Njord Accelerator Program

Market Entry
& Pilot Support

Hands-on support to pilot, scale and integrate new
energy efficiency technologies in the market.

40%
FUEL SAVINGS AVAILABLE
+20
SERVICE PROVIDERS
+40
TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS
+50
TECHNOLOGIES IN PORTFOLIO

Scaling your technology
is the real challenge

For technology providers, the challenge isn’t proving the concept.
It’s turning that proof into real deployment.

- Limited access to the right vessels for meaningful trials
- Difficulty generating trusted, decision-grade data
- Long, complex sales cycles across multiple stakeholders
- A fragmented market with no clear entry point

SEE IF YOUR TECHNOLOGY IS A FIT

HOW IT WORKS

From early-stage innovation to fleet-scale adoption
Technology Validation
Independent validation of your technology performance
Virtual pilot using real
vessel data
A clear, data-backed
business case
Support to position for funding
and next-stage readiness
Commercial Scaling
Access to shipowners and real
pilot opportunities
Measured, real-world performance validation
Support securing funding for
pilot execution
Pilot Program, real vessel deployment & performance tracking
Real World Deployment
Direct access to shipowners
and fleet opportunities
Strategic go-to-market
acceleration
Support driving fleet-wide
adoption
Expansion into new markets
and segments
Pilot Program, scaling
deployments across fleets
FROM PILOT
TO DEPLOYMENT
The installation of eSAIL® on Maersk Trieste highlights the shift from pilot projects to scalable deployment of wind-assisted propulsion.

During the installation, we spoke with Gavin Allwright on what it takes to scale wind technologies in practice.
WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW

FOR INVESTORS

Identify which technologies will
scale, before the market does
As capital accelerates into maritime decarbonisation,
the real risk is not access, it’s backing solutions that won’t scale.
Billions are already being committed to the transition. Yet most investment decisions are still made with limited visibility on real-world performance. The gap is not capital, it’s clarity.

Njord Accelerator is designed to close that gap
by linking technology validation directly to deployment.
Access to a pipeline of vetted, deployment-ready technologies
Real-world performance insights, beyond lab or pilot assumptions
Early visibility on solutions with credible pathways to scale
ACCESS INVESTORS INSIGHTS
WHO IS IT FOR
Designed for suppliers across different maturity levels, from validated
technologies entering their first pilots to solutions ready for fleet-wide deployment.
Early-Stage
Innovators
You have a promising solution, but need to validate its performance, access real operational data, and build a credible business case.
We help you
De-risk your technology and prepare it for real-world application.
Pilot-Ready
Suppliers
Your technology is ready for
real-world testing, but you may lack
the network or structure to run
pilots effectively.
We help you
Access shipowners, design and execute pilots, and prove performance at sea.
Scaling Technology
Providers
You have a validated solution and early traction, and are looking to accelerate adoption, expand across fleets, or enter new markets.
We help you
Unlock growth through structured deployment and fleet-wide scaling.

FAQ

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What types of technologies are a good fit for Njord Accelerator?
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What types of technologies are a good fit for Njord Accelerator?

The Accelerator is intended for technologies with clear energy efficiency potential that are not yet ready to scale. This includes solutions that still require piloting, verification, or operational testing. Technologies that are already verified and commercially ready fall outside the scope of the programme.
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Who owns the pilot project - Njord or the supplier?
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Who owns the pilot project - Njord or the supplier?

The suppliers owns the technologies and the pilot scope. Njord facilitates and supports execution through referrals, verification, and vessel access.
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Is there a cost to utilize in Njord Accelerator?
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Yes. Njord charges a service fee for advisory, verification, or integration work. Fee structures vary depending on the support requested and are defined in each engagement.
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What happens if a technology is successfully integrated in a pilot?
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If a supplier’s solution is successfully integrated, the technology becomes part of Njord’s core portfolio, and can be part of the technology suggestions we offer our clients.
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Does Njord recommend suppliers to investors or owners?
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Does Njord recommend suppliers to investors or owners?

Yes. We refer technologies to our network when there is a strategic fit, with clear criteria around performance, scalability, and alignment with industry needs.
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