Startups
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© Amelia KarlsenAdvisory and networking services for startups
Startup advisory
You can discuss your business idea with our advisors, and get tips and advice on the process further.
Intellectual property rights
How can you protect your intangible assets? Do you need help to see how your companies intangible assets can increase revenue? We can engage in strategic discussions and give you objective advice.
Mentoring service
Do you want a personal follow-up of your company over time? The mentoring service is an offer for startup managers. We connect you with experienced business people and find a mentor that suits your business.
Startup Networks and Ecosystems
See our list of startup networks and ecosystems across Norway (in Norwegian only)
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Grants for market clarification
Do you have a business idea that represents something new in the market? We can provide you with grants to test if there is a market for your solution.
Grants for commercialization
After testing and confirming that there is a market for your solution, you can apply for financing to establish an economically sustainable business model and launch your solution in the market.
Innovation loans
Innovation loans can be used for commercialisation new solutions, strengthening working capital, growth and internationalisation.
Startup loans
Startup loans can be used for development and preparations for growth in the company. Together with investor capital, the loan could provide more capital to the company than a grant.
Startup companies can now receive both Grants for Market Clarification, Grants for Commercialization - phase 1, Grants for Commercialization - phase 2, and Startup Loans.
Grants for innovation contracts
Do you work with a customer on an innovative project that has international potential? Innovation contracts provide financial risk relief.
Growth Guarantee
The Growth Guarantee aims to strengthen access to bank financing for innovative or fast-growing small and medium-sized businesses.
© Innovasjon NorgeCourses and competence
From Idea to Market
Are you an entrepreneur and wondering how to develop a profitable business? Do you have ambitions for growth?
Our free online course, From Idea to Market, gives an introduction to customer-driven development and the lean startup method, helping you to refine and validate your business concept. The course also covers the range of support instruments available to entrepreneurs through Innovation Norway.
Boost your skills with our free online course: From Idea to Market
Startup Extreme
Do you want to meet leading international startups and potential investors, while also parachuting, skydiving and rafting?
Read more and sign up for Startup Extreme
Emax
Are you between the ages of 18 and 25 and want to start your own business? Would you like to learn how to develop an idea and your leadership skills?
Market Clarification Workshop
Who is willing to pay the right price for your product, and where are these customers? Do many need your solution so that you can build a profitable business? We help you with important market clarifications.
Global Accelerators
We offer several global accelerator programs to help startup and growth companies compete and grow in an international market.
Global Growth Export Program
We have several export programs for groups of companies every year. The purpose is to help established companies succeed in international markets.
