Asbjørn has worked with research-based business for over 20 years. Before Asbjørn came to Norinnova in 2010 he was part of the Nordic market management in the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca. Asbjørn has extensive experience in marketing, development of sales organizations and effective innovation environments. He previously led the business cluster Biotech North and has board experience from a number of growth companies, business clusters, innovation companies and investment funds. Asbjørn has experience from aquaculture, the health industry, the commercialization of research as well as the development and financing of young growth companies.
Wenche studied computer science at UiO and has a master’s degree in systems development. She worked in entrepreneurial companies for 6 years before she started working in the innovation environment around UNN and UiT in 1997. She has since worked in various roles in management, commercialization and innovation projects, and has worked for 20 years with innovation projects in the health sector through the Innomed program, especially with IT and service development.
Magne is a qualified auditor from Bodø University College. He is a certified accountant and has expertise in accounting, tax and VAT. Magne has worked at Norinnova since 2004, and has many years of experience from auditing firms and has performed accounting for many different companies.
Therese holds an Executive Master of Management from BI Norwegian Business School and a Bachelor in International Marketing and Management from the Norwegian School of Marketing. She has many years of experience from private industry and entrepreneurship. At Norinnova, she works with branding, project management, communication and marketing. Communication, strategy and reputation are key words for what Therese is committed to.
Ingrid has studied Biotechnology and has a PhD in Immunology. She has several years of private sector experience in early phase commercialization of medical devices and Market Surveillance under ISO 13485. At Norinnova, Ingrid has worked both in the incubator advising start-ups and in TTO where the project portfolio includes med. tech, aquaculture and medical software.
Eirik holds a PhD in Biotechnology from UiT The Arctic University of Norway, and has many years of experience as a researcher at UiT, University Hospital of Northern Norway and Yale University, USA. Eirik has extensive experience with innovation projects in biotechnology and health, and has worked with management and board work in start-up companies, and as CEO of the Arctic Biodiscovery Center. Eirik is head of the business development department at Norinnova.
Ann Kristin holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and a Master’s degree in Marine Business Management from the Norwegian School of Fishery Science/UiT. She has extensive experience from the financial sector and the IT industry, where she has worked in both private and public sector. The focus areas have been fisheries and aquaculture, welfare technology and digitalization. Ann Kristin is passionate about sustainable innovation and Northern Norwegian business.
Hedda has a master’s degree in management, innovation and marketing from UiT. She has previously worked with marketing, social media, and project coordination of conferences and festivals. At Norinnova, she is the project manager for our inititaive towards young entrepreneurs, which includes Student IX and Arctic Ignite. She is keen to make Northern Norway an attractive place for young people to live through opportunities to develop their own ideas and companies.
Eirik has a master’s degree from NTNU in industrial economics and technology management. After his studies, he worked for 4 years developing a technology startup in the UK, where he was co-founder. He was part of the core team that developed a new product from the idea stage, through development and launch, to growth and scaling. He also has experience in raising capital, user analysis, product development, supplier relations and business modeling.
Elisabeth holds an M.Sc in Molecular Biotechnology and is currently pursuing an MBA in Strategy and Management. She has several years of experience in the private sector, including as product manager at ArcticZymes AS. Elisabeth has experience in business strategy, project management and fundraising (private and public), and her portfolio mainly includes projects within healthcare, pharmaceuticals and aquaculture.
Fisheries graduate with specialization in marine biotechnology. Magnus has over 20 years of experience as a business developer, both in technology transfer, banking and start-ups. He is both energetic and solution-oriented with a heart that is passionate about Northern Norway.
Lars has extensive experience in finance, manufacturing and supply chains at startups. He has an MBA with a focus on entrepreneurship and has worked for four years as a research assistant focusing on Norwegian research-based startups.
Morten holds a PhD in genetic engineering from the University of Tromsø. He has over 15 years of experience from the biotech industry as a researcher, development manager and business developer. Morten has broad technological and market experience within enzyme technology, diagnostics and life science. At Norinnova, he works mainly with biotechnology, pharmaceutical and enzyme projects.
Ellen has a master’s degree in management, innovation and marketing. She has experience from media agencies, the consulting industry and has formal training in project management. At Norinnova, Ellen is responsible for partnership and sales and is motivated by Norinnova’s customers achieving good results and sustainable collaboration.
Bronwyn has a background in several research areas, including medical research, chemistry and a PhD in plant biotechnology. She also has industry experience and is skilled in application writing and administration. Bronwyn’s portfolio at Norinnova includes life sciences, chemistry, pharma and optics, and she is always open to discussing new ideas and technologies.
Unn has studied biotechnology and holds a PhD in fish immunology from UiT The Arctic University of Norway, and has worked at Norinnova since 2006. She has 30 years of experience as head of the Fish Health Lab at the Aquaculture Station in Tromsø, researcher at Nofima, head of the MABIT program and business developer at Norinnova. Since 2017, Unn has been the administrative manager of the Tromsø Research Foundation.
Line is a fisheries graduate from the Norwegian School of Fishery Science/UiT. She has extensive experience in the ocean and seafood industries, both in the ministry, export companies and in marketing. For 6 years she was responsible for the Norwegian Seafood Council’s office in Sweden. At Norinnova, she is the cluster manager for Biotech North, as well as contributing to Norinnova’s growth programs for startups. Project management, strategy, branding and circular economy are some of the keywords that Line is particularly interested in.
Trine Lise has a degree in education and has worked as a teacher for over 20 years. She has many years of experience as a national team coach for the Norwegian Football Association, as well as professional responsibility for talent development, leadership and coach development at Olympiatoppen. Trine Lise was also responsible for building up Olympiatoppen Nord Norge. She holds a master’s degree in sports psychology and performance coaching, as well as a PhD in organization and management. Trine Lise is passionate about communicating the importance of performance focus, team building and leading high-performing environments.
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