OpenBridge Joint Industry Project (JIP): Phase 2
In just one year, we have built a fantastic foundation for maritime safety and innovation by releasing the open-source OpenBridge Code library. Following the successful completion of our first phase, we are now inviting new partners to join the JIP to expand the scope and quality of this essential industry resource.
Key Personnel
Torstein Aarseth Bø
torstein@openbridgecomponents.no
Torstein Aarseth Bø will serve as the lead developer for the project. He is the primary developer behind the existing OpenBridge web components GitHub project. Torstein holds a PhD in Engineering Cybernetics from NTNU, Norway, and has worked at SINTEF from 2018 to 2024.
Kjetil Nordby
kjetil.norby@aho.no
Kjetil Nordby will oversee the connection to the OpenBridge research projects (OpenAR, OpenRemote, and OpenZero). He will also ensure effective knowledge transfer from the Ocean Industries Concept Lab and make resources available for quality assurance, verifying that all components strictly follow the guidelines. Additionally, Kjetil will establish a feedback loop to identify and address any weaknesses discovered during implementation. He is a professor of interaction design, the manager of the Ocean Industries Concept Lab, and the founder of OpenBridge.
Why Join the OpenBridge JIP?
By becoming a contributor, you aren’t just funding code, you are joining a movement to standardize and improve the maritime domain. To maintain this momentum, we are looking for partners to help us implement the remaining 6000+ variants in the design guideline, ensuring a sustainable, high-quality open-source infrastructure for the entire industry.
Member Benefits
As a JIP member, you receive a specialized benefit package for a 12-month cycle:
Early and Commercial Access
Gain the right to use all new releases of the software components directly under the Apache License 2.0 without a waiting period. (Non-members must wait an embargo period before utilizing new components commercially).Priority Support
Direct access to support from the lead development and design team.Component Prioritization
Your needs come first. We prioritize the development of components specifically requested by our contributors.Official Recognition
Gain the right to use the "OpenBridge Member" logo in your marketing and corporate communications.Safety & Innovation
Support user-centered design and standardized multi-vendor collaboration across the maritime industry.
Contributions
The level of cash contribution will depend on the number of participants. We believe that the contributions should be based on the value the project provides to the company. The project will deliver a code library and support for developers. Therefore, the contributions from each company should align with their needs for the library and support.
The cash contribution is divided into three categories:
Small (20,000 – 50,000 NOK / 1,760 – 4,400 EUR): For companies that primarily wish to support the project without expecting direct benefits. These might include companies where the library strengthens their ecosystem.
Medium (50,000 – 150,000 NOK / 4,400 – 13,200 EUR): For companies with a limited number of users for the upcoming library. This could include start-ups where OpenBridge forms part of their core value or medium-sized companies where OpenBridge is a minor part of their offerings.
Large (150,000 – 250,000 NOK / 13,200 – 22,000 EUR): For companies with multiple development teams that will actively use the upcoming library.
Participants may also contribute through in-kind work. It is required that the contributing developers have a basic understanding of web development. Additionally, the in-kind contribution must consist of at least four components to ensure that excessive time is not spent on training and administration.