Kongsberg Innovation

Over the past 20 years, we have worked with more than 200 startups from all over Norway and abroad. Our ultimate goal is help founders build successful companies.
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About

Who we are

We connect founders and corporations to accelerate innovation. Whether you're launching a startup or scaling an enterprise, we provide expertise, funding, and a global network to turn ideas into commercial success.
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Through our incubator, accelerator, and corporate partnerships, we offer hands-on support to help companies build, scale, and compete on a global stage.

Norway's leading innovation hub for deep technologies

Heritage:
We are an independent, non-profit innovation company founded and owned by the Kongsberg ecosystem.

Mission:
Our mission is to accelerate innovation across the industrial ecosystem, from startups and scaleups to established corporates, by connecting technology, talent, and industry.

Position:
From a strong local base in Kongsberg, we are a nationally leading and internationally connected platform for industrial and dual-use innovation.

Meet our team

Hanna Bergan
Communications Manager
Startup Advisory
Mats Hagland
COO
Admin
Oisin Zimmermann
Venture Builder
Dual Use
Kristine Eide Moe
Communications Advisor
Startup Advisory
Ulrik Lie Ulvness
Venture Builder
Acceleration
Ottar Sundheim
Project Manager
Dual Use
Fredrik Aronsen
CFO & Venture Builder
Admin
Jonas Rinde
Venture Builder
Startup Advisory
Nils Hveding
Venture Builder
Acceleration
Claes Gunnarson
Venture Builder
Startup Advisory
Daniel Izadifar
Project Manager
Innovation Center
Lars Lyshaug
Project Manager
Innovation Projects
Svein-Olav Torø
CEO
Admin
Stine Svanevik
Venture Builder
Acceleration
Ole B. Hoen
Head of Cluster
Innovation Projects
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Careers

We’re looking for talented people

We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about innovation. Check out open positions or send us an open application.

Work with us

Venture Builder
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Want to help build the next startup success stories? We’re hiring a Venture Builder to work with early-stage founders and help develop Fjord Factory at Kongsberg Innovation.

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