Squarehead Technology becomes member of Ocean Industry Forum Oslofjord
Oslo, Norway – May 2026 –Squarehead Technology has joined Ocean Industry Forum Oslofjord (OIFO), strengthening the company’s engagement with the Norwegian maritime and ocean industries.
OIFO is a regional innovation and networking forum for the ocean industries in the Oslofjord region and also serves as Maritimt Forum Oslofjorden, part of Norway’s nationwide maritime forum network. Through the Maritime Oslofjord alliance, OIFO collaborates closely with Oslo Rederiforening and Shipping & Offshore Network, connecting industry, technology environments and maritime stakeholders across the region.
By joining OIFO, Squarehead gains access to a broader arena for collaboration within maritime technology, autonomy, digitalization, safety and operational innovation.
“Norway’s maritime sector is entering a period where situational awareness and autonomy are becoming increasingly important. We see Ocean Industry Forum Oslofjord as a strong arena for collaboration and knowledge sharing across the maritime industries,” says Peter Brønlund, General Manager and Business Developer Director - Industry in Squarehead.
The Maritime Oslofjord alliance also provides a close connection to the wider maritime ecosystem around Oslo Rederiforening and Norges Rederiforbund, bringing together shipowners, technology companies, ports, research institutions and public stakeholders.
"It is a great pleasure to welcome Squarehead Technology AS to our network. Their capabilities and vision are a fruitful complement to our cluster, and I am confident that their participation will further enhance collaboration, innovation, and shared knowledge across the network”, says Henrik Sjöblom, Chairman of the Board of OIFO & VP of Business Concept at Kongsberg Maritime ASA. “From Kongsberg Maritime ASA point of view, we look forward to the synergies and value we can create together”, Sjöblom adds.
“The maritime industry is one of Norway’s most important arenas for technology development and industrial collaboration. It is therefore a great pleasure for us in Ocean Industry Forum Oslofjord (OIFO) to welcome Squarehead Technology AS as a new member”, says Tom O. Kleppestø, CEO of Maritimt Forum, Region Oslofjorden (OIFO). “Through the Maritime Oslofjord Alliance we also include Oslo Shipowners' Association and Shipping & Offshore Network, thus making Squarehead Technology AS part of a significant industrial network both within the Norwegian maritime industry and internationally”, Kleppestø adds.
Squarehead Technology develops advanced acoustic systems for situational awareness, asset management and protection of critical infrastructure. The company’s technology is used globally across defense, maritime security and critical infrastructure applications.
“We look forward to contributing with our expertise within acoustic situational awareness and collaborating with leading maritime and ocean industry players in the Oslofjord region,” says Brønlund.
About Ocean Industry Forum Oslofjord
Ocean Industry Forum Oslofjord (OIFO) is a regional forum for innovation, competence development and collaboration across the ocean industries in the Oslofjord region. The organization is part of the national Maritimt Forum network and a member of the Maritime Oslofjord alliance. Maritime Forum Oslofjord is the largest out of the eight regions.
