THE NEXT EUROPEAN ENERGY FRONTIER: Emerging Tech and Resources Shaping the Transition – Keynotes and Panel Featuring Photoncycle
What will shape the next phase of Europe’s energy transition, and how can smart policy unlock Norway’s next generation of scale‑ups?
With affordability, resilience, and decarbonisation as pain points, we need bold technologies and enabling policies to shape our energy future.
Join us for a high‑energy after-work gathering where Norway’s tech community and policymakers come together to tackle one big question:
Scaling the NEXT Norwegian Energy Champions: Emerging Technologies & Policies that Accelerate High‑Potential Startups.
Expect sharp insights on the shifts in capital markets from leading VC firms in the Nordics, the policy levers that matter most, and what it will take for Norway to grow world‑class energy innovators.
Hosted by Photoncycle, NordicNinja VC, and Startuplab Ventures, this event brings together leading policymakers, investors, and founders to explore what’s next for Europe’s transition—and how Norway can lead it.
Program
4.00 pm Doors open & Mingle
4.30 pm Welcome words
4.35 pm Keynote: Insights into emerging tech in the European energy sector – trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the future. Market trends by NordicNinja VC
4.50 Keynote: From breakthrough innovation to scaling in the energy market, and what lies ahead – the journey by Photoncycle.
5.05 pm Panel Discussion: From breakthrough to system change. European perspectives on scaling venture capital–backed energy tech and the opportunities ahead for Norway, with panellists
Even A. Røed, Member of the Parliament
Tomosaku Sohara - Co-Founder & General Partner at NordicNinja VC
Inka Mero - Founder & Managing Partner at Voima Ventures
Bjørn Brandtzæg - Founder & CEO at Photoncycle
Moderated by Marie Mostad, CEO Startuplab
5.30 pm Mingling and Networking 🍕🍷
Join the event to be part of the conversation driving Norway’s energy transition over drinks and snacks, and connect with peers who are shaping the next frontier of energy technology.
Warmly welcome!
About Photoncycle
Photoncycle develops hydrogen energy storage systems that enable households and businesses to store summer solar power for winter use. The company's patented technology transforms surplus renewable energy into solid-state hydrogen stored underground, releasing it as clean heat and power when needed.
Founded in Norway and backed by experienced European investors, Photoncycle is building the distributed storage infrastructure for Europe's renewable energy future. photoncycle.com
About NordicNinja VC
NordicNinja VC, established in 2019, is the largest Japan-backed venture capital fund in Europe. Focused on deeptech, climatetech and digital society, the fund specializes in scaling startups from Northern Europe, providing investments at Seed to Series A/B stages. The current portfolio covers over 30 companies, including Bolt and Einride. The fund’s speciality is the combination of a Japanese-European team of experienced founders, engineers, and operators turned investors, and access to a global network of Japanese enterprises. nordicninja.com
About Startuplab & Startuplab Ventures
Located in Oslo Science Park, Startuplab is Norway’s largest tech incubator and early-stage investor. Since 2012, they have supported over 550 companies and invested in 210 companies through five funds. Startuplab hosts 100+ active startups, providing access to a network of 100+ experienced mentors and specialized programs in sectors like Energy and AI. startuplab.no
For further info, contact
Elina Koivisto, Photoncycle [email protected]
Claes Mikko Nilsen, NordicNinja VC, [email protected]
Jørgen Veiby, Startuplab Ventures, [email protected]