Oslo's startup scene is growing, with a focus on technology and impact ventures. Accelerators like Katapult lead the way, having made over 100 investments in climate, ocean, and agri-tech companies.
Startuplab also supports local tech startups, with 7 successful exits from its portfolio. These programs offer key support for early-stage founders in Norway.
Below is our list of the best 3 accelerators and incubators in Oslo.
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| 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 |
Katapult backs highly scalable startups aiming to solve major global challenges across the climate, ocean, and agri-tech industries. They provide investment and run accelerator programs to help these impact-focused companies find a path to profitability and scale.
| 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 |
Katapult Ocean invests in and accelerates tech startups building solutions for a thriving and sustainable ocean. They provide founders with capital, mentorship, and access to a global network to scale their impactful businesses.
| 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 |