
Stakeholders from both Sweden and Denmark define and kick-off two Proof-of-Concept projects within carbon storage and electrical operations on ports.
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2023: Grant Fuels Ocean Valley's Launch
The Danish Maritime Foundation awards a grant to CMP and EY to support the initiation of Ocean Valley.
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2022: Collaborative Vision-Shaping Workshop
Significant stakeholders from both sides of Oresund participated in workshops conducted by CMP and EY to align scope and purpose. Three core themes and two guiding principles are identified.
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2019: Strategic Birth of Ocean Valley
Ocean Valley was born as part of Copenhagen-Malmö Port's strategy process in which CMP aims to become one of the most sustainable ports in the world.
Core themes
At the inception of Ocean Valley, a collaborative effort brought together diverse stakeholders from both Sweden and Denmark. Together, they deliberated on key themes essential to Ocean Valley's mission of fostering a sustainable change within the maritime industry. The following three core themes were identified to propel the green transition of the blue industry forward.
Resource-efficient Power and CCUS*
Embrace a cleaner world with Ocean Valley. We're on a mission to trim emissions and boost power efficiency in the maritime industry. Let's spark projects and activities that make waves for a greener tomorrow.
*Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
Ocean Resources
As a highway on water, the ocean bears the weight of heavy traffic, though less visibly than its terrestrial counterpart. Ocean Valley endeavors to cultivate awareness and initiatives that conserve the ocean's resources, treading lightly for a more sustainable journey.
Smart Logistics
Ocean Valley sets sail for sustainable logistics. Beyond the waves, our impactful collaborative projects and partnerships accelerate innovative smart logistics solutions, redefining even the last mile for a greener planet.
Guiding Principles
Complementing the three core themes, Ocean Valley has established two guiding principles that will permeate every facet of our activities, projects, and initiatives. These principles are designed to enhance scalability and maximize our utilization of port access within Ocean Valley, serving as guiding beacons for our collective efforts.
Sustainable People Experience
Ocean Valley transforms sustainability into a shared journey. From gathering insights and seeking acceptance to ensuring financial sustainability, our projects prioritize people. Join us in shaping a future where every individual contributes to lasting environmental solutions.
Eco-system Experimentation
Ocean Valley's close partnership with Copenhagen-Malmö Port provides an ideal canvas to trial pioneering solutions in authentic settings. Our close ties unlock opportunities to engage with key stakeholders within the ecosystem, ensuring real-world impact and meaningful innovation.
Current Projects
Dive into the work that drives Ocean Valley forward. From carbon capture to port electrification, our projects turn ideas into action and push the maritime industry toward a greener future.
By creating an ecosystem with large corporations, organizations, academia, investors, mentors, tech startups, infrastructure operators, as well as Malmö Stad and Copenhagen Municipality, we will unlock synergies and knowledge across the region in the best way possible.
Combining physical space, the community, the port, and funds, the ecosystem of Ocean Valley will attract leading talent, investors, and policymakers across the globe -enabling "needle-moving" innovation and real change.
A Unique Ecosystem
The advantages of partnering with OCEAN VALLEY
OCEAN VALLEY is your organization’s partner for sustainable maritime innovation
OCEAN VALLEY is a blue innovation hub located in the Øresund region. We offer our partners dozens of advantages including:
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OCEAN VALLEY serves as the bridge between Danish and Swedish stakeholders creating a unified platform for sustainable maritime innovation. We connect businesses, researchers, startups, investors and policymakers to accelerate sustainable solutions in the Øresund region. With a network of more than 100 organizations, OCEAN VALLEY can connect you to peer organizations, vet potential public or private partners, find opportunities for cross-border collaboration.
Want to be part of OCEAN VALLEY’s network? Reach out today
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Ocean Valley provides exclusive access to port areas for testing, demonstrating, and launching pilot projects that accelerate the green transition. By using real-world maritime environments, we help innovators validate new technologies and scale successful solutions globally.
We bridge the gap between industry, researchers, and entrepreneurs, ensuring direct access to living testbeds for CO₂ reduction, electrification, and digitalization in port operations.
Want to test your solution in a real-world setting? Sign up today!
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Ocean Valley drives open innovation projects that bring together key players from the maritime and the green energy sectors. By combining expertise from industry, startups, academia, and policymakers, we develop and scale sustainable solutions that address real-world challenges.
Our cross-border initiatives focus on resource-efficient power, smart logistics, and ocean resources ensuring that innovative ideas are tested, validated, and implemented effectively.
Want to co-create the next big maritime innovation? Contact us today!
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At Ocean Valley, we don’t just develop solutions—we generate new knowledge through collaboration in projects. Our projects, such as the CARBON HUB and E-PORT, bring together industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to exchange insights and drive innovation.
The results of our projects are open and accessible to all, ensuring that key learnings, reports, and findings can inspire and guide the entire maritime industry. By sharing knowledge, we empower stakeholders to take action and accelerate the green transition.
Want access to the latest insights? Check out all our project products today!
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