ATTEND NORDIC ENERGY MATCHBOX

INSIGHT SESSIONS

February 12th 2026

Understanding the problem space before building solutions.

Nordic Energy Matchbox Insight Sessions is where Equinor and Aker BP present real industrial challenge areas they want solved. This is your opportunity to dive into context, ask questions directly to the people who own these problems — and identify where your technology could unlock new commercial value.

This day is about understanding — not pitching. Startups and scaleups do not share solutions here.

February 12th 2026, 09:00 - 14:00
Innovation Dock, Mörtel
Karen Grude Kohts plass 1, Sandnes

A day focused on understanding the challenge areas and the industrial context behind them.

Programme outline

  • Welcome and framing of the challenge portfolio

  • Operators share selected challenge areas and context

  • Q&A and discussions with industry experts

  • Breakout conversations to explore relevance and potential fit

Final agenda may be adjusted in collaboration with the operators.

What you get from joining

  • direct access to problem owners inside Equinor & Aker BP

  • clarity on what matters, what doesn’t, and why

  • deeper understanding of constraints, edge cases and operational reality

  • the ability to explore if this is a challenge your company should pursue

  • a better foundation for deciding whether to apply to Pitch Sessions

Who should attend

Startups, scaleups, researchers, students, PhDs and anyone working on technologies that could create value within future energy, industrial digitalisation, robotics, automation, materials, circularity or emissions reduction.

Collaboration

Operated by Innovation Dock, Validé and Energy Transition Norway, who together provide the structure, facilitation and strategic direction of the program. Developed in close collaboration with Equinor and Aker BP, contributing real industrial challenges and essential domain insights.