Our programs

The incubator for those who want to move from idea to business

Startup IX is an incubator designed to support early-stage startups and provide the best possible start.

Do you have a good business idea, invention or recently started business? Then you can make use of the Startup IX team that will help you turn your dream into reality. In Startup IX, we give entrepreneurs and startups access to resources and valuable networks that can be crucial tools on the road to a big breakthrough. This includes networking opportunities, discounted office space and counseling, as well as an innovative community.

Admission: continuous

A free offer for students with an interest in innovation and entrepreneurship

As a student in Northern Norway, you are eligible for our free student incubator, Student IX. The incubator is for those who want to start their own business, have a good business idea or would like to be part of a startup. We offer a physical meeting place for all students in Northern Norway, regardless of what university you belong to. The program is designed to support students through access to advisors, networks and other resources that can help students develop their business ideas.

Through Student IX, many students have received 1 million NOK to make their idea a reality through Innovation Norways STUD-ENT grant.

Admission: continuous

Financing program for entrepreneurs in Northern Norway under the age of 35

It can be difficult to obtain capital for young entrepreneurs in Northern Norway. At Norinnova, we do something about this through the Arctic Ignite program where 10 startups per year receive seed capital of 130 000 NOK to develop their business idea.

In total, you can get over 800 000 NOK in investment through the program!

Why are we doing this? We want to contribute to more companies being established by young, promising and committed entrepreneurs in Northern Norway. The program is funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Admission: annually

Training program for ambitious startups with a desire for international growth

Scaleup IX is designed to prepare companies for scaling and expanding into new markets. This growth program targets ambitious early-stage startups in Northern Norway, aiming to increase their capacity for growth and elevate them to new levels both nationally and internationally.

Scaleup IX is ideal for startups that answer “yes” to the following questions:
  • Are you seeking assistance to achieve your international market ambitions? 
  • Have you already attracted investors but require additional capital? 
  • Are you eager to connect with experts in fundraising, company development, and international growth? 
  • Would you benefit from personal follow-up from Olympiatoppen and Norinnova’s business developers?

 

Admission: annually

Accelerator for growth companies with ocean-based innovations

FutureSea Accelerator is a program for growth companies and spin-outs from established businesses with the aim of promoting new innovative ocean-based ideas. Through a gethering-based program, we help companies grow in their respected markets. FutureSea provides a unique opportunity to gain access to relevant resources and network, which can give the company extra momentum.

The program welcomes innovative companies with growth potential and global ambitions that operate in ocean-related sectors such as automation, IoT, sensor technology and high-value products from marine raw materials

Admission: annually

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