Oslo Business Region

There has been an ongoing debate about the term climate tech. 🌱 Some argue that it is losing momentum, while others are rebranding their companies to move away from the label. Our head of investment, Tonje Ørnholt, argues that climate tech is not losing momentum, it has simply become a given. Link to her full take in the comments.

🌊Ranked among the top 5 #maritime cities, Oslo’s blue economy is at the heart of innovation, with 53 startups making waves in this sector. Meet 3 growth companies redefining our relationship with the oceans: 🚢 Xeneta– ocean and air freight rate analytics platform 🦅 Spoor– wildlife computer vision and AI monitoring for wind farms 🐟 Aqua Robotics– enhancing fish health in global aquaculture ↘https://hubs.li/Q031p1RQ0 #InvestInOslo #ClimateVC #blueeconomy #maritimetech #nordicstartups #oslostartups

Heading to TechArena - reach out to Tonje, our Head of Investment if you would like to chat all things Oslo! You can find her at: ☠️ "Climate Tech is Dead" - The Nordic Perspective Roundtable during Investor Day. Alongside Iris Krigsvoll Auran, Adele Unneberg, Boris Gyllhamn Joachim Schelde and Tejas Choudhary, they will explore the debate around the term climate tech, and how Nordic climate tech fits into the changing landscape — examining whether current trends signal decline, transformation, or new opportunities. 🍽️ The Nordic Impact Lunch on Thursday. In collaboration with Stockholm Business Region and Business Helsinki, we will explore how the capitals can harness our collective strengths to bring more impact investments and talent to the Nordics and what role individuals and the private sector can play?

📈 Oslo Startups & Scaleups: Powering Private-Sector Growth 🔢 Startups and scaleups have created 14.100 jobs the last 10 years. 👩💻 Employee numbers have doubled since 2010, showcasing the region’s thriving innovation ecosystem. 📊 For more insights, check the Startups and Scaleups feature in Oslo Outlook Q4 2024. ↘ https://hubs.li/Q031p3_90 #InvestInOslo #osloscaleups #oslostartups

PeaceTech startups like Aiba - Safe Digital Lives stop harm before it happens. Norwegian founder Hege Tokerud developed an AI tool that detects and prevents online harrassment, bullying and radicalization. Learn more about Oslo's peace initiatives, and add your name to our international Peace Wall here: https://bit.ly/3EqVS9n

We're launching a new series "On Oslo". In this series will Siw Andersen, our CEO, share her thoughts on what #Oslo needs to succeed globally. Looking further ahead into 2025, there are 3 critical actions that Oslo needs to take: 1️⃣ Bridging the talent gap. Six in ten companies lack skilled workers (NHO). Make "Kompetansespor", a pilot project aimed at reducing visa processing from 37 weeks to just 3 days, a permanent initiative. 2️⃣ Better support for Norwegian startups and investment funds. Funding for Norwegian startups and investment funds is critical—not only to attract new investors but also to retain existing ones. 3️⃣ More focus on Oslo’s opportunities. In 2024, a lot of discussions revolved around the EXIT and wealth tax, gaining international attention. This year, I hope we can also talk more about the opportunities that exist in Oslo and Norway—there is so much potential here, and we need to make sure the world knows it. Read the article on ↘ https://lnkd.in/gFU6D3Mq We invite you to join the conversation. If you have any thoughts or ideas to share with Siw, feel free to reach out. 📩 Contact: [email protected] #Oslo Oslo Business Region Oslo kommune

Oslo Innovation Week hosts in partnership with Oxidane Venture Skagerak Capital and DLA Piper an exclusive Venture/LP Dinner at Kunstsilo in Kristiansand during Mandal Slush’D on 13 March 2025. Mandal Slush'D gathers startups, investors and leaders committed to sustainability, clean tech, energy and AI. 🖼️ The Kunstsilo dinner is by invitation. If you are a Norwegian or international LP or VC and would like to join, reach out to our Head of Investment, Tonje Ørnholt, to apply for an invitation: [email protected] 👉 For more info about SlushD in Mandal, check out: ↘ https://bit.ly/3PpDK1D

State of Oslo’s startup and scaleup ecosystem: 🌱 3160 startups 📈 269 scaleups Check the number of scaleups per industry in the overview below. 📊 Get more insights in our 2024 Startup & Scaleup Report: ↘ https://hubs.li/Q031p3_80 #InvestInOslo #osloscaleups #oslostartups

We attract international talent and investment to Oslo to strengthen the startup and innovation ecosystem... but how did we do that in 2024? In short: Investment: 👩💼 Curated programs for international venture firms in Oslo 🌍 International meeting places and delegations This resulted in 15 top European climate tech VCs, that raised over 20 billion NOK, participating in programs with local investors in Oslo; 500 investment firms engaged through OBR's various events and initiatives; and 90 million NOK in total investment as a result of OBR's initiatives. Talent: 🕸️ Networking and integration of international talent 🧠 Knowledge building 🤝 Welcome initiatives 👫 Spouse/Partner program 🗺️ International talent attraction campaign This resulted in 80 growth companies supported to integrate 216 international employees; 27 ecosystem professionals educated about recruitment trends; over 250 participants attending events under the “Welcome to Oslo” project; 30 spouses and partners of talent gaining professional networks, with 30% of them securing employment; and 1.1 million people reached with the message "find your work-life balance in Oslo". If you want to read more about how we worked on investment and talent, the links to our reviews of 2024 initiatives can be found in the comments! None of this would be possible without the amazing partners we have had on these initiatives throughout the year: Innovasjon Norge, Startuplab, Alliance VC, Sandwater, Skyfall Ventures, ArcTern Ventures, Ferd AS, Oslo kommune, Oslopolitan, Stockholm Business Region, Business Helsinki, Helsinki Partners, Abelia, Rockstart, Amby, TRY Råd, Holly Hastead, Chen Media, Ardoq, Findable, and Glint Solar.

Oslo is the first city in the world to implement a #climatebudget and has set an ambitious strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. These climate tech startups are helping to solve the puzzle: ☀️ Photoncycle– Solar-powered electricity systems 🌇 Over Easy - Vertical Solar for Rooftops– Bifacial solar installations for green rooftops 🌪️ Vind AI– Revolutionising wind project planning and design ↘https://hubs.li/Q031p2760 #InvestInOslo #ClimateVC #climatetech #nordicstartups #oslostartups