Disputas is a small tech startup based in Oslo. We come from language technology, robotics, and philosophy. On a grant from the Norwegian research council (NFR), we are currently in the process of developing a digital platform for textual analysis in the educational sector. This summer we started developing the core functionality of the platform, and the first module is aimed at argument analysis. Our plan for 2021 is to expand the platform with modules for syntactic analysis of words and sentences, semantic concept analysis, and a module for law studies and juridical case processing. The premise of the project is to design the platform and the various modules in such a way that use generates data of a kind that is applicable for training novel machine learning services in the field of natural language processing (NLP).

Norway's 2.800 schools the process of contacting, hiring and managing the school's pool of substitute teachers and substitute employees is cumbersome and time consuming. Vikarsystemet provides an easy-to-use solution for digital communication between the school management and the school's sub-pool. With SMS notifications and automatic time sheets, Vikarsystemet is a helpful and stress free tool in this everlasting process

Happii specializes in executive search, recruitment marketing, and talent management, with a focus on using tailored tools and processes to meet the specific needs of their clients. The company's approach emphasizes building strong relationships to understand and fulfill client goals. Connecting talent to opportunity with precision and a personal touch – that's Happii's magic

Humans for Humans is a non-governmental organization that provides free mental health support for human trafficking survivors, those indirectly affected by human trafficking, and the professionals who work with them. Moreover, we aim to promote the anti-trafficking movement and contribute to the awareness and eradication of modern slavery.

We are a company that tries to help the world by allowing companies to work more efficiently. There are different companies with different needs, some might need better warehouse planning, and some might need better customer information, but everyone would benefit from automating manual operations and reducing the stuff they need to order or produce. If we connect them to one grid, where all operations between companies are automated (with supervision when it is necessary), then we not only improve customer satisfaction by delivering faster and what people want, but also can significantly reduce waste and improve our ecology.

You will find 128 million contact lens users worldwide in a 7.5 billion dollar industry and most of them have trouble inserting and/ or removing contact lenses. The result can be as mild as red and irritating eyes and the need to use glasses for a couple of days, but also worst case scenario having to surgically remove the eye. We have designed and created a patented product for inserting and removing contact lenses with a container for keeping the product clean and sterile so you can take it with you.

In this industry, we are not required to disclose the content of the products we sell. There are no requirements for the production, process, or raw material before the products are sold. The vagina is the most absorbent organ you have. If the products you use contain potentially toxic chemicals, you may run the risk of getting them right into your bloodstream. With this in mind as well as an idea for more transparent and to-the-point marketing, the founder of Flove, Jeanett wanted to develop a well-documented menstrual cup, of high quality and without toxic chemicals. After 2,5 years of testing, prototyping, failing, and researching Flove menstrual cup finally launched in May 2019. The cups are designed and developed in Norway and are produced in a certified "clean room" in Taiwan. Jeanette visited the factory in March 2019. The silicone used is certified medical-grade silicone from Dow Corning. The bag coming with the menstrual cup when buying one is made of lyocell Tencel, printed and sewn at Fabrikk Oslo. The packaging is made of carton and is printed at 07 media in Oslo. The goal is to make menstrual cup mainstream and to sell more sustainable products. *  One of the reasons Flove was established was to help girls to stay in school around the world. There are so many girls who can't afford sanitary pads and the result is often that many girls drop out of school. We are looking for the right partner to help us help as many girls as possible to stay in school.

At Minuendo we are passionate about sound and the sense of hearing. We are equally concerned about the state of hearing for both consumers as well as professionals, ranging from musicians to workers in the construction industry. Minuendo was founded in 2018 by a team with extensive experience in acoustics, hearing protection, and product development. Our mission is to deliver category-defining hearing protection products that users will truly enjoy wearing and that will provide real protection.  Shortly after starting the company, we raised a total of EUR 2.5 million from investors such as Construct Venture and EU grants to accelerate our development. Minuendo is a fast-growing start-up based in Oslo. The founders have a track record of start-ups and product development. We have raised NOK 25 million since we started the company in the fall of 2018. We have offices in the loft at Pakkhuset close to Stortinget.  We are just about to launch our first product internationally and we need your help to make sure we succeed with product marketing and reaching users online that we otherwise would not have sold to through traditional channels. What we have made is a new high-end prosumer earplug that reduces noise and protects your hearing, while maintaining high fidelity of ambient sounds, such as music from your own instrument or at concerts. The technology and product are unique, and so must our digital marketing.

EquiConnector gjør hesteglede tilgjengelig for flere ved hjelp av den digitale delingsplattformen EquiBooker. Equi betyr hest, og hester er en verdifull ressurs for folkehelse og regional utvikling. Dessverre er hest i dag både dyrt og tidkrevende, noe som gjør at mange blir ekskludert. Hestebransjen er i sterk vekst. Likevel ligger bransjen langt bak på den teknologiske utviklingen. Med delingsøkonomi til hestebransjenMed utgangspunkt i grunnleggerens masteroppgave om innovasjon og delingsøkonomi i hestebransjen fikk EquiConnector bevilget 1 000 000kr fra Norges Forskningsråd. Målet var å utvikle en fleksibel plattform for booking av hesteaktiviteter, hvor alle aktuelle tilbud er samlet på en plattform. Slik kan vi senke terskelen for å komme i gang med, samt gjøre driften mer effektiv for ridesentrene. "AirBnb" for hestResultatet ble EquiBooker, som ble lansert på Sørlandet høsten 2019. Tilbakemeldingene fra pilotkundene har vært gode, og vi åpner opp for ridesentre over hele landet fra 2020. De første ridesentrene har allerede signert og er klare for oppstart i januar. Vi leverer også kurs og konsulenttjenester spesielt tilpasset hestebransjen, innen markedsføring og innovasjon. Både EquiBooker og våre øvrige tjenester har blitt møtt med stor interesse fra hestebransjen. Gå til EquiBookerEquiConnector ble stiftet i januar 2019 og holder ved UiA Nyskaping i Kristiansand. Vi er i dag fire ansatte fordelt på to årsverk. Vi har også et arbeidene styre. Teamet har solid kompetanse innen hest og forretningsutvikling, samt innen markedsføring, IT og foto. Vi har også flere ambassadører fra hestebransjen. Les mer på hjemmesiden

We are currently developing a platform for creating, playing and selling quizzes.A web platform where everybody can create quizzes in many different shapes and sizes. A vault where quiz creators can get access to a huge amount to ready to use questions and answers.An APP for playing quizzes, in the classic way and in ways you did not know was possible.And maybe the most important, at marketplace where creators can publish quizzes and earn money. Like Google Play and Appstore, but just for Quizzes.

Based on 35 years of experience as a pioneer in the learning industry and my work on organizational and leadership development, I have seen the need to improve work and learning processes to achieve better results.WiseHouse AS Less risk more value! Specialists in risk analysis and improvement of work processes, using AI technology. Our digital tools collect and compile data as a basis for causal analysis and prioritization of areas of improvement and specific measures. The solution is cloud-based and sold under license. We offer onboarding packages, consulting services and certification of internal consultants.

Vegiano is a plant based education & food platform, where you can learn about health benefits find recipes, get custom made meal plans, save favourite dishes, have a digital shopping cart and more.We want to give people and easy platform where you can discover and learn about the amazing plant based world. Our business models include premium membership and a B2B model. Latest news:Partnership with www.hepla.no on educational content.

Hundreds of thousands of movies and television series are released every year to the joy of local audiences, but to the annoyance of global audiences who have to wait a long time before these are available in their country. This is because distributors need to take them through an intensive and complex compliance check for every market before they distribute. Our company, Visualyst, is helping publishers get more movies and series cleared for distribution to consumers faster using artificial intelligence and machine learning.

CodeAndGo skal ta deg gjennom et nøye planlagt program der du lærer teori og praksis på én og samme tid. Takket være våre lærere, vil det alltid være mulighet for å utfordre seg selv og lære noe nytt og ikke minst fremtidsrettet. Det spiller ingen rolle om du allerede har programmert før, det finnes alltid nye ting man kan utforske!

UpNorth Ventures was formed in 2017 by a team of experienced entrepreneurs/executives with broad business, financial, tech and entrepreneurial backgrounds. The team is supported by a network of tech resources and other. We are growing, and currently looking for new partners and employees. We believe in building companies from scratch with a bootstrap mentality that makes them profitable early on. Are you an entrepreneur, investor or just curious, then let us know at hello@upnorth.vc