Top 50 Tromsø Startups to Watch in 2026
Tromsø's business landscape shows a mix of established local industries and new technology ventures. Companies in the region specialize in everything from aquaculture and biotech to software development.
For example, the AI-powered research tool Keenious has raised €1.3M in venture funding. Other software companies like Superplus and Vizda are also building products from this arctic city.
Below is our list of 50 Tromsø startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Keenious created an AI-powered research tool that analyzes a user's text to find relevant scientific publications. The tool works as an add-on for Microsoft Word and Google Docs, helping users discover new sources while they write.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Anders Rapp, Frode Opdahl |
| Funding Amount | €1.3M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Spintop Ventures, Investinor |
Radisson Hotel Group operates a global portfolio of hotels under nine distinct brands, serving both business and leisure travelers. Their diverse collection of properties spans from luxury to economy, aiming to provide memorable stays for guests in destinations worldwide.
| Year Founded | 1960 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | — |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | — |
| Top Investors | — |
Superplus builds mobile and tablet games thoughtfully designed for children with developmental disabilities. Their software provides fun, engaging learning experiences to help support cognitive and social development.
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Katrine Gulstad Pedersen, Stian Hansen |
| Funding Amount | NOK3M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | TD Veen |
Vizda creates high-fidelity 3D models that visualize buildings and properties with photorealistic detail. Their work provides clients in marketing and real estate with powerful tools to showcase architectural projects before they are built.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Daniel Stødle |
| Funding Amount | NOK1M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | — |
Akvaplan-niva delivers research and advisory services focused on aquaculture and environmental challenges. Their expertise helps organizations navigate complex environmental regulations and develop sustainable aquaculture operations.
| Year Founded | 1984 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | ISK98.8M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | Technology Development Fund |
ArcticZymes Technologies develops and manufactures unique enzymes for molecular research and diagnostics. Their portfolio of kits and reagents provides essential tools for scientists working in areas like gene sequencing and therapeutic development.
| Year Founded | 1990 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | — |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | — |
| Top Investors | — |
The Norwegian Seafood Council works to grow the global market for seafood from Norway, promoting the country's brand to an international audience. They support the industry with market intelligence, development strategies, and risk management to increase the value of Norwegian seafood.
| Year Founded | 1991 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | — |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | — |
| Top Investors | — |
Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) operates a world-leading ground network that provides communication services for satellites, rocket launchers, and crewed spaceflights. They also offer advanced monitoring services that use satellite data for environmental security and maritime surveillance.
| Year Founded | 2001 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | — |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | — |
| Top Investors | — |
H5P Group enables the creation, sharing, and reuse of interactive HTML5 content and applications. Their core technology empowers educators and content creators to build rich web experiences without needing to write code.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | — |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | — |
| Top Investors | — |
The Norwegian construction firm Consto delivers large-scale projects for both public and commercial clients. Their work ranges from essential infrastructure like schools and hospitals to offices and other commercial buildings.
| Year Founded | 2006 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | — |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | — |
| Top Investors | — |
40 Additional Tromsø Startups Worth Following
Those top 10 companies offer a glimpse into the energy in Tromsø. The full picture includes everything from new AI ventures to established players in food and energy. Some are early in their journey, while others have been part of the community for years. Here’s a look at the other startups shaping Tromsø's local economy.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dualog | SaaS | 1994 | — | Private Equity |
 Easymeeting Inc. | SaaS | 1999 | — | — |
 Spacelab | Logistics | 2021 | — | Pre-Seed |
 BoNord | Real Estate | 1946 | — | — |
 Workability | Healthcare | 2021 | — | — |
 MEDSENSIO | AI | 2017 | — | — |
 JM Hansen | Hardware | 2010 | — | — |
 The Nergard Group | Food | 1972 | — | — |
 Zooca | Manufacturing | 2002 | — | — |
 Norinnova | Enterprise | 1990 | — | — |
 Chip NanoImaging | Biotech | 2019 | — | — |
 Nofima | AgTech | 2008 | — | — |
 Betr | Media | 2010 | — | — |
 Abel Technologies | Enterprise | 2017 | — | — |
 Oceanbox.io | Mobility | 2022 | — | — |
 Helse Nord IKT | Infrastructure | 2006 | — | — |
 Kvaløya Sportsklubb | Sports | 2010 | — | — |
 Arctic Guide Service | Travel | 2001 | — | — |
 Lufttransport | Mobility | 1993 | — | — |
 ASK Privatist | Retail | 2015 | — | — |
 Jupiter System Partner AS | Hardware | 1999 | — | — |
 Unifractal | Education | 2020 | — | — |
 Benzin | Marketing | 2016 | — | — |
 Norwegian Centre for E-health Research | Healthcare | 2016 | — | — |
 Prophylix Pharma | Biotech | 2008 | €6M | Venture Round |
 Diode | Cloud | 2004 | — | — |
 Troms Kraft | Energy | 1898 | — | — |
 CTD | Healthcare | 2020 | — | — |
 MyStore.no | Retail | 2006 | — | — |
 Linken | Real Estate | 2002 | — | — |
 Joubel | Infrastructure | 2013 | — | — |
 Lydproduksjon Tromsø | Retail | 2005 | — | — |
 Straterio | Analytics | 2017 | — | — |
 Bussring | Mobility | 1957 | — | — |
 Xs Office | SaaS | 2003 | — | — |
 Universitetssykehuset Nord-Norge | GovTech | — | — | — |
 Canion K9 Gear | Retail | 2019 | — | — |
 Inord | Media | 2015 | — | — |
 KulturHuset | Media | 1984 | — | — |
 Orca Labs | Media | 2018 | — | — |
