09 Navigate the startup ecosystem

Oslo ranks 9th globally for its business environment, mainly due to its relatively fast and cheap registration process. It is also seen as an easy place to do business, as most Norwegians have a good knowledge of English. Quite the package, right?

Woman working with tools, Oslo startup at Forskningsparken, Oslo

Photo: Oslo Business Region/Kristoffer Hunstad

There are over 50 startup hubs in Oslo from where you can start a company, such as MESH, The Factory, Katapult and SoCentral. You can find the full list on Oslo Business Region’s overview of the Oslo Startup Ecosystem. Startup success stories in Oslo include Kahoot!, Otovo, Spacemaker, Oda and Remarkable. For business success stories have a look at Snøhetta, Elliptic Labs and Troll Tech.

In order to learn more about the startup ecosystem and meet new people in Oslo, be sure to check out Oslo Innovation Week. Here, you can jump into the heart of Nordic innovation and connect directly with entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and corporates.

The Official Investment Promotion Agency of Norway is also a useful website to explore, and take a look at Business Norway website for green and sustainable solutions from Norway.

You can read more about the Oslo startup ecosystem at Oslo Business Region.

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09 Navigate the startup ecosystem

Oslo ranks 9th globally for its business environment, mainly due to its relatively fast and cheap registration process. It is also seen as an easy place to do business, as most Norwegians have a good knowledge of English. Quite the package, right?