OCAN VALLEY - Where the Blue Industry Turns Green: Solve Locally, Scale Globally
The Øresund region is uniquely positioned with proximity to sea, urban centers, transportation hubs, and knowledge centers. Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP), located at the heart of this dynamic region, sees approximately 40,000 vessels passing annually through the sound, making it a critical logistical artery. The region is also a recognized leader in green technology and host the world's only maritime university.
In response to the growing demand for innovative, sustainable solutions and recognition that large-scale challenges require collaborative efforts, CMP initiated OCEAN VALLEY. This innovative cluster combines location, resources, and community within a sustainable ecosystem, addressing critical maritime, logistical, and related challenges.
Project details
Project description: OCEAN VALLEY transforms the Øresund region into a globally recognized hub for sustainable maritime innovation by fostering cross-sector collaboration. The initiative aims to accelerate the maritime industry's green transition through scalable local solutions, ultimately promoting sustainable growth, job creation, and positioning the Øresund region as an international leader in maritime sustainability
Period: May 2023 – October 2024
Project partners: CMP and EY
Financing: The Danish Maritime Fund
Results and outputs
Initiation of OCEAN VALLEY as a blue innovation hub
The concept behind OCEAN VALLEY tested and validated together with regional project partners
Governance structure established
Launch of two proof-of-concept projects demonstrating the region’s collaboration potential and readiness to open innovation.
