StartupLab (Oslo & Bergen)
Norway’s largest incubator and a cornerstone of the ecosystem. StartupLab runs a 3-month accelerator twice per year.
Website: startuplab.no
Support: Investment of NOK 2–4 million via convertible loan (typically ~10% equity), 100+ mentors, office space during the programme, and access to StartupLab’s angel syndicate and partner corporates.
Application: 2 cohorts per year (spring & autumn).

Katapult Accelerator (Oslo)
Impact-focused global programme (launched 2017).
Website: katapult.vc
Support: €150k–500k investment (equity 8–12%), 90-day programme, mentorship from 100+ global experts, investor demo day.
Application: Rolling, 1–2 cohorts yearly.

Katapult Ocean (Oslo)
Part of Katapult’s family, focused on blue economy and ocean sustainability.
Website: katapult.vc
Support: Similar structure as Katapult Accelerator, with ~€150k funding and global ocean-tech network.
Application: Annual cohort.

TheFactory (Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansand)
One of the Nordics’ best-known accelerators for Fintech, Proptech, RetailTech.
Website: thefactory.no
Support: 12-week accelerator, 2 batches per year. Provides mentorship (120+ mentors), corporate pilots, and investment opportunities. Reported investments up to NOK 500k per startup, plus GAN perks worth ~$1 M.
Application: Spring & autumn cohorts.

Startup Norway (Oslo)
A nonprofit impact organisation since 2010, focused on ecosystem building.
Website: startupnorway.com
Support: Equity-free training, angel challenge programmes, hackathons, investor readiness. No direct funding, but strong links to Innovation Norway and Nordic investors.
Application: Programme-specific, year-round.

Pangea Accelerator (Oslo)
Bridges African and Nordic ecosystems.
Website: pangeaa.com
Support: 3–4 month programme, mentoring, pitch training. Earlier editions offered convertible notes up to NOK 500k, but current financial support not consistently advertised (should be verified before applying).
Application: Annual cohorts.

Oslo International Hub (Oslo)
Coworking/incubator for international founders.
Website: oslointernationalhub.com
Support: Equity-free, offers office space, mentoring, community for expats. No direct funding.
Application: Rolling.

Validé (Stavanger)
Regional incubator supporting energy, health and smart city tech.
Website: valide.no
Support: Equity-free incubation, 1-on-1 mentoring, grant guidance, access to Validé’s early-stage fund.
Application: Rolling.

X2 Labs (Stavanger)
“The Startup Factory,” intense venture-building bootcamp.
Website: x2labs.io
Support: 4-week sprint to build new companies from scratch. Provides mentor network, customers, and seed investor introductions.
Application: Themed batches several times a year.

6AM Accelerator (Trondheim)
Focus on first-time founders.
Website: 6am.no
Support: 6-month accelerator. Provides up to NOK 1 million investment via Gnist Capital, plus mentoring across finance, sales, IP. Fee of NOK 30k + VAT applies.
Application: Winter and Summer cohorts yearly.

Kjeller Innovasjon (Kjeller)
Deep-tech incubator and ESA BIC Norway operator.
Website: kjellerinnovasjon.no
Support: Equity-free incubation; ESA BIC provides €50k grants to space startups.
Application: Rolling; ESA BIC has 2 calls per year.

Aleap (Oslo)
Nordic’s largest health startup incubator.
Website: aleap.no
Support: Membership-based, NOK 4 000 per desk/month, no equity. Provides coaching, investor network, industry links.
Application: Rolling.

ShareLab (Oslo)
Biotech co-working laboratory.
Website: forskningsparken.no/sharelab
Support: Fee-based bench rentals (~NOK 4 000/month), fully equipped labs, biotech community.
Application: Rolling.

Oslo Cancer Cluster Incubator (Oslo)
Leading oncology cluster.
Website: oslocancercluster.no
Support: Equity-free labs/offices, strong pharma network, some companies funded by Radforsk seed fund.
Application: Rolling.

Charge Incubator (Oslo)
Supports first-generation immigrant entrepreneurs.
Website: charge.no
Support: 10-month programme, divided into pre-incubation, kickstart, incubation. Equity-free.
Application: Annual cohorts.

Arkwright X (Oslo)
Hybrid incubator & pre-seed investor.
Website: arkwrightx.no
Support: €100k–2M investments; incubation in Arkwright’s office, hands-on mentoring from consultants.
Application: Rolling.

ÅKP – Ålesund Kunnskapspark (Ålesund)
Regional innovation hub.
Website: aakp.no
Support: Equity-free incubation, maritime cluster focus. Offers advisory, innovation projects, investor contacts. No direct cash grants.
Application: Rolling.

NTNU Accel (Trondheim)
Linked to NTNU, focusing on research spinouts.
Website: ntnuaccel.no
Support: Pre-seed investments (amounts vary, historically NOK 500k+), incubator space, access to NTNU labs.
Application: Rolling.

VIS (Bergen, University of Bergen TTO)
Formerly BTO, runs Nyskapingsparken incubator.
Website: visinnovasjon.no
Support: Seed investments via funds, equity-free incubation, IP services.
Application: Rolling.

Aggrator (Ås, NMBU)
Focus on Agritech, FoodTech, sustainability.
Website: aggrator.com
Support: Equity-free incubation (6–18 months), mentoring, access to NMBU labs.
Application: Rolling.

Norinnova (Tromsø, UiT)
Incubator for northern Norway.
Website: norinnova.no
Support: Membership (~NOK 3 500/month), advisory, 50% office discount in first year, investor introductions.
Application: Rolling.

Inven2 (Oslo, UiO & OUS TTO)
Commercializes research from University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital.
Website: inven2.com
Support: Spinout incubation, IP protection, licensing, early-stage grant support.
Application: Rolling (researcher-linked projects).

Equinor & Techstars Energy Accelerator (Oslo)
Partnership since 2018.
Website: techstars.com/accelerators/equinor-energy
Support: 13-week programme, $20k stipend + $100k convertible note, deep mentorship with Equinor.
Application: Annual, autumn cohorts.

DNB NXT Accelerator (Oslo)
Run with StartupLab.
Website: dnb.no
Support: NOK 2–4M investment from StartupLab, 3-month programme, free space, DNB executive sponsor.
Application: Annual, deadline ~September.

Aker Horizons (Fornebu)
Corporate incubator for climate tech.
Website: akerhorizons.com
Support: Large-scale corporate incubation, no open applications.
Application: Internal scouting.

Antler (Oslo)
Global pre-seed accelerator.
Website: antler.co
Support: Founder residency (6–12 weeks), team formation, ~€100k investment for 10–11% equity.
Application: 2 cohorts per year.

Founder Institute Oslo
Global part-time accelerator.
Website: fi.co
Support: 4-month programme, curriculum + mentor pool, no direct funding. Shared equity pool among participants.
Application: 1 cohort per year.

+Impact Accelerator (Nordic, incl. Norway)
Run by Danske Bank.
Website: accelerator.plusimpact.io
Support: Equity-free, 7–8 week themed programmes in sustainability/circular economy.
Application: 2–3 per year.