Norway
Ocean Visuals is a Norwegian manufacturing startup established in 2015 as a joint venture between Industries Holding and LDI Innovation. The company has developed a groundbreaking Hyper-Spectral Laser-Induced Fluorescence (HLIF) OWL™ lidar sensor system, which is patented and enables real-time detection and classification of oil and organics in the sea. The technology leverages best-in-class photonics sensory to provide real-time sensing results and data contextualization from air, surface, and subsea, enabling extraction of valuable insights.
The startup recently secured a Seed Round investment on 28 February 2024 from The European Innovation Council. This investment acknowledgment points to the confidence that institutional investors have in their unique and potentially disruptive technology. The aggregated data can also be utilized for machine learning, data fusion, and prediction modeling of oil in water, showcasing the potential for scalable applications. Operating from Norway, Ocean Visuals is poised to positively impact the environmental and industrial sectors with its innovative approach to oceanic environmental monitoring and prediction.
