Alphafish is a design and data company in the smart home sector. We believe technology should flow so seamlessly in our everyday lives that it seems invisible and feels like magic.  Our flagship product is a smart power strip that does not look like a smart power strip, but rather a home accessory - like a lamp, breadbox, cable box, or a skull. We also make augmented reality accessories - namely a gauntlet for hands-free AR gaming. Our headquarters are in Stavanger, Norway, but our team is globally dispersed. We are led by former oil and gas people, but our skills/experience are diverse and multi-disciplinary. From wedding designer in Pennsylvania, to electronics engineer in California, to industrial designer in Paris, to video game writer in London, and even a film director in Malaysia - we are truly an international, versatile team. We love hybrid and unusual designs - with a healthy mix of tech and non-tech components, which also translates to needing passionate people with both tech and non-tech backgrounds, with usual and unusual skillsets. We welcome anyone who shares our values, and offer flexible positions and an exciting chance to build a great company from the ground up. Ideas compete. People collaborate. Come join us!

Improve Performance International AS is a Norwegian software and consulting company that has spent more than 30 years helping organizations improve leadership, sales performance, employee development, recruitment, and organizational growth. The Problem We Solve Most organizations invest significant resources in strategy development, training programs, leadership development, recruitment, and change initiatives. However, many struggle with one critical challenge: They cannot consistently turn plans into measurable and documented results. Common challenges include: Leadership training that inspires but does not create lasting behavioral change. Sales training where participants return to old habits after the course. Lack of visibility into whether employees are improving their skills and performance. Difficulty measuring the return on investment (ROI) of training and development initiatives. Recruitment processes that focus on CVs and interviews rather than documented competencies and development potential. Managers lacking tools to systematically follow up goals, activities, and progress. Our Solution We have developed two complementary platforms: 1. Improve Performance & Training System (IPTS) A cloud-based performance management and training platform that helps organizations: Assess current competencies and performance. Define strengths, weaknesses, goals, and KPIs. Create personalized development plans. Deliver structured training and coaching programs. Track activities, milestones, and progress. Measure and document improvement over time. Our methodology is built around the PROVE Framework: Plan → Run → Optimize → Validate → Expand This ensures that development initiatives move beyond training events and become measurable improvement processes. 2. Improve Job Portal (IJP) An AI-powered recruitment and talent platform designed to help employers, recruiters, consultants, and candidates connect more effectively. The platform combines: AI-enhanced candidate profiles Assessment and benchmarking tools Talent communities Employer branding Structured candidate databases AI-supported recruitment workflows This enables organizations to make better hiring decisions while helping candidates showcase their competencies, experience, and growth potential. Why We Are Different Unlike traditional training providers, HR systems, ATS platforms, or consulting firms, we combine: Performance Management Training & Coaching Assessment & Benchmarking Recruitment & Talent Development AI-driven insights and automation into one integrated ecosystem. The platform has been developed and refined through real-world projects involving: More than 500 organizations Over 2,000 leaders More than 8,000 sales professionals Thousands of documented development activities and milestone measurements Our Vision Our vision is to become a global platform for measurable human and organizational development, helping companies improve performance, recruit smarter, and document the impact of their investments in people. We believe that growth should not be based on assumptions. It should be measured, validated, and continuously improved.

Folq er en transparent og selvbetjent markedsplass som kobler kvalitetssikrede konsulenter med konsulentkjøpere. I dag primært innen IT. Kunder får øyeblikkelig oversikt over kvalifiserte og tilgjengelige konsulenter, og kan kontakte relevante kandidater direkte. Vi ønsker å bygge den prefererte markedsplassen for konsulenter på tvers av nivå, geografi og bransje. Eller bare å lage den diggeste måten å være og å kjøpe konsulenter på. For at våre brukere kan fokusere på det som skaper verdi, automatiserer vi administrative oppgaver og forenkler hele bookingprosessen fra A til Å. Teamet vårt på tolv er balansert med tanke på bakgrunn, alder, personlighet og kjønn. Vi ser på oss selv som ambisiøse og kompetente med åpne sinn. Diskusjoner og meninger oppfordres og er ønskelig, før vi tar en beslutning og gjennomfører dette raskt. Vi legger til rette for å kunne jobbe fokusert med høy hastighet, og med det holde tiden i møter til et minimum. Utover å spise lunsj sammen daglig (i en av Oslos beste kantiner), har vi månedlige middager og andre sosiale happenings. Som en del av Folq arrangerer vi også faglige og sosiale meetups hvor konsulenter på plattformen inviteres inn.

At Otovo we’re building the energy company of the future. We’re currently hiring to drive this revolution. We believe that homeowners and businesses should be able to get cheap and clean energy in a simpler way, that is more fun and puts them in control rather than the large utilities. We’re currently hiring to drive this revolution.

Shifter is an independent news site about Norwegian tech startups in the new economy. We cover big and small events in the startup industry while reporting on innovation in bigger companies. We focus on ideas, challenges, money, power, people and good stories from everywhere.

nLink AS is developing mobile robotic systems for the construction industry. Our mobile drill robot is the first mobile drilling robot of its kind! We will revolutionize the way this heavy manual work is done today. Imagine drilling the hundreds of thousands of holes needed in the ceiling of a large shopping mall.nLink focuses on reducing overhead work, by assisting workers with automatic measuring and drilling from a distance. Health and safety is our number one priority.

Innofactor is the leading driver of the modern digital organization in the Nordic Countries for its over 1,000 customers in the commercial, public, and third sectors. Innofactor has the widest solution offering and leading know-how in the Microsoft ecosystem in the Nordics. Innofactor has over 500 enthusiastic and motivated top specialists in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. The Innofactor Plc share is listed in the technology section of the main list of NASDAQ Helsinki Oy.

In recent years we have witnessed intense tropical storms, costing thousands of lives, as well as massive destructions. The total estimated cost for damage caused by hurricanes in 2017, is calculated at $250 billion. Also in 2018, we have seen hurricanes causing catastrophic damage and human tragedies. Tropical hurricanes are generated when masses of cold and warm air collide. And the sea surface temperature is above 26.5°C. We are doing research and development to cool the sea surface temperature by exploiting colder water deeper down in the sea. This will help us cope with climate change. The companyOceanTherm AS was founded in 2017 and is engaged in the research and development of methods and technologies preventing tropical storms from becoming devastating. OceanTerm AS also delivers maritime counseling. The challenge Many people have tried to find ways of preventing hurricanes before they make landfall, resulting in the loss of human lives. In recent years we have witnessed intense tropical storms, costing thousands of lives, as well as massive destructions. For example: in 2005, hurricane Katrina killed more than 1,800 people and caused damage of $ 90 billion. In 2016, hurricane Matthew swept across Haiti, taking 852 lives and destroying many towns on the island. The total estimated cost for damage caused by hurricanes in 2017, is calculated at $250 billion. Tropical hurricanes are generated when masses of cold and warm air collide. Another essential factor is that the sea surface temperature is above 26.5°C. Climate change is causing sea surface temperatures to increase. In the case of hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria that occurred between August and September 2017, sea surface temperatures were measured as high as 32°C. The big questionIs it possible to cool the sea surface to below 26.5°C by exploiting colder water from deeper in the water column? The answer is yes, we have the methods and the technology.CooperationOceanTherm AS is located in Horten (Norway) and collaborates with SINTEF Ocean AS in Trondheim and SILICIA in Horten.FundingInnovation Norway and the Research Council of Norway are supporting the research program.

Ope™ is modular furniture designed for reuse and sustainability. Like with LEGO, you can build and rebuild variations in infinite from the same basic components — making redecorating cost and waste-free. Our solutions transform open-plan offices into good working environments through variety and flexibility. Each cube can be opened or closed. Giving you endless possibilities to customize solutions for different rooms and employees. Wool cushions act as sound absorbers and bring color to the interior. With Ope, you get a Kinder-egg; storage, shielding, and sound dampening. You get a room divider without closing off the light - and which is open enough so that it inspires interaction. You can also create a room within the room and make social spaces. The click patent in the connectors is the key that enables you to easily assemble the modules so that you can customize solutions to get the best working environment for your office and employees - and you can rebuild and expand with just a few clicks. Ope™ was designed by Lars Urheim and Eirik Høvik Helgesen and has an elegant Scandinavian design that lets in light from all sides and gives it a soft and modern look. Influenced by the modern Scandinavian lifestyle, Ope™ set out to create a timeless furniture system to meet demands for sustainability, flexibility, and individuality. Ope™ challenges the idea that furniture must be a static object and is unique in the sense that the form and function are decided by the user. Ope makes it easy to make a sustainable choice. Please contact us to find out how Ope can improve your working environment.

Progbit is an independent design center helping you to convert your idea into your product. We have wide knowledge of electronic design covering all aspects from hardware to embedded systems including processor and FPGAs. Our main focus is implementing advanced functions in FPGAs and ASICs. ProgBit was founded April 1st 2014 by three experienced designers from Nera/Ceragon and Mikrokrets. We have broad knowledge of radio, modem, telecom, datacom and ultrasound. There are many potential pitfalls when designing FPGA and ASICs. To avoid these, Progbit has a strong focus on design methodologies. This includes partition of the design, naming conventions, clock domain crossing, state machines, reset methodologies and so on. All this is to avoid design errors that can be so hard to debug. ProgBit has also focus on making the FPGA code readable and reusable. This includes sensible signal names and heavy commenting in the code. This makes it easy for anyone to take the code and do improvements in the future. Our target is to design the FPGA together with you and improve your knowledge during the design process. Hence you will be able to maintain and further develop the design afterwards.

Based in Stavanger, Norway, Desert Control is a clean tech company that specializes in turning deserts to green land using our patented Liquid NanoClay. Through a patented mixing process, LNC combines clay and water and is then spread onto sandy soil.

Stingray Marine Solutions AS offers intelligent technology for the aquaculture industry. The mission is to facilitate sustainable, intelligent and increased salmon production. Through the use of camera vision, advanced software, data collection and laser technology, the Stingray system removes sea lice from the fish in a gentle, efficient and welfare friendly way. BIG DATA is collected, integrated, structured and presented as useful reports to farmers. This enables Stingray users to secure better fish welfare, reduce handling of the animals and harvest smarter from the sea.

Spiff is your personal assistant for saving and investing money. For yourself and your loved ones. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. Unfortunately, this is not how the world works today. We want to change this by providing a service that makes planning, saving and investing easier and more accessible than ever before. We believe that women hold the key to a better world, so that is where we start our work for more equality. Spiff is a social, meaningful and rewarding savings-app.      Spiff was born as a result of two passionate feminist entrepreneurs seeking to capitalize on their skills and experience to make a difference. Aware of inequalities across gender, culture, race and other loci, Spiff aspires to increase the accessibility of saving and investing money and to empower anyone to be financially independent.

Based in Norway, Recharge Health is a team of innovators dedicated to unlocking the full potential of the human body. Through collaboration with doctors and researchers worldwide, we've created FlexBeam, a revolutionary recovery device utilizing targeted infrared light therapy. Our mission is to bring the power of infrared light therapy into every home. More on FlexBeam: FlexBeam is the most powerful infrared therapy device of its kind. This non-pharmaceutical, non-invasive solution is already making a significant impact on the lives of many. With over 40,000 satisfied customers worldwide and endorsements from notable, global athletes, this wearable recovery device is changing the game of athletic recovery and health optimization. Developed with NASA-inspired technology, FlexBeam uses infrared light therapy to deliver powerful wavelengths of red (610-650nm) and near-infrared (800-850nm) light at up to 110mW/cm2, and a total optical power output of 5.5W. This powerful and targeted light stimulates your cells to produce more energy – so you can repair muscle, relieve pain, and recover faster. Learn more about our company here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEv3BimOCS8

Pitch40 er en hybrid møteplass mellom investorer og vekstselskaper. Vi kombinerer teknologi, nettverk og gjennomføringskraft for å koble kapital med ambisiøse selskaper. Vi utvikler en investeringsplattform og bygger et profesjonelt investor-community med mål om å gjøre kapitalinnhenting mer effektiv, transparent og strukturert.