Norway's startup scene is supported by a focused group of accelerators and incubators. These programs often concentrate on key Norwegian industries such as technology, energy, and marine sectors.
For example, Katapult has made over 100 investments in climate, ocean, and agri-tech startups. Startuplab, another key player, has backed more than 50 technology companies and has seen 7 exits.
Below is our list of the best 7 accelerators and incubators in Norway.
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Get the Sheet for $50Startuplab helps build the next generation of Norwegian technology companies through its combined micro-VC, accelerator, and incubator program. They provide early-stage companies in sectors like mobility, hardware, energy, and data science with the resources and network needed to scale.
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Karl-Christian Agerup, Alexander Woxen, Rolf Assev, Tor Bækkelund |
| Nº of Investments | 52 |
| Nº of Exits | 7 |
| Program Type | On-Site |
| Duration (Weeks) | 12 |
Focusing on global impact, Katapult invests in and accelerates highly scalable startups within the climate, ocean, and agri-tech industries. Through their online program, they help founders build solutions for some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Tharald Nustad, Anders Lier, Haakon Brunell, Rajeev Kapoor |
| Nº of Investments | 116 |
| Nº of Exits | 5 |
| Program Type | Online |
| Duration (Weeks) | 12 |
As the world's most active ocean impact venture fund, Katapult Ocean backs technology startups dedicated to restoring and protecting our oceans. They provide capital and a global network to help these purpose-driven founders scale their solutions for a healthier planet.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Tharald Nustad, Haakon Brunell, Anders Lier, Maren Hjorth Bauer |
| Nº of Investments | 42 |
| Nº of Exits | 1 |
| Program Type | Online |
| Duration (Weeks) | 12 |
As an established innovation hub, iPark connects technology companies with the venture capital needed to scale. They specialize in supporting startups within the mobile, employment, and search engine industries by providing access to crucial funding and growth resources.
| Year Founded | 1993 |
| Founders | — |
| Nº of Investments | 1 |
| Nº of Exits | 1 |
As one of Norway's largest government-funded incubators, Validé offers seed investment and crucial support for startups tackling challenges in energy, health tech, and smart technology. Their main goal is to help these deep-tech ventures transform innovative research into commercially viable and sustainable businesses.
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | — |
| Nº of Investments | 5 |
| Nº of Exits | 1 |
| Program Type | On-Site |
Dedicated to a sustainable food future, HATCH Aquaculture Accelerator champions early-stage startups in the marine bioeconomy and alternative seafood sectors. They provide founders with industry-specific mentorship and resources to advance innovations in aquaculture feed, health, genetics, and production technology.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | — |
| Nº of Investments | 26 |
| Nº of Exits | 1 |
| Program Type | On-Site |
| Duration (Weeks) | 16 |
As a startup factory, X2 Labs runs intensive accelerator programs to help launch and scale companies in just four weeks. They provide a structured, hands-on approach for founders building businesses across diverse sectors like FinTech, IoT, and digital media.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Sean Paul Shanor, Christian Rangen |
| Nº of Investments | 2 |
| Nº of Exits | — |