Research shows that 80% of Small business owners and startups don't have the tools, time or budget to make videos at the volume and quality needed to compete. So I decided to create an alternative route for SMBs and startups to reach the market - this one is via low cost, high-quality video production marketplace. Optix.io is a two-sided creative marketplace that connects creative video freelancers with SMBs and startups and brings them together to work quickly, reliably, and flexibly at a fixed cost. We have done lots of research in this field (as our team has an extensive background in video creation for the biggest brands and companies, and we know what mistakes are most common for the clients and freelancers. That's why we have drafted the right set of options to provide the perfect outcome. How It All Works. The client uploads a brief of what they would like to film, pick a date and time, confirm terms and conditions hit pay; we will then match them with a creative freelancer that will show up on the date, film edit and deliver on the same day. Freelancers will be able to capture more of their earning potential without having to compromise on quality. At the same time, clients can get more value for their money by tapping into the creative minds of independent creators. I'm Farzad, founder of Optix.io. I have over 17 years of experience in video creation. I have worked for the biggest brands and companies in Norway like TV2 and internationally like Google, Siemens and MTV. I have always had multiple requests from SMBs and startups to create content for them, but unfortunately, they couldn't always afford the rates, so with Optix, I'm making it affordable and effective. Optix is a small startup from Oslo/Norway, and We believe in small businesses. So we're here to help them grow and create the best video content possible from start to finish. And hope you can join us on our journey. ​ optixmedia.io | matchmade to create

Startup Migrants is a company based in Berlin and Oslo. We help cities to boost job creation. We are passionate about collecting and analyzing data that can help cities to solve their challenges. Our data is collected from 15 countries, 45 cities and over 200 in depth interviews with policy makers, entrepreneurs, NGOs and migrant founders. We also have created Startup Preschool, a 3-day crash course in entrepreneurship with and for young multicultural talents. We have so far done 84 Preschools and planning to many more in Norway, Germany, Austria and the UK and other countries. Our more than 1000 participants are now part of an acive alumni group and go on applying to accelerators and starting companies.

Fishby is a recreational sport fishings industry's very own "Google". Through our platform, a fisherman can buy ANY fishing permit in Norway (for now), even those that don't exist yet. The best thing is that we can do it WITHOUT needing the landowner/permit seller to pre-register on the platform or even know about us. It is a trading channel between the fisherman and landowner, and It is as simple as sending a "friend`s request" on Facebook. However, here you are not making friends, you are asking people if you are allowed to fish on their land and for what price.

We are a startup passionate about facilitating great, beneficial relationships between companies and their leads. With support from notable investors and sizable clients, we aim at providing the foremost platform for attracting and engaging leads. We believe in authentic journeys - and inviting your customers to be a part of yours.

Tørn.no er utviklet og eies av SoBo Community AS. SoBo Community er et gründerselskap som brenner for både teknologi og bærekraft. Vi tror at nøkkelen til et mer bærekraftig samfunn ligger i å bruke teknologi til å utvikle kommersielt levedyktige løsninger som tilfører reell verdi til forbrukere. Tørn.no er en norsk markedsplass for byggebransjen, hvor profesjonelle leverandører som byggevarehus og distributører kan selge sine overskuddsvarer til sterkt redusert pris til både private og proffe kunder over hele landet. Overskuddsvarer består av retur, feilbestillinger, sesongvarer og restepartier; varer som vanligvis har blitt lagret bort og etterhvert kastet.

GreenStock’s cloud-based platform streamlines logistics for the reuse of building materials. Organisations can use the platform internally to map available materials in existing buildings and leftovers from building projects in a database for reuse in future construction projects. This will reduce carbon emissions as well as overall building costs. In future, GreenStock will be offered as a digital marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of reclaimed materials to reduce waste in commercial and residential construction projects. Concrete benefits Streamlined management of building materials can reduce construction waste, while cutting the costs associated with wasting new materials. GreenStock’s digital platform enables users to save materials, manage transport and storage, and gather documentation about the materials. It also provides data on the carbon reductions and financial savings generated through use of the platform. Materials that can generally be recycled from construction sites include steel and concrete elements, aluminium, untreated timber, cardboard, paint and plastics. Leftover materials may include complete products, such as doors, windows, insulation, flooring and technical equipment. Market potential GreenStock has completed development of the beta version of the platform and is testing it together with building developers. A fully developed solution for a public marketplace will be available by the end of 2020. The company is a member of NTNU Accel, an accelerator programme at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). GreenStock is targeting the Norwegian construction market which represent an annual revenue of NOK 466 billion (roughly USD 53.4 billion), Norway’s largest building suppliers which represent an annual revenue of NOK 29 billion (roughly USD 3.3 billion), as well as the home renovation market representing NOK 76 billion (roughly USD 8.7 billion). Around 10 per cent of materials from all building projects in Norway have the potential for direct reuse.

SammeVei is a tech startup that rolled out 2 mobility apps in the past 4 years: SammeVei; the leading ridesharing app in Norway for the sustainable urban commuting and Pick App; the revolutionary home delivery app for anything anytime! Our vision is backed by the star investors and innovation grant. We believe in on-demand mobility in urban transportation; both in the movement of people and goods.

BlackBeast Pro is a unique docking station delivering desktop class performance to your laptop. Unlimited customization possibilities let you install your favorite graphic card and hard drive while having all the ports you need to implement your desired workflow and charging your laptop simultaneously. Laptops today lack ports, have mediocre graphic performance and are not user upgradeable. With its all-in-one design, BlackBeast Pro gives your laptop desktop performance without compromises. Housing a desktop class graphic card, blazing fast NVMe SSD storage and all essential ports while simultaneously charging your laptop, BlackBeast Pro will get the job done regardless of the challenges. BlackBeast Pro provides tremendous performance, excellent connectivity and versatile workflow for smooth execution of all your demanding tasks. With such power, BlackBeast Pro multiplies the performance of your laptop while being both future proof and backwards compatible. Saving your business time and money. When developing and producing the BlackBeast Pro, we always have the wellbeing of our customers and the environment in focus. To ensure low environmental impact, BlackBeast Pro is made of recyclable aluminium. And, most importantly, there is no need for an additional desktop computer and no need to replace your laptop at the usual intervals. BlackBeast Pro at your service, with its excellent flexibility and user upgradeability. The end result is: Saving the environment, saving money - while enjoying super performance!

Slow processes, bad user experiences and hidden costs. That is what most people are offered today when investing their savings. That is why we decided to challenge the giants. We will do better! We want to establish Kron as the preferred wealth management service within 3 years. This will be accomplished by providing our customers with the same level of advice that was previously reserved for the super-rich. Trough an easy, personal and intelligent platform, individualized to savers’ needs. We have no bureaucratic processes and don’t hide behind fancy titles. We focus on growing talents and everyone gets the opportunity to contribute with their special competence. We are better TOGETHER! We make mistakes, learn from them and back each other up. Development is controlled by insight, data and logic. We’re lucky to be backed by a large group. It provides us with freedom and implementation force to be agile and move quickly. At Kron, the heroes are the solution creators – from engineers to marketeers. Our team shall consist of the best and most hungry talents who have genuine wish to create and learn.

Energy producers and consumers lose a significant amount of undervalued heat. Our thermal battery technology can time-shift this high value heat, giving customers flexibility in dealing with and within the power grid. Our solution introduces you to new markets and additional revenue streams, pays itself off within 2-5 years, increases profits for decades and reduces your carbon footprint.

Kastel is a "Street Function" footwear brand inspired by California and shaped by Scandinavia. It embraces the laidback lifestyle of Southern California combined with the clean and functional design of Scandinavia. Kastel aims to only add functions that make everyday life easier while maintaining a clean and simple silhouette. Making bad habits just habits..   Born and raised in Southern California in the mid-90´s, Kastel has been brought back to life in Oslo, Norway to combine the best of two very different worlds. We at Kastel believe that people today use shoes in ways they were not intended, like sneakers in the rainy seasons, and therefor decided that we will take on the task of being the provider of functional footwear that address the actual needs of the urban lifestyle. This way we can turn our bad habits into just habits.

Epigram is a machine learning company based in Oslo, Norway. We’re currently solving machine learning problems for companies in Norway, but aim to create our own product in the not so distant future. Epigram was founded in February 2017 by previous and current students at the Department of Informatics at the University of Oslo (IFI). Today we count six full-time employees, and one part-time student.

Born and developed in Norway, famous for its rough coastline and world-leading subsea expertise, Blueye will provide the world’s finest underwater drone for ocean exploration. It provides you with unprecedented access to the hidden world below the surface.Blueye Pioneer is developed and tested in rough Nordic conditions. With years of experience from working with the ocean, we know how to make the tools you need to tackle challenging currents and high seas.

Moonwalk designs startup challenges organised as programs. Alone or together with a strategic or financial partner. A program creates startups and runs for two semesters with paying participants. Then the program is incorporated. With participants as sweat equity part owners of the entire portfolio. An equity crowdfunding campaign decides how many startups are launched. Moonwalk is a 100 days startup hatcher and accelerator. No one should work here for any other reason than that they really want to. I had to figure out a way to fund and source the competence of people, but also fund their activity so that we can share in the outcome. No one had really given me any pointers on how to do that, so I had to find a new model of crowdfunding, crowdsourcing and shared ownership. Me and my colleague Victor developed that over the course of two years. He was a previous customer and the most talented person I know in the areas of value-chains and complexity. I asked him to join me and he said yes. We are in this together.

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.