The main piece of equipment in the gym is the barbell. It is as simple in its form as it is timeless in its design. But when it comes to using the proper safety equipment that comes with the barbell, that’s when the flaws become visible. Today’s methods of securing weight plates to a barbell is done by using collars or clips, which often lead to a poor user experience, and they are often hard to put on and pull off, can easily break or slip during lifts, they are often hard to find and even disappears. The Olympic barbell has remained virtually the same for the last 93 years, and despite today’s standards, improvements can be made. In a seemingly ever-growing market, people’s expectations of safety, design, quality, and user-friendliness in products are on the rise. Gungnir of Norway is a Norwegian startup company that designs and manufactures high-quality gym equipment. The company’s first product is the Allrounder, a standard Olympic barbell with built-in collars for securing weight plates. The built-in collar system or “SlideLock” makes the lifting experience safer, faster, easier, and more reliable than the standard safety equipment in use today. Also, the SlideLock system can be applied to several other bar types like compact group training bars or loadable dumbbells. This solution has shown enormous potential in the fitness market, which we intend to continue to take advantage of. The SlideLock is the first of many solutions that we seek to create within the fitness equipment industry. We started as a company in 2018 in Oslo, Norway, with an idea for a better solution to a problem well known to many who use weightlifting equipment regularly. Gungnir’s vision is to become the new standard solution for securing weight plates worldwide. A game-changing solution to a century old problem.

Oslo Soup is micro funding dinner aimed at supporting community-enhancing initiatives in Oslo. We are the first Scandinavian chapter, and our goals are to: Empower citizensSpark job creationFoster a culture of sustainabilityEncourage new relationships and networksPromote synergies between established businesses and start-upsPrompt action and changeBoost initiatives geared towards health and well-beingInstil city prideEnable democracy in action

Cobrief er et AI-drevet anbudsverktøy for deg som vil bruke mindre tid på å besvare offentlige anbud. Med vårt AI-anbudverktøy kan du finne, vurdere og skrive anbud på en måte du kanskje ikke trodde var mulig. Finner anbud Cobrief finner offentlige anbud som passer selskapet ditt og varsler deg via e-post eller Slack. Vurderer på sekunder AI skanner gjennom anbudet og gir deg beslutningsgrunnlaget strukturert på én side. Skriv anbud med AI Cobrief AI hjelper deg å besvare anbudet, med ditt innhold og dine egne ord.

At Over Easy Solar, we are tackling the challenge of underutilized rooftop spaces for solar energy, particularly focusing on flat rooftops and green roofs, which are often overlooked due to concerns about maintenance, energy efficiency, and potential damage from traditional solar panels. Rooftops represent a significant opportunity for clean energy production, yet their potential is often untapped. Our solution is the innovative vertical bifacial solar panel, which is specifically designed to overcome these challenges. This unique panel integrates seamlessly with flat roofs and green roofs, maximizing energy output without disrupting the environment. By using a prefabricated design, we streamline the installation process, making it up to ten times faster than conventional systems while reducing costs. The vertical configuration allows our panels to capture more sunlight, especially during peak demand times, such as mornings, evenings, and winter months, increasing energy efficiency when it’s most needed. Additionally, the panels’ design ensures easy access and reduces the need for heavy ballast, making them compatible with most roofs. Our mission is to unlock the potential of underutilized spaces, contributing to the global transition to renewable energy while supporting EU energy goals for rooftop photovoltaic (PV) installations. By providing an efficient, eco-friendly, and versatile solar solution, we are helping to build a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Globus.ai is cloud based, human centric software that enables staffing agencies and recruiters to place more candidates – faster. Much faster. From requests to search, matching and booking – the whole process can take seconds. Even with high volume job requirements. Our customers typically improve their results (net fee income) with 40%. Globus.ai has developed a unique and intelligent software that enables staffing agencies and recruiters to find and place people with relevant skills and competencies– perfectly matching the needs of their clients. Thanks to human centric artificial intelligence, even the incoming orders are handled automatically, but still in a personal way. Then - the placing of competencies and interests with matching roles, is done within minutes. Due to machine learning, this intelligent process will speed up over time, and replace hours and minutes with seconds. Globus.ai can both speed up and transform you as a professional - and boost your recruiting business.

Do you dream of becoming an entrepreneur - but you lack the idea? Do you want to make a difference in society? Then we dare to say that this is your lucky day! Did you know that 2 out of 5 employees are on sick leave due to ailments such as neck and back problems? Not only is this a huge cost to society, but it is also painful for the patient themselves. Positival AS has a vision to help and strengthen people through knowledge so that they can live their lives in the best possible way. Positival was founded in 2019 by Preeti Agarwal. Preeti is musculoskeletal physiotherapist (physiotherapist with a specialist master's degree). The title means that she is the primary contact and can provide referrals and sick leave. Preeti has both national and international experience from Finnmark in the north to South Africa and Australia in the south. She is focused on using innovation and creativity to find solutions to societal problems. The positive platform falls under medical equipment and is a platform to treat and prevent musculoskeletal disorders. The solution is user-centered and evidence-based. It contains, among other things, automated mapping, digital consultation and workshops, as well as digital tools adapted to the user. The company has received both market research and commercialisation grant from Innovation Norway and is, among other things, affiliated with EIRA - which is a growth program developed and delivered by Norwegian Smart Care Cluster and Validé. Positival is in a phase now where the company needs to bring in the right expertise that can take the company further.

Agens has an award-winning team in the field of concept work, design and mobile development. We work hard to make sure your brand comes alive in the right digital channels – wrapped in a refreshing, world-class user experience.    At Agens, we have conceptualized, designed and developed some of the biggest mobile software projects in Scandinavia ever since Steve Jobs pulled the iPhone out of his turtleneck.

Proptly was founded in 2021 by Kristoffer Gjerde, Gunnar Windsand Sem, and Thomas Kristiansen, with a bold vision to transform the often-overlooked, yet critical, part of the climate tech ecosystem: installations. What started as a casual conversation over Christmas drinks about the headaches of managing contractors, quickly turned into a mission to streamline the installation process for climate tech solutions across Europe. We recognized that while there’s no shortage of companies innovating in the climate tech space—producing world-class EV chargers, heat pumps, and solar panels—the bottleneck often lies in getting these technologies deployed quickly and efficiently. That’s where Proptly comes in. We’ve built a B2B marketplace that connects climate tech companies with a network of skilled, vetted installers, making sure that cutting-edge green technologies reach consumers without the typical delays and frustrations. Think of it like Uber for installations: companies get real-time data on installer performance, response times, and customer satisfaction, allowing them to scale their operations with ease. Revolutionizing the Installation Process Our platform tackles a glaring inefficiency in the market—the installation bottleneck—by ensuring that the best installers, backed by proven performance metrics, are always available to deploy climate tech solutions. For climate tech companies, we’re solving a massive headache: ensuring their innovations get installed, not just built. For contractors, we’re providing consistent job opportunities, helping them grow their businesses in a fast-expanding green economy. With $4 million in seed funding, high-profile partnerships including Easee, Sungrow, and Coop, and a stellar team of industry veterans from companies like Kahoot, Oda, McKinsey, EY, Tesla, and Easee, we’re setting the standard for how climate tech installations should be done. Our Vision Proptly aims to become the leading B2B marketplace for order-to-installation processes across Europe and beyond. With climate tech adoption on the rise, we aim to play a crucial role in accelerating the deployment of these technologies, helping the world transition to a greener future more efficiently. We’re not just about getting the job done; we’re about getting it done right—with transparency, speed, and customer satisfaction at the heart of everything we do.

At Farmforce, food’s first mile is our passion. Our SaaS solutions provide organizations with the confidence to secure sustainable sourcing, improve farmers' quality of life and protect the environment. We turn data into tools, which means more vetted acres, more measurable impact on communities, more financial opportunities for farmers, and more clarity for customers. We believe in building a better food supply where it starts. Providing the confidence that comes from knowing the facts about your food sourcing operations in the first mile. Farmforce customers span 30 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. With over nine years of experience now managing over 700,000 farmers in 45 crop value chains in 15 languages on our platform. A continuous loop of innovation with our customers in the center of food’s first-mile journey. Visit www.farmforce.com.

Hubro Education turns every student into a CEO in our online business simulation games. Practice is crucial to develop a deep understanding of any discipline, and Hubro’s business simulations offer an effective, engaging and innovative way to do just that in business education. We work with universities and business schools in more than 40 countries around the world. The company has a diverse team and will grow to 12 team members in early 2024. Our HQ is in Oslo at Rebel, Universitetsgata 2. As of June 2023, Hubro is wholly owned by Sage, a leading independent academic publisher with offices in Los Angeles, London, Washington DC, Singapore, New Delhi, and Melbourne. Read about the acquisition here: https://www.shifter.no/nyheter/et-av-verdens-storste-forlag-kjoper-norsk-edtech-startup/279172

Behind Bars is an Oslo based design agency with a clear focus in delivering tailor made bar solutions that inspire bartenders and enhance business performance. As the founder Alex Ruas describes it as follows; I wanted to create an innovative design process for better bar solutions, taking into account the flow of creativity of the bartender, the financial focus of the owner and the service towards the guests.

Time2Staff is a fully digitized platform that connects job seekers to employers operating in the hospitality industry and grocery stores without any cost. The platform represents a groundbreaking solution to recruitment as it gives all job seekers equal opportunity to show their unique abilities to their prospective employers. Workplaces can also enjoy an innovative approach to recruitment by first evaluating the staff and subsequently retaining their services on the Time2Staff application for free. Having a focus on SDG8, Time2Staff helps individuals get many steps closer to full-time employment regardless of their race, age, gender status, or even language! Time2Staff provides a cost-free solution to register as staff, apply for diverse job invitations, reserve shifts that are compatible with your schedules, and ultimately exhibit your exceptional capabilities to prospective employers.

Arctic Coliving operates social adventure lodges in the mountains and fjords of Norway. 🇳🇴 We bring together adventure travelers, digital nomads, and remote teams to live, work, and explore in some of the country's most striking landscapes. Our lodges pair community living with modern coworking and generous amenities, welcoming guests for a week or a full season. Each location is a basecamp for adventure, connection and unforgettable experiences. We also host teams and private groups for offsites and retreats – space to do meaningful work surrounded by nature. Come share these magic places with us.

We are streamlining the process of tax free shopping for travellers, maximizing value and efficiency for both travellers and retailers alike. With our fully digitized end-to-end solution, retailers can facilitate, and travellers can claim VAT refunds at the touch of a button on their mobile device. Our team consists of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, experienced leaders and talented people. Come join us!

We Are Learning is building the next-generation AI-powered course authoring tool — so learning teams can easily create scenario-based, interactive training with 3D Characters and gamified experiences. Born in Norway in 2023 and founded by serial entrepreneurs Rolf Risnes and Lars-Petter W. Kjos (ex-Motimate, acquired by Kahoot! in 2021), we’re a team of learning designers, 3D artists, game devs, and AI engineers bringing our vision to life — fast. If you’re passionate about changing how the world learns, we’d love to hear from you.