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Technology
- The page presents Norwegian tech firms as building scalable, future-oriented solutions around ethical AI, digital trust and environmental responsibility, including robotics, cybersecurity, ESG and IoT. About tab lists AI/machine learning, blockchain, cybersecurity, environmental monitoring, ESG, fintech, govtech, hospitality/restaurant tech, ICT, IoT, proptech and robotics.
- Sector support: a 2025 national-budget proposal of NOK 52m for startups in addition to NOK 70m allocated in 2024, with support via Investinor venture capital and Innovation Norway schemes; preparation for EU AI Act implementation and an AI Norway governance arena; near-100% internet/mobile coverage and strong public/private ability to adopt and scale technology; support from Startuplab and Katapult; Innovation Norway’s tailored TINC, EMNY and TEA mentoring programmes; a Norway-focused Dealroom startup database; and grants, loans, VC and angel finance.
- The page’s seven startup-scene facts state: about 3,000 funded tech startups and 13,000 total startups; seven unicorns (ranked 14th in Europe and 24th globally); an AI market forecast of USD 1.41bn for 2025 and 26% CAGR through 2031; over 50% of central government bodies integrating AI and 50% public-sector AI adoption; NOK 8bn raised in 2024 (about USD 800m) through roughly 300 deals, up 30% year-on-year; Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim as leading startup cities; and Oslo startups/scaleups employing 24,000+ across 3,160 companies, generating USD 2.3bn and accounting for 15% of private-sector job creation over the prior decade. These are page claims with cited sources, including some 2024/2025 figures and projections.
- Linked articles cover software for marine research, “The allure of the north,” and blockchain/ocean-plastic certificates. Featured solutions: Highcharts data visualisation; CaptureMap emissions mapping for CCS; Automasjon & Data environmental monitoring for offshore assets; and Monviro 4D gravity surveying for CCS monitoring. The page also links to the technology scaling-programmes page.
- Companies tab shows 5 of 148: Guidant Holdings Measurement Solutions AS (integrated energy-flow measurement); Norwegian Fishfarming Technologies AS/Nofitech (land-based aquaculture systems); Add Meetings AS (professional networking, founded 2024); Highsoft AS (data visualisation, founded 2010); and EPTTAS AS (AI-powered EV-battery fire detection). Full company and solutions catalogues are linked.
- Events tab shows 3: The November Conference 2026 (Rio de Janeiro, 9–11 November 2026) and two Norway Pavilion/Seafood Processing Global Barcelona 2027 listings (20–22 April 2027). Team Norway comprises the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Innovation Norway and Eksfin.
- No individual advisor contact cards, participation fees or prices are displayed.