Scaleup IX

A training program for ambitious startups in Northern Norway

Scaleup IX is a training program designed and managed by Norinnova, targeting ambitious early-stage startups in Northern Norway. Our goal is to enhance companies’ growth potential and elevate them to new heights, both nationally and internationally.

What can you expect from the program?

The program is designed to accelerate the growth of companies by enhancing networks, providing valuable insights, and supporting personal and professional development.

  • Investor Access: Connect with potential investors to explore funding opportunities.
  • Individual Follow-Up: Receive tailored support from Olympiatoppen between sessions, with a focus on performance and goal achievement.
  • Dedicated Business Developer: Benefit from personal follow-up by a dedicated business developer who tracks your companys progress and addresses its needs.
  • Industry Expertise: Access expert knowledge across various industries.
  • Business Development Tools: Utilize tools designed to aid business development.
  • Relevant Networks: Build networks that are crucial for national and international growth.
  • Comprehensive Support: Understand the entrepreneur as a whole, recognizing the 24-hour nature of their role.

This years participants

  • 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 Norinnovas’ business developers? 

If so, Scaleup IX is the program for you!

Get to know this year's contributors

2024 / 2025

In Scaleup IX, participants are contributors and contributors are participants. The human encounters and interactions that take place at the gatherings create a great starting point for personal growth and learning. At each session, we bring in experts from different industries; investors, top sports, Olympiatoppen, 330 Squadron, brand builders and financial partners.

Criteria for participation

To be selected as a participant of the program, we seek companies that:

  • Have ambitions to reach international markets
  • Have developed a prototype and/or started sales
  • Have raised some private capital, with the need of more funding
  • Have a dedicated team of at least two people with this as their main work
  • Has a strategy that contributes to solving one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Is registered in Northern Norway

Program fee
30,000 NOK per year. company

Program for 2024 / 2025

Subject to change without notice

Ambitions and the road to the goal
First gathering | 21 - 22 August 2024
Brief and debrief
Second gathering | 10 - 11 October 2024
The money chase
Third gathering | 26 - 27 November 2024
Leadership and culture building
Fourth gathering | 10 - 11 February 2025
Think bigger!
Fifth gathering | 8 - 9 April 2025
Investor meetings and communication
Sixth gathering | 4 - 5 June 2025

Questions about Scaleup IX? Get in touch with us

Ann Kristin Nilssen

Project manager Scaleup IX

Olle Kronvall

Busniess developer

Hear from previous participants

Previous participants

If I had to pick out three things that have helped us the most, it would be access to network in the form of investors, financiers and other partners, personal follow-up and helping us to think bigger. The personal development we've had during Scaleup IX has been invaluable. It has changed our mindset and confidence in what we're doing. When we started the race with Norinnova, we talked about a future turnover of maybe 200 million - now we're talking about a turnover of billions.

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