AirDodge is a Norwegian company with an HQ in Oslo, Norway. We are building an automated air traffic management system(termed as U-Space software) to enable scalable drone operations. Our target end customers will be drone operators. U-Space solves the problem for all drone operators by making it much easier to obtain permissions. It enables large scale Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations whereof today this is too costly for most companies. It also makes it safer for manned aviation such as emergency helicopters that will have full visibility of ongoing drone flights in the area they are approaching. Other drone operators such as police, search and rescue will be able to quickly deploy drones opposed to wait for helicopters to arrive. They may also mandate quick clearing of drones from any given area in case such operations must take place. Our solution is to build our own software platform and provide flight services according to the EASA framework recently published. These services will be legally required and the 4 primary services are defined by: 1) Drone Identification: This service will be focused on providing information on all the live drone traffic in U-Space to all participants (operators in the air). 2) Live Air Traffic Identification: This service will be focused on providing information on all the live manned air traffic in U-Space. All manned air traffic has to make themselves electronically visible if flying in U-Space. If a manned aircraft flies too close to a drone, then the drone pilot/operator will receive a warning message. 3) Geo-Zones: These are the core geographical definitions of airspaces on map where drone operators can see where they can or cannot fly. Examples of restricted airspaces include airports, military bases, prisons, bird sanctuaries, obstacles etc. Having an extensive dataset which displays all the possible flight restriction/warning zones is significantly important to drone operators as it ensures compliance and more efficient flight planning. 4) Flight Authorization: This gives drone operators the ability to ensure their flight path does not intersect/conflict with any other operators conducting drone flights in the same airspace. The flight authorization will require drone pilots to submit their flight path in 4 dimensions which include 3D trajectory and time. Flight authorization will also allow drone pilots to communicate with Air Traffic control to request a drone flight in restricted airspace. The response times for both types of requests will be instant. AirDodge was originally founded by Umar in 2022 in Sweden. A year later he moved the company to Norway where he met Serhii in 2024 and then they built the company together. Umar, as the founder of Skyqraft—a company specializing in drone-based powerline inspection—gained firsthand experience with the challenges of commercial drone flying while leading its operations. His deep industry knowledge, combined with Serhii’s technological expertise, laid the foundation for AirDodge. Together, they are building innovative solutions to streamline drone operations, making them safer, more efficient, and seamlessly integrated into regulatory frameworks. We are backed by Antler, Nordic Makers and also received grant funding from Innovation Norway.

We specialize in designing cutting-edge materials for energy storage applications. Our expertise lies in identifying the most promising materials that meet the specific requirements of energy storage use cases, and by leveraging advanced simulation techniques, such as computational chemistry and AI, we provide solutions that maximize performance, efficiency, and sustainability. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, we bridge the gap between material science and energy storage applications, enabling a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable energy future. With a long experience from industry, we have strong focus on the problem, and on developing business models to commercialise these emerging technologies

IZX is a platform for integrating LLMs into business applications, enabling natural language understanding and automation. Our product streamlines the creation, inference, and scaling of enterprise foundational models (that can also be hosted on-premise or in private cloud) that interact with external LLMs, APIs, and data sources. Our team includes the top 1% of AI/ML engineers in Europe. Join our team!

Monio AS (org. nr. 913 978 617) er et heleid datterselskap av SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA (org. nr. 937 895 321). Monio AS formidler lån til små og mellomstore bedrifter og er regulert av Finanstilsynet med tillatelse til å drive virksomhet som betalingsforetak og er registrert som låneformidler. Som lånformidler er Monio ikke en part i låneavtalen mellom långiver og låntaker.

Based in Kongsberg - the heart of the Subsea Valley - Kongsberg Ferrotech is utilizing world-leading competence to develop the first-ever automated solution, the Oktapous, for riser cleaning, NDT inspection, maintenance (coating), and structural repair (glass/carbon fiber reinforcement). The repair will be performed inside the patented Habitat - allowing for composite repairs subsea and in the splash zone while offering quality as if the repair was performed in a laboratory environment. The Oktapous will offer the client around 50% cost reduction, together with improved quality and significantly reduced HSE risk compare to existing solutions by removing the need for rope access, divers, and ROVs. Kongsberg Ferrotech is partly funded by the Malaysian-based oil and gas company, Petronas Charigali. This ensures us access to the market needs during development, an offshore platform for prototype testing, and the critical first client for market acceptance. Schedule highlights: • Development started in September 2015 • Stack-up/dry test in December 2017 • TRL4 testing submerged in February 2018 • Offshore testing on Petronas assets in Q3 2018 • Commercial operations in Q2-3 2019

ZEN OCEANS is a startup developing fully electric, autonomous-ready ships to affordably decarbonize ocean transport. We will think big and nudge the market for fully electric ships from 0 to 1. To fund our vision, we will develop products that in themselves can scale into large revenue-generating operations; among them maritime batteries (ZENERGY) and autonomy solutions (OCEANEYE). The future of ocean shipping is simple, safe, and sustainable - the frictionless fabric of global trade. Consequently, we consider the argument for electric and autonomous ships to be very strong. We envision a fleet of electric ships deployed at scale, coordinated by an intelligent network for the efficient movement of goods. The future starts now. Maritime batteries: We develop safe and low-cost maritime batteries for large energy systems. Type approval by DNV is ongoing. Fully electric ships: We develop energy- and cost-effective electric ship concepts for short sea trade and more. If you want to learn more, please reach out to us!

Fieldnode AS is a software company that specializes in building technology to facilitate the digital transformation of supply chains. Founded in 2020 by Christian Duun Norberg, as a spin-off from Fieldmade AS, our mission is to transform the costly and unsustainable process of holding large physical warehouses into a streamlined and efficient digital inventory system. By providing a cutting-edge technology platform, we enable on-demand small volume production and network manufacturing while eliminating the need for physical inventories. Our focus is on collaborating with leading entities and key stakeholders within the Energy sector to take the leading position in digital inventory technology.

Greenphones provides an end to end solution for to extend the lifetime of mobile phones and tablets. Through the provision of a simple user friendly interface allowing private individuals to trade-in their used phones where the value can either be used for the purchase of an upgraded phone or paid out in cash. We saw a clear need in the market to help the consumer and at the same time reduce the number of new mobiles being introduced into the market. As such for each and every new mobile 'not sold' sold in the market, we reduce the CO2 footprint by approximately 55kg. We estimate that we can extend the lifetime of any mobile between 250% and 300% Inspiration for your startup description There are other firms selling used mobile/tablets, but very few that offer the level of service trade-in value. The founders who previously worked with used IT equipment saw that the used mobile market was also in need of a solution. Greenphones has a number of strategies to expand beyond the core business to enhance the circular economy and is constantly in search of ways to support climate initiatives.

Campanyon is a booking platform for nature and sustainable accommodation, where you can find and book campsites, glamping, private properties like farms, RV spots and more. Campanyon was founded in 2020 and is on a mission to make nature accessible for everyone, by building the world’s biggest community of responsible travelers and hosts.

Vainu is building a Sales Intelligence platform that helps salespeople and marketers move forward. Powered by technology to collect, read and understand all company information ever written, Vainu makes these real-time company insights easily consumable directly in its customers' existing business systems. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, the company launched in 2013 and is now at €15 million in annual revenue with a team of 150, spread across Europe. Over 2,000 sales and marketing teams globally use Vainu’s data to personalize customer interactions at scale—ultimately leading to more sales.

Lyfta is building the operating system for strength training. Today, millions of people go to the gym without a clear plan, without tracking properly, and without understanding whether they’re actually progressing. Most tools in the space optimize for engagement, not outcomes. We think that’s the wrong approach. Strength training is one of the highest-leverage activities for long-term health, but only if it’s structured, consistent, and measurable. That’s what we’re building, a system that helps people train with clarity, track real progress, and improve over time. Lyfta is already used by over a million people globally, with strong growth month over month. We’re still early, but the ambition is clear: build the product people rely on to get stronger, not just another app they use occasionally.

Evvent is developing a digital platform to revolutionize event planning and organization for Muslim communities worldwide. Our goal is to provide a one-stop-shop for event organizers, connecting them with Muslim vendors and suppliers who offer products and services that meet their unique needs. Our secret sauce lies in our commitment to inclusivity and diversity, and our passion for empowering the Muslim voice. Evvent is solving the problem of a fragmented and underserved event planning market for Muslim communities. Muslim event organizers often struggle to find vendors and suppliers who understand their cultural and religious needs, resulting in a subpar event experience. This problem is widespread, affecting Muslim communities globally, and has gone unaddressed for far too long. Our platform offers a comprehensive solution that connects event organizers with Muslim vendors and suppliers who specialize in catering to their unique needs. From halal catering and decor to entertainment and photography, our vendors are carefully curated to ensure they offer the highest quality products and services. By providing a one-stop-shop, we are streamlining the event planning process for our customers and empowering Muslim entrepreneurs. Our team is building a digital platform that will serve as the go-to resource for Muslim event organizers worldwide. Our platform will feature a user-friendly interface that allows customers to easily search for vendors and services, book and pay for services, and manage all aspects of their event planning process. Our platform will also offer educational resources and support to Muslim entrepreneurs, helping them to grow and scale their businesses. We are leveraging the latest technology and digital marketing strategies to reach our target audience and make our platform accessible to Muslim communities worldwide. We are also building strategic partnerships with key organizations and influencers within the Muslim community to help us spread the word about our platform and reach as many customers as possible. Our team is deeply passionate about empowering the Muslim community and addressing the unique challenges that Muslim event organizers face. We became aware of the problem we are solving through our personal experiences and those of our friends and family members. We saw a clear need for a platform that could provide a comprehensive solution to the fragmented event planning market for Muslim communities. We are motivated by our desire to make a positive impact on the Muslim community and to empower Muslim entrepreneurs. We believe that our platform will not only streamline the event planning process for our customers but also create opportunities for Muslim vendors and suppliers to grow and scale their businesses. We are committed to building a platform that reflects the values of our community, including inclusivity, diversity, and excellence, and we are excited to continue working towards our vision of revolutionizing the event planning industry for Muslim communities worldwide.

Fokus is an all-in-one club management platform that helps clubs of all sizes integrate data-driven strategies into their player logistics operations. Since 2022, Fokus is the main internal scouting software for Norwegian Champion Bodø/Glimt. Today, it is the go-to solution for top Nordic clubs, including Rosenborg, Brann, Viking, and Djurgården.

Respire is a Norwegian venture studio focused on building companies within the energy transition and sustainability. We work hands-on from early problem exploration through company formation and early growth, typically partnering closely with founders as active co-builders. Our team brings experience from energy, industry, startups, and venture building, and we believe a systematic approach gives better odds in complex, capital-intensive domains. We build a small number of ventures at a time and take a long-term view. Respire contributes sector insight, structured venture development, access to relevant networks, and in-house capacity for early MVP development. We work with entrepreneurs who want real ownership and responsibility, and who are motivated by solving concrete problems in energy and green industry rather than chasing hype. We’re based at RE Gründerhus in Asker, a hub for sustainable innovation, and are now scaling the studio.