Smart retailers have strong webshops and lots of tools and data to drive traffic and conversion. But most of their business is still conducted through their physical locations. Using our tools, the physical shops are able to communicate and adjust their customer experience to the individual. Using the existing payment cards and terminals, we recognize the customer and capture all relevant data as is the norm online. This unique information is used to design a better shopping experience in the physical space. Our customers are the well-known retail brands you know from shopping malls across Northern Europe and the malls themselves. Norway and the Nordics already lead the world in electronic payments and the use of mobile and SMS to enhance sales. Now, we are pushing this further by combining access to the existing infrastructure surrounding shopping and a digital mindset to build closer relationships between retailers, shopping venues and their customers. One example of a customer using our on-site technologies to build loyalty and traffic can be seen here: https://youtu.be/c0qcv7CtIZE

Fixing and repairing of consumer goods are declining, and have been for many years. It can seem cheaper and more convenient to buy a new product and throw away the broken one. At the same time, repair shops need more customers. We will create a digital booking system to make repairing easier and convenient. Consumers can choose their preferred repair shop and order repairs directly from their couch and have it sent and delivered. At the same time, we help repairers reach new customers online and a CRM system optimised and co-created with repairers. Our mission is to build a culture for repair and inspire people to take care of what they already have. Our main SDG is number 12 - Responsible consumption and production. Increased volume of repair will lead to lower consumption and inspire consumers to buy less and better products. This is a big goal for Fikse and with our digital system, we know that it will lead to more reuse. In addition, Fikse is also contributing to goals 8, 11, 13 and 17. We care about the environment and will always work for these goals. In other words: We make repairs easy and convenient. Problem Today, repair and maintenance of consumer goods are a real hassle. It can seem cheaper and more convenient to buy a new product and throw away the broken one. In addition, repair shops need more customers and better margins. They also lack a customized system for managing orders and communicating with customers. Retail businesses have a hard time creating a solution for handling warranty and refund. Research shows that the inconvenience of repair is just as high an obstacle as the price. On the other side, repairers struggle to get customers. They do not have the time, money or resources to be active on social media or promote on digital platforms. They are also lacking a good system for managing orders and communicating with customers. Solution We help repair businesses and retail owners reach out to customers and respond to the emerging market for repairs and circularity. We are in the process of creating a digital booking system to make repairing easy, fast and convenient for all segments above. And we know that this sustainable concept is a service they actually want. At Høyer Paleet in Oslo, you can see for yourself. Together with the high-end retailer, we launched our MVP here in mid may. And what a response. We have over 800 bookings as of september 20, as well as the retail itself. This winter, we will start developing a fully digital version. This way, you can choose your preferred repair shop and order repairs directly from your couch and have it sent and delivered. At the same time, we help repairers reach new customers online by creating a CRM system optimized and co-created with repairers. We can manage all cases of repairs connected to warranty and refund for businesses to ensure the consumer a sustainable practice on all levels. Our dedicated team is ready to help you take care of what you have - so that your stuff can live longer and you can continue living your life.

Doughnut is a community platform and tool belt for Freelancers, with one main goal in mind, to help freelancers make more money, maintain their income more consistently and meet other freelancers in their field that they can turn to for help. The most valuable tool I have ever come across has that one person you can contact at 10 pm on a Tuesday evening when you’re stuck on a problem - why not have thousands? What’s included? Community platform. How about a squad, a tribe and a community of operators? All looking out for you. Like it or not, in that line of work, you're mostly alone. What if that could be a thing of the past? I'm building a digital co-working and collaboration space for those that choose the freelance life. Sell your skills. Airbnb, but for freelancers. Build your portfolio, show off your skills and let people book you by the hour, day, week or month. Sell short-term, fixed-term, long, long term—consistency and repeat custom in mind. We handle the invoices, contracts and comms. You bring the skills. Trends and analysis Are you worried about missing the next big thing? We’ll get ahead of it for you with frequent market analysis to make sure you are always ahead of the game. We will also determine what other freelancers in your space are charging so you can submit an offer without FOMO. Next steps Head to our website using the link below and sign up using the form on the homepage to reserve your spot in the community. https://www.doughnut.no

Transparently NorwegianWe carefully select guaranteed Norwegian products, ship them via our own "digital highway of trust" to ourselves (in China) and sell them directly to end-users in the world (starting with China) through our own e-Commerce platform (and soon in our own retail stores). We are in business, we control the whole value chain, we do it differently and our concept can't be copied by big American tech or food companies. We also represent business opportunities for other companies.  Xuechun Zhang. Educated in economics and finance, 13 years’ employment at China Construction Bank. Founded several companies in China and operated them for six years before selling them and moving to Norway in 2011. Worked as yoga instructor while studying at BI Norwegian Business School Stavanger. For the past four years has developed large networks in Shanghai focused on the seafood industry as well as media, logistics, distribution, customs, banking and restaurants. Xuechun (or Tara amongst friends) runs our operation in China.Espen Strand Pedersen. Idea maker and concept developer of several retail stores, photography studios and other projects. Educated in photography and worked as professional photographer for more than 20 years. Experience in planning, start-up and daily operations of retail and studio businesses. In 1997 started Stavanger's first artisanal coffee shop, which remains in operation. Espen is now the CEO of Norway in a Box. Espen Strand Henriksen. Concept developer who likes to set things in motion, build networks, collaborate and see the world from multiple perspectives. Educated at BI Norwegian Business School and in the Royal Norwegian Navy. Twenty years’ experience in marketing, advertising, media, sales, management and product and concept development in Oslo and Stavanger, 14 of them working for the world’s first digital cinema company (CAPA), and was also a key person in developing the unique and award winning mobility concept (HjemJobbHjem/HomeWorkHome). Espen is in charge of stakeholders at Norway in a Box.

IBEN is a Norwegian lifestyle fashion brand for women that wants to express their style and identity trough the way they dress. Established in 2014 IBEN represents the woman that cannot walk into a room without being noticed for her strong appearance. Her «tomboy» mentality, freed and laidback way of thinking is always the foundation for her choices and interactions. IBEN clothing is meant to supply self-made women the wardrobe they need to communicate their identity and way of life.

MAK is a social impact start-up organization working to build capacity and facilitate knowledge exchange between young professionals from diverse backgrounds. MAK consists of Scandinavia’s largest community of talented and diverse individuals, with 600+ members from over 35 countries. In the field of innovation and entrepreneurship, MAK works to become Norway’s most robust platform for diverse innovation and entrepreneurship.

Multimedia Nordic is a fast growing IT company, focusing on mobile app, design and programming. We have opened two offices in Ukraine for design and development. Now we are expending with a Oslo office. The main focus for 2018 is app development and design. High quality, efficiency and reliability.

Helpadvisor ble etablert i 2016 av Bjørn Haugland, i frustrasjon over at han ikke på en enkel måte klarte å finne en oversikt over ledige tjenestetilbydere i nærområdet da han hadde vondt i ryggen. Bjørn etablerte Feedback Research som ble et av landets største markedsanalysebyråer med 60 ansatte og omsetning over 60 mill NOK. Han startet deretter Confirmit som i dag er verdens største innen utvikling av programvare for markedsanalyse med over 400 ansatte på 9 kontorer i verden, 77.8 mill USD i omsetning og 12 mill USD i resultat i 2015 og over en milliard intervjuer gjennomført i de siste årene. Han har også vært med å starte Symphonical som på det meste hadde 350 000 brukere over hele verden og flere andre selskaper.

Oiiku is a suite of web applications for organizing corporate events and interacting with attendees.

Historien vår startet med Aventi Technology som ble dannet i 1986. Aventi Group ble opprettet i 2014 sammen med Aventi Installation, for å kunne tilby en enda bredere portefølje innen teknologi og installasjon. Vi ser på oss selv som en innovativ kunnskapsbedrift med mange års erfaring på store, komplekse prosjekter. Eierne er ansatt i selskapet og Aventi Group er produkt- og leverandøruavhengig med kjernekompetanse innen fagfeltet industriell automasjon.

The Thorvald platforms represent a low-cost alternative to a wide variety of agricultural operations. All the Thorvald robots are built using the same components, but we customize each robot for your specific needs based on the innovative modular design. We can therefore deliver robots using standard parts but customized design to serve your needs. All our robots are built to operate in an outdoor environment. They are therefore IP67 classified at all the lower parts that may be submersed in water (wheels, lower gears, etc), and IP56 for the rest of the robot.

Bitreactive believes that IoT software development should be simpler. Developers need easy, repeatable ways to extract data from devices, process it locally and securely communicate into the cloud. That’s why we offer our tool Reactive Blocks. It combines the simplicity of visual programming with the flexibility of manual coding and advanced error-free code generation to build robust applications for IoT or Industry4.0. Bitreactive also delivers consulting, training, fast prototyping and tailor made applications to collect data from anything and send it anywhere. Robust, flexible and configurable.

Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 500 cities and 125 countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Startup Grind is powered by Google for Startups. 500 Cities | 125 Countries | 2,000,000 Entrepreneurs

Wonderloop is video-identity of people with goal of a new way of distributing wealth in the world. For users it´s social video-profiles of people. Wonderloop is a tool, more than a social network in itself. We want to drive traffic to social networks based on new connections made. It's the step before social networking. It's the step before everything. With Wonderloop, we wish to change the culture of human identity and with that change the way we connect and give - directly to people.

Availy, founded in 2021, is a disruptive technology player specializing in resource management and booking solutions. We have established strategic partnerships with key players like ExtendaGO and Zettle by PayPal, reinforcing our growth in the European market. Our platform is scalable across industries and locations, with a clear objective: to become a global leader in resource optimization. Availy provides a digital B2B platform that combines intelligent resource optimization with a seamless booking experience. The platform is designed for the hair and wellness industries in Norway and Europe, delivering a clear value proposition that includes: - Efficient Resource Management: Optimize scheduling of staff, equipment, and facilities, achieving up to 30% increased efficiency and resource utilization. - Increased Profitability: Maximize the use of company resources to achieve measurable productivity gains and higher earnings. - Seamless Customer Experiences: User-friendly booking integrated into the company's own channels. - Open API Technology/Partner Strategy: Cloud-based API technology enabling collaboration and shared customer journeys with other SaaS solutions (CRM, web, POS, etc.). Our goal is to become a leader in resource management and booking, supported by partnerships with recognized providers of POS, CRM, payment solutions and accounting. This ensures technical excellence, cost-effective solutions, and the distribution power to scale the platform effectively.