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The startup scene in Norway
Oslo Science Park describes its Oslo site as a community of more than 3,000 daily workers across more than 300 companies.
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Oslo Science Park describes its Oslo site as a community of more than 3,000 daily workers across more than 300 companies.
Startuplab reports that its founder-support work began in Oslo in 2012 and later expanded to Bergen. It self-reports working with more than 550 companies and investing in more than 185. Its accelerator is described as a three-month program for pre-seed or early-stage scalable technology startups with global ambitions, with advertised upfront investment of NOK 2 million to NOK 4 million. Startuplab links an accelerator application page, but the intake date is ambiguous and current availability is unverified.
Innovation Norway lists Startup Grant 2 as an ongoing Norway-wide grant of up to NOK 1 million, subject to eligibility. The agency says funding for the program in 2026 was reduced by 60%, leading to stricter prioritization.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Oslo ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Cities Index | 2026 | #11 | No prior edition | B | Performance, Growth, Talent, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #48 | Up 16 | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #66 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2026 | #89 | Down 4 | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 21 to 30 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
177 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Oslo
Investors 131
Investor
InvestorLeading asset management firm in the Nordic region.
InvestorInvesting in sustainable development for a better future.
The 3 most prominent of 131. Browse all investors
Incubators 20
IncubatorEmpowering technology startups in Norway.
IncubatorEmpowering entrepreneurs to innovate and scale.
IncubatorFostering innovation and growth in Norway.
The 3 most prominent of 20. Browse all incubators
Venture studios 18
Venture studioDisrupting industries through innovation.
Venture studioBuilding ventures through innovation and collaboration.
Venture studioBuilding technology companies through founder partnerships.
The 3 most prominent of 18. Browse all venture studios
Accelerators 8
AcceleratorAccelerating startups in Norway.
AcceleratorConnecting startups with investors for streamlined fundraising.
AcceleratorTeaching students to launch startups through hands-on experience.
The 3 most prominent of 8. Browse all accelerators
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Oslo
UniversityListed in 3 rankings
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Raising in Oslo
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
- Norwegian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (NVCA)Investor
- DNB Asset ManagementInvestor
- All investors
Finding startups in Oslo
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Oslo
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingFrom public sources
What the sources say about Oslo
DOGA marks the program open and says it makes rolling awards to the first 25 qualifying applicants.
Source: Støtte til gründere: MarkedsklarDOGA’s current program page says applications are open and links to an application form that requires login.
Source: Støtte til gründere: MarkedsklarApplicants need prior Innovation Norway Startup Grant 1 or STUD-ENT, a design-partner agreement and a NOK 50,000 share.
Source: Støtte til gründere: MarkedsklarMarkedsklar is geographically limited to Oslo-area or Trondheim-area applicants in its first program year.
Source: Støtte til gründere: MarkedsklarStartup Genome reports $2 billion in Oslo ecosystem exits during 2021–2025.
Source: Oslo Ecosystem by the Numbers | Startup GenomeStartup Genome reports $418 million in Oslo tech startup seed and Series A funding for that period.
Source: Oslo Ecosystem by the Numbers | Startup Genome
Questions about Oslo
How does Oslo rank as a startup ecosystem?
Oslo is #66 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 5 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Oslo?
131 investors based in Oslo have a profile here, including Norwegian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (NVCA), DNB Asset Management and Norfund. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Oslo?
Yes. Oslo has 8 accelerators, 20 incubators and 18 venture studios on record, including TheFactory - Accelerator & VC, Startuplab and Alva Ventures AS.
Which universities are in Oslo?
One university has a profile: University of Oslo.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Oslo
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