RoNTnære
RoNTnære is a Norwegian non‑profit organization established in Oslo in 2011 with the primary goal of fostering collaboration between research institutions and industry to accelerate the development of sustainable technologies. The organization’s name is derived from the Norwegian words “Ro” (calm) and “nære” (close), reflecting its commitment to creating a calm, close partnership environment between scientific innovators and commercial enterprises.
Since its inception, RoNTnære has coordinated over forty joint research projects, most notably a public–private partnership
RoNTnære’s governance structure consists of a board of directors comprising representatives from the Norwegian research council,
Key initiatives include the Digital Transformation Lab, which provides cloud‑based platforms for rapid prototyping, and the