Ocean Autonomy Cluster is pleased to welcome Marinor NTNU as a new member of the cluster.

Marinor NTNU is a student organisation at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) that provides students with practical experience in autonomous maritime systems through engineering projects and interdisciplinary collaboration. By combining technical development with industry engagement, the organisation helps prepare students for careers in one of Norway's fastest-growing technology sectors.

Joining Ocean Autonomy Cluster is a natural step in strengthening those industry connections.

– We look forward to becoming part of a community where companies, researchers and innovators work together to advance maritime autonomy. The cluster gives us an opportunity to build stronger relationships with the industry while allowing our members to gain valuable insight and experience, says Kasper Tufte Langland, primary contact for Marinor NTNU.

The organisation sees the membership as a two-way partnership. While students gain access to an established innovation network, cluster members gain closer contact with emerging talent already working on autonomous maritime technologies.

– We hope to contribute with enthusiastic students, new perspectives and future employees who have developed practical skills through our activities. Creating stronger links between students and industry benefits everyone involved, says Langland.

Marinor NTNU's membership further strengthens Ocean Autonomy Cluster's ambition of connecting industry, research and education. By bringing student-driven innovation into the network, the cluster expands opportunities for collaboration while helping ensure a strong pipeline of expertise for the future of autonomous ocean technology.

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