Eigersund Municipality via Eigersund Næring og Havn (ENH) together with the University of Stavanger (UiS) is planning to develop a municipal data-centred business support model around sharing relevant data, for example on smart energy grids and logistical capacities, between public authorities and local businesses or industry.
There is a lot of public information that can benefit both the municipality and the local companies. These data should become available for the benefit of common sustainable development in the region through a common system or user interface.
What is the challenge?
The municipality possesses a substantial amount of data, but it has not yet been shared with private partners and companies.
Moreover, there is a wealth of public information that could be beneficial to both the municipality and local companies, but currently, it is not readily accessible.
For many companies and entrepreneurs seeking new locations, it is crucial to examine economic, demographic, and infrastructure data of potential sites before initiating new activities. Similarly, the municipality needs to assess the potential impact of new establishments on the local economy, environment, and community.
How does Data for All help?
Data for All partners working on the pilot project in Norway
The municipality of Eigersund and the University of Stavanger aim to develop a platform that offers the following benefits:
- The platform will provide access to public information from various sources, making it easily accessible and continuously updated.
- It will offer a mapping feature that allows users to view and combine strategical information conveniently.
- Users will have the opportunity to view and simulate the potential consequences of various decisions.
The envisioned platform will function as a digital twin. This means that it will provide an interactive experience, offering insights for data-informed decision-making processes.
Participating Partners
The University of Stavanger (UiS) educates students at Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels and conducts research on different aspects of digital transformation such as smart cities and regions.
As part of UiS, the Cluster on Industrial Asset Management (CIAM) has developed and shared knowledge about industrial asset management for 20 years. It acts as a collaboration network between member companies and the University of Stavanger.
In Data for All, UiS and CIAM – Cluster on Industrial Asset Management will take an active part in all work packages as local project manager. UIS/CIAM will collaborate with ENH towards the goal of a usable tool for the municipality and companies, and in the process disseminate the results. UIS/CIAM will collaborate with the tandem partners in Vejle, Denmark, and Brest, France.
Eigersund is a municipality in Rogaland County, Norway. It created an organisation, Eigersund Næring og Havn KF (ENH), whose mission is to ensure a competitive, sustainable and coordinated industrial development within its three main areas of responsibility – harbour, industry and tourism. As a port authority, ENH is responsible for the operation and development of Eigersund harbour – one of Norway's largest fishing harbours.
As a partner in the Data for All project, ENH will be working closely with the UiS/CIAM to develop a data-centred business support model that enables data sharing between public authorities and local businesses or industries. By utilizing available data sources, ENH will create an integrated platform that combines various data sources and presents results through visualisations such as interactive dashboards, maps, and charts. The platform will be a digital twin that enables stakeholders to filter and explore data according to their needs. ENH will also play a crucial role in identifying stakeholders' needs, providing feedback on system features, and facilitating user adoption and engagement.
