The innovation ecosystem plays a crucial role in the success of startups, but these ecosystems are facing operational and strategic obstacles that limit their potential. The operational difficulties include an inability to effectively support startups leading to high failure rates, low engagement from startups, and resource-intensive reporting processes. On the strategic front, innovation ecosystems face intense competition and struggle to scale their efforts and establish sustainable business models, which often rely heavily on government funding. These challenges impact a wide range of players in the ecosystem, including incubators, accelerators, universities, and enterprise innovation departments. Addressing these challenges can lead to a thriving startup ecosystem, boosting economic growth and driving progress. By investing in the solution of these significant problems, the innovation ecosystem has the potential to unleash its full potential and drive positive change.

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.

Encryptia is developing an education in programming to help young people below 30 year to get an education and a job, with starting to play a game.(our course) Many young people are not in education or employees (NEETS), they are sitting at home and gaming. The lack of IT developers are increasing. We are working with UN Sustainability Goals no 8 and 10, to help more young people back to work, and to cover the gap of IT developers in Norway and the Nordic. Encryptia is togheter with seven young adults below 30, building a solution like a game. Made by gamers for gamers- to be motivated, fun and fast way of learning. The founder of Encryptia has a background from large tech Companies in Norway. Working with recruitment and employer branding, she learned that the lack of IT developers was and will remain a growing problem in the future. At the same time, her son was without a job and education and spent a lot of time in front of the PC screen. Then the idea was born,that also solves some socially critical problems. (more IT developers and more young people >30 year back to work)

Battkomp designs, produces, and repairs li-ion batteries in the 0.5 to 10 kWh range for mobility applications. We strive to grow into a battery factory that builds high-quality, high-performance batteries for demanding applications. We source the best cells from our partners, and cover the module assembly, housing, and battery management part of the value chain. We have design, manufacturing, and maintenance in-house. We want to run the whole business from Norway, betting on automation instead of cheap labour, quality over quantity, reliability over price, local over foreign. We work with Oslo Kommune, Hesselberg Truck AS, Bolt, Buddy Bikes, and various other companies. We are looking to start a large research project in co-operation with UiO in the near future. We are 2 people and 5 3D-printers working full time at the moment.

By combining artificial intelligence with behavior and people's buying patterns we can with our algorithms help to throw less food. Our foodtech company NoFoodWaste wants to contribute to the UN's sustainability goals in «responsible consumption and production». We're working with AI and BigData to help people save food and use less money.

WAID helps humanitarian aid organizations deploy aid workers. WAID provides a two-sided marketplace between aid organizations and aid workers. The organizations struggle to deploy enough workers for big projects. The workers want to contribute more than they currently are. WAID marketplace will automatically match organizations with relevant and available personnel for their projects, facilitating volunteer exchange between organizations. This gives the volunteers the opportunity to contribute more frequently to varied projects. For the organizations, this means rapid matchmaking, increased capacity, and savings on recruitment and training costs.

Online insurance-approved Bicycle Register in Norway (FG godkjent), www.bikemember.no. Founded in 2017 by a the Danish entrepreneur, Ole Jørgensen. Bikemember today has thousands of paying subscribers and growing double digit percentage yearly. Bikemember currently only exists in Norway but is planning to expand to other countries and other services soon.

We provide solutions using machine learning and neural networks to monitor or analyze processes in a hole range of processes and production flows. Currently we have projects running with Apcoa (the biggest parking provider in Europe) and BioMar (one of the worlds biggest provider of food to the seafarming industry) The potential and the market for ML is endless, and we're right there ready to provide.

Evetro develops a digital application to help teams enhance collaboration and find smarter ways to work. We specialize in Retrospectives which is a well known method for continuous improvement. The purpose is to identify opportunities to improve and to reduce wasted time. We want employees to have a safe and natural arena where they can share ideas, adapt to changes and explore improvement opportunities.

Taking the GPS revolution indoors combining standard Bluetooth and audioOur patented method of combining industry standard Bluetooth (BLE) and audio has enabled us to bring the GPS revolution indoors. Our SDK is compatible with the billions of existing iOS and Android devices. We take advantage of the unique properties of ultrasound for accurately measuring distances. When combined with our novel signal processing algorithms we achieve accuracy unrivaled by other indoor positioning technologies.

Anywhere is an application for smartphones that helps people find things to do. Anywhere are gathering information about all events and activities and gives you suggestions on what to do, based on your interests and position. In general, hosts of events and experiences, have a lack of marketing competence. Anywhere AS will design a tool that makes it easier for organizers to reach their audience.

Om data is an software development company. We are creating a software for restaurants, pubs and clubs. This software will help the branch in a great way and easy their daily work.  Why we are doing this is because we have many years of work experience in this particular branch and we know exactly what this branch need to grow in the world of Information technology. We at Om Data Norway and OMVA data solutions India love our work and what we are creating. We are 16 in total, OMVA containing staff of 14 and Om Data Norway staff of 2 but we will expand in number as soon our product launch. we have created a software for the restaurants, pubs and clubs etc. our software solution for this particular branch is the best solution in the market and very easy to use and understand. Our solution will easy their daily work, reduce cost, increase their profit and efficiency and much more. our product launch is set 01.08.2018 and 01.10.2018 respectively ( Scandinavia and India ).

Aladdin Services is a new Norwegian-based innovative logistics company with online services in Norway, which runs a network of contractors who provide services locally with their high standards of quality and reliability with our App, Website and Business Platform that provide services. We have professional competence in providing services to both the private and public sectors.

Lipscore handles the entire process of collecting and publishing customer reviews for ecommerce websites. And we are in fact the most efficient ratings and reviews platform on the planet! More than 20% of shoppers give a rating or review after a purchase and this is a lot. More customer ratings and reviews => more confident shoppers => less returns => happier shoppers => more return business => MORE SALES!

The goal of EnklereData (EasierData) is to make systems and data easier for you. Your SMB strugle in usage of software and apps mainly because they all behave and look differently. We have made it easier by developing MS Excel apps with its known user interface and behavior. This is our Excel apps/templates: 1. EnklereData BI (Graphical analyses)2. EnklereData CRM3. EnklereData Accounting/Invoicing4. EnklereData Sallary5. EnklereData Year to endTake a look at our demos on  www.enkleredata.no The basic idea that started the project EnklereData was when I was challenged by a client why all the software we made was so complex to use and understand. He said : why don't you use Excel, "everybody" knows Excel ! But, hi said, don't use programming/macros only formulas to secure it keeps the simple look and behaviour.After some sleepless nights I decided to show him, and here it is !