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.

Young Sustainable Impact (YSI) was started in 2016 by a group of youth in Norway who saw the cop21, Paris conference and looked ahead.We believe innovation and entrepreneurship can solve most of our challenges in the world, that youth are the driving force, and in collaboration with the experienced and established – it can be done. Innovation program: We aim to find the best talents in the world, to create impact startups to tackle the UN Sustainable Development Goals.  In Oslo we are a group of very different people, who somehow ended up together, with the same mission. We have fun, excited people who are trying their best to help people and at the same time grow into becoming that person who can influence the world in a positive direction. It's about the main goal, and not being recognized yourself - which is why any disagreement we have, turns out in a positive energy. The power of trying to get YSI to do the most good, is vital! We have found a great spot in Greenhouse, with a gaming room, ping pong, garden on the roof, (A ROOF), and other cool companies from all fields imaginable.At the same time, we work with teams in Bangladesh, South-East Asia, and China. Extremely different cultures, who also have the same goal as us. This is both hard and exciting at the same time.

The Nordic Food Supplements AS (NFS) produces mealworms destined for food industry, animal feeding, plants nutrition. Our focus is oriented towards B2B market, we  provide: - Live, dried and powder mealworms to farms, pets shops, zoos and specific food markets. - Frass (insects poop) is a very rich nutrient for plants which we intend to sale to plant shops and also on a stand alone webshop However NFS AS is also a wholesaler of dried larvae to niche markets/direct consumer. My name is Frederick V. Richard, the idea of starting with insects protein farming emerged on a road trip in France questioning my future in IT companies (Yes i left bugs for bugs!). I have been conducing research on the possibility of rearing insects in Norway for a year before even approaching people about this project. Only after studying the feasibility of the project i started to gather 1 partner, which leaded to 2 other partners with scientific  and entrepreneurship/leadership background. Our team is now composed with Elena, Pål and Espen. We then started our first pilot site in an old farm (not a garage) with just 6kg of larvae to ensure we gathered enough knowledge on rearing insects under specific conditions. Today we have a cattle of ca 1/2 tonne and will keep growing til the end of the year as we plan to expand our production.

The All-in-One Solution for Brand and Marketing Needs Unlike traditional agencies, we have built our offering as a plug-and-play solution for all brand and marketing needs. We promise fast turnarounds, transparent prices without surprises, and top-talent creatives that will boost your brand. Klingit acquired Norwegian startup Graphiq in july 2024 and all services are merged under the Klingit name.

inzpire.me is on a mission to humanize advertising through user-generated content marketing. With the rise of ad blockers, brands are looking for a better way to connect with their audience. Powered by data-driven tools, the platform matches brands with social media content creators to create genuine collaborations and inspiring stories worldwide.

We find & match undervalued developers with modern companies. Recently, we've helped Mohammad land his first IT job at a 752k NOK salary. We delivered a top performer to TGN Energy in 2 days. We also helped Innovation Norway hire securely at scale with 49 job sim reports. All of this was made possible by deep IT job simulations; many times richer than traditional assessments.

TIND er et norsk teknologiselskap med røtter fra CERN og NTNU, med hovedkontor i Oslo. Selskapet utvikler og leverer et moderne digitalt arkiv gjennom en SaaS-løsning til universiteter og forskningsinstitusjoner over hele verden. En stor andel av kundene lokalisert i USA og inkluderer anerkjente institusjoner som UC Berkeley, Duke University og FN. I dag har TIND et team på 20 ansatte og kontorer i Oslo og USA. Selskapet er backet av Equip Capital og er i sterk vekst (ca. 30% per år) og har store ambisjoner om å skalere videre internasjonalt.

At Sustie, we are on a mission to help fashion brands take climate action at scale. We are building the Impact OS for fashion brands to measure, reduce, and compensate for their carbon footprint. We’ve developed a fully automated carbon accounting platform for navigating and empowering your business on a journey towards Taking climate action and building a path to net-zero emissions.

F3nice AS, founded in 2020, specializes in creating high-quality metal powder for additive manufacturing using recycled metal scrap. With a strong focus on sustainability, we are on a mission to revolutionize the additive manufacturing industry by providing a circular business model to our customers. F3nice’s efforts toward sustainability and challenging the status quo of additive manufacturing feedstock have been internationally recognized. The company has participated in multiple joint-industry projects, been part of paid pilot projects, and generated several commercial sales. We have received funds from both EU and Norwegian grants and are funded by international corporations and venture capital.

Knitrr is developing a digital learning arena and marketplace where pattern designers can transform and sell interactive knitting patterns. They are seamlessly linked to the LEARNknit training program, which will also be developed by us, filtered by given requirement specifications and linked to suitable yarn options - available for purchase on the spot, so knitters can find everything they need in one place.

Capsulate helps people make better buying decisions—together. Our software is built specifically for medium to large organisations that want to bring more intelligence, transparency, and adaptability into their procurement process. What makes Capsulate different is its balance: it gives individuals the freedom and flexibility to act with confidence, while helping the organisation as a whole learn, improve, and evolve with every decision made. We recognise that the role of the procurement professional is changing fast. There’s no “one-size-fits-all” tool for the future—but there can be a platform that grows with you. Capsulate is built to be that platform: a catalyst for transforming how your procurement team works, learns, and leads.

Are you passionate about sustainability and the future of the construction industry? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and innovative tech startup that is working on making a positive impact on the environment and the way we build our communities? If so, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are a tech startup in the construction tech space and we are focused on making offsite construction a more viable alternative for the industry. Offsite construction has numerous benefits, including reduced waste and emissions, faster construction times, and improved safety. We are looking for talented individuals who share our vision and can help us achieve our mission of making the construction industry more sustainable. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and be part of the future of construction!

Educas helps high school and university students learn how to learn. Our digital platform Superlæring gives students the insights and tools they need, and is used by students and teachers alike. Our content is based on scientific research from areas such as psychology and cognitive neuroscience, and is validated by learning experts.

Digital Workforce is a trusted advisor and a globally leading independent provider of services in intelligent automation on an industrial scale. We automate and maintain your business processes freeing up the time of your employees for more purposeful work. Today, over 150 large global customers use Digital Workforce’s services to transform their businesses with intelligent automation. Among our clients there are the largest financial institutions, such as banks and insurance companies, as well as production and logistics companies, SSCs, government institutions and hospitals. Founded in 2015, Digital Workforce employs currently over 240 IA specialists in the US, the UK, Poland, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

Business Angels Norway is the only umbrella assocation for regional or industry-specific angel groups in Norway. We are a co-founder of NordicBAN, the Nordic-Baltic assocation for business angels. We have ca 10 angel groups all over Norway, with >500 business angels total. We are an interest assocation, working for the interests of angel groups and business angels in general. We are part of several international initiatives and projects, incl the Nordic Angel Program where we need YOU!