For Startups
We provide ambitious founders with customers, capital and competence
We know what it takes to succeed!
Access our innovation platform to explore the potential and opportunities for your company. We offer a unique environment to build growth companies by adding talent and risk-seeking capital.
Incubation program
Scale your business and utilize our unique ecosystem to attract the resources and network you need to build a successful and sustainable company with high growth potential.
Accelerator programs
Accelerate your growth with our intensive growth programs designed to boost the most critical phases to succeed in the market. Focus on value-creating processes and create strategies for the future.
High-paced incubation program for ambitious tech startups
More than 200+ companies have gone through our incubation program. Our incubator provides the perfect setup to reduce risk, attract investors, and increase the value of your company.
We offer a state-of-the-art platform with dedicated mentors with extensive experience and knowledge, assisting companies in developing and scaling their ideas into sustainable businesses.
We work with ambitious startups and scaleups aiming to address global sustainability challenges in applied artificial intelligence (AI) and energy systems.
We offer
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Network
We match our members with established businesses, partners, potential customers and investors. Through our network, we connect ideas, people and companies to create added value.
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Exclusive Partnership Agreements
Gain access to premium industry partners who offer relevant services and products for growing companies. We offer startup programs from Microsoft, Hubspot, Amazon Active, and more.
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Business Development
We assist companies from establishment to internationalization and possess both resources and experts to help you develop and scale your business.
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Support for Capital Fundraising
As a startup, you need initial funding. We assist you in identifying and applying for soft funding opportunities and support programs, as well as providing assistance with capital fundraising.
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Promotion
We promote all our portfolio companies at relevant venues and events to ensure high exposure of our members.
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Advisory Services
Through our mentor program, the companies receive one-on-one coaching from dedicated and engaged mentors with 200+ years of experience in revenue growth, capital fundraising, and organizational development.
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Access to an Ecosystem
The incubator is a part of Smart Innovation Norway's ecosystem, and as a member with us, you gain access to the entire platform and all our resources.
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Events and Gatherings
We organize events and gatherings both physically and digitally, focusing on social, networking, and knowledge-enhancing aspects to ensure high value for our members.
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Cluster Membership
Cluster membership is included in the incubator agreement, granting you access to a network of over 200 companies within the private and public sectors.
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Participation in Research Projects
Smart Innovation has its own research department that assists startups with funding opportunities in both Norway and the EU. As a member, you have the opportunity to participate in relevant research projects carried out by the organization.
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Sverre RingstadEntrepreneur and CEO - BETERAOur company has needs that can be summed up with the three C's: capital, competence and capacity. Smart Innovation makes it easy for us, they deliver on all of these! Smart Innovation has solid business expertise in-house, a solid network both in terms of customers and recruitment of expertise, as well as the necessary resources to contribute to the capitalization rounds the company is facing.
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Henrik Movinkel BergerEntrepreneur and CEO - EQUIPBeing part of a network with ambitious entrepreneurs and supporters is extremely valuable to us. We are particularly pleased with Smart Innovation's mentorship program. Being able to call on an experienced individual for advice when needed creates a sense of security and efficiency in our daily operations.
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Robert EkremEntrepreneur and CEO - VÖLURWe have been a member and closely worked with Smart Innovation Norway for several years. Through their general membership services and participation in their programs, we have benefited in various areas, including expanding our network, acquiring resources, and raising capital. The support and advice we have received have been crucial for our company's growth and will continue to be important in the future.
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Marius Fossli-SolliEntrepreneur and CEO - MASKIN KONSULENTENHaving taken the step to involve Smart Innovation Norway as a partner who will assist in strengthening the work of developing the company towards the digital future.
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Andrè EilertsenEntrepreneur and CEO - ONE TRAFFICAs part of the Smart Innovation Norway family, we have gained opportunities, insights, and contacts that have been crucial for our growth and success.
Access to a unique and international network
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Research & Academia
Our research department has a network of 300+ leading Norwegian and international universities and research institutions, and can help connect your startup with relevant research projects.
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Public Sector
We work closely with local and national authorities through our Smart Cities and Communities team, which assists municipalities and the county with societal development and connects startups with announced projects.
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Private Business Sector
We have close ties to the industry and a global presence. Our cluster network ensures good market access for our portfolio companies.
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Investors
We collaborate with private investors and angel networks to support our startups in capital fundraising, as well as introducing our companies to Fortress Fund, of which Smart Innovation is a co-owner.
Why choose us?
Fast track to success
We tailor our services and mentoring to solve your needs and work closely with the company to ensure sustainable growth
Valuable network
Our ecosystem is rigged to match your company with capital, customers and competence
Trust and credibility
We want you to succeed and place trust and credibility in the companies we recruit
How do we work?
Establishment
Build a team with relevant expertise. Shape the idea and the business model. Do market research and verification. Focus on formal structure and building the foundation
Launch
Prepare a go-to-market plan. Development product concept and MVP. Define primary customer segments and how to get the first pilot and customers
Development
Building a sustainable business structure and governance. Develop and strengthen the service offering. Finding product-market-fit and develop routines for customer follow-up
Scaling
Improve and develop the product through R&D in combination with intensive growth activities. Acquire risk capital to increase capacity and set the pace
Internationalization
Expand into new markets by establishing strategic partnerships and network to gain a foothold and learn the business culture and secure warm customer introductions
Our mentors offer knowledge and experience
We are highly focused on providing founders customers, capital and competence. Through 1:1 mentoring and close follow-up routines, you get the tools and methods you need to build a successful company.
Get matched with a personal mentor who will follow the development of your company, ensuring that the team moves forward towards relevant milestones, makes responsible strategic decisions and prioritizes the most important activities first.
What can you expect from us?
- Dedication
We go to great lengths to help our founders achieve their goals - Enthusiasm
We love working with tomorrow's game-changers - Industry expertise
We have broad competence and experts in-house
Our application process
Submit the application and pitch deck for your company. We will interview and select sustainable companies with a scalable business model and international ambitions - is that you?
01. Apply
02. Pitch interview
03. Screening
04. Selection
05. Contract signing
06. Mentor matching
07. Onboarding
Become part of the #1 incubator in Viken
Tailored incubation program with dedicated mentors who guide the founder team on how to succeed in the market.
Increase the speed and progression of your company and gain access to customers, investors, networks and talent.
Apply for membership
