NEWS: Advice for Those Applying for EU Funding

EU advisory is one of the membership benefits of NCE Heidner Biocluster, and EU advisor Linn Dybdahl works to mobilize for collaboration and participation in EU projects within the cluster. 

NEWS: NCE Heidner Biocluster participated in the Food & Bio Global Summit 2023

NCE Heidner Biocluster actively participated as a partner when the Food & Bio Global Summit was held for the first time.The international summit brought together nearly 200 participants from 24 countries and aimed to address the challenges and solutions for sustainable ecosystems in the food and bioresource industry.

NEWS: The Cyber Security Program became a success

Over the past six months, the Norwegian food industry has taken a significant step forward in the battle to secure the sector against cyber threats. An innovative collaboration involving 28 stakeholders has been at the heart of this journey. 

NEWS: How to Ensure Necessary Competence

Last Tuesday, NCE Heidner Biocluster Cyber Security Program organized a webinar that delved into the critical topic of securing essential expertise in the increasingly intricate realm of cybersecurity. 

NEWS: The majority of the Norwegian Public Committee recommends a relaxation of GMO regulations for Precision Breeding

On June 6th 2023, a Norwegian public report on gene technology was published. The majority of the Committee (7 out of 11 members) propose a significant relaxation of GMO regulations.

Our members and partners

Members of the business cluster

We are Norway’s national business cluster for bioeconomy and sustainable food production. The Cluster consists of 50 members with a total of 15,000 employees and NOK 66 billion in turnover. 

Projects and EU advisory

The Cluster Administration has a good overview of the policy instrument both nationally and internationally, and acts as an intermediary between the members and the entire policy instrument. 

Competence development

Many of our members have a common need for skills renewal. You will therefore be offered various competence programmes developed in cooperation with the best in the area.

Theme groups

Theme groups have been established within sustainability, digitization, biotechnology, VR/AR and commercialisation. The theme groups are led by companies in the Cluster.   

Strategic focus areas

The Cluster’s main goal is achieved through value-added collaboration within four focus areas: 

NEWS: Consumer choice in a broader perspective

Importing foods is one of many ways resistant bacteria can spread. When we buy products from animals that have received a lot of antibiotics, we help maintain a type of food production that contributes to the development of antimicrobial resistance in the world,» says Peer Ola Hofmo, Chief Veterinarian at Norsvin.     

NEWS: What is the risk of getting resistant bacteria in food from abroad?

In many European countries, production animals receive large amounts of antibiotics. And antibiotics push out resistant bacteria. But what risk does this pose to you as a consumer?  

Klosser Innovasjon

As a member of the Cluster, you can access Klosser Innovasjon’s skilled incubator advisors.