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MakePlans is an online appointment booking and event/class signup application. It works for any business that offers services for appointments. It also works if you are hosting any type of event, class or seminar. MakePlans goal is to offer a fast and easy to use booking experience for the customer and a good administration system with external integrations. See our website for more information.

Aether is a Norwegian startup based in Oslo, founded by a team of developers with deep expertise in maritime vessels and sensor data. We conduct onboard testing in Tromsø, and conduct our commercial activities in Ålesund and Oslo. We are building a SaaS platform for ships that maintains safe and accurate navigation during GPS jamming and spoofing, helping vessels operate with confidence when traditional positioning systems fail.

Mitt Barnebarn er en seniorhjelp-bedrift i Trondheim. Vi hjelper hjemmeboende seniorer med det praktiske i hverdagen: renhold, hagearbeid, småreparasjoner, handling og digital hjelp. Navnet sier det meste: vi stiller opp slik et barnebarn ville gjort. Et menneske på døra, god teknologi i ryggen. Problemet vi jobber med er at mange eldre faller mellom familie som ikke rekker det, og en kommune med vedtak og ventelister. De trenger trygg, fast hjelp uten byråkrati. Det er det vi gir dem, med samme hjelper hver gang. Det som gjør oss spesielle: hjelperne våre er unge mennesker, og for mange er dette den første jobben. Hvert besøk blir et generasjonsmøte der en ungdom og en senior faktisk blir kjent. Vi tror unge kan styrke eldreomsorgen og avlaste en presset kommune, og vi bygger en bedrift som beviser det. Vi er et ungt team som bygger noe fra bunnen, og vi tenker stort: å vokse by for by, og gjøre kontoret til en hub der unge får prøve egne ideer, lære ferdigheter de tar med seg videre, og bygge noe som betyr noe. Å jobbe hos oss skal være meningsfullt, og du skal vokse av det.

En global virksomhet I dag eksporterer Scanomat til distributører i mer enn 46 land. Dette på grunn av den fantastiske gode kvaliteten på produktet som blir servert fra vårt eget kaffebrenneri og våre innovative kaffeløsninger som TopBrewer. Vi har som mål å levere de mest utrolige kaffeopplevelsene og wow-faktor øyeblikkene - uansett hva din virksomhet er. Etter nesten 60 år med å utvikle kommersielle kaffemaskiner av høy kvalitet, gir Scanomat deg verdens mest avanserte og innovative helautomatiske kaffemaskin - TopBrewer. Med ekstern appkontroll og cloudtjenester har du full kontroll over kaffeopplevelsen. I Skandinavia har Scanomat mer enn 25 000 kaffemaskiner installert, og vi leverer til femstjerners hotell og høyt ansett restauranter samt kontorer og kjente fastfood-kjedene for å nevne noen av bransjen vi operere i.

ProTag is building a Digital Product Passport platform that helps manufacturers and product owners manage and share product data across their supply chains. We solve the growing challenge of fragmented, unstructured information by combining a network-driven SaaS platform with AI that turns messy supplier data into structured, usable product intelligence. Across industries, a new reality is emerging: products are no longer just physical objects, they are data assets. To sell, operate, and scale, companies need reliable information about what goes into their products, where it comes from, and how it evolves over time. The problem is that this data does not exist in one place. It is scattered across suppliers, stored in PDFs, buried in emails, or locked inside disconnected systems. Most companies today are trying to manage this with spreadsheets and manual processes. That might work internally, but it breaks down completely across a supply chain. This creates a structural problem: • Companies depend on data they do not own • Suppliers struggle to provide consistent information • Teams spend significant time chasing, cleaning, and validating data At the same time, external pressure is increasing. Customers, partners, and regulators are all asking for more transparency. What used to be “nice to have” is quickly becoming required to do business. The result is a growing gap between what companies need to know about their products and what they can actually access and trust. ProTag gives companies a way to build a live, structured view of their products across the entire supply chain. Instead of trying to centralize everything manually, we connect the different actors and let data flow where it is created. Companies use ProTag to: • Organize product data in a consistent structure • Request and receive information directly from suppliers • Keep everything updated as products evolve • Share product data with customers and partners when needed AI plays a critical role in making this scalable. We use AI to: • Turn unstructured documents into structured product data • Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and risks in real time • Reduce the effort required to onboard suppliers and maintain data quality What makes ProTag different is how it scales. We are not just building a tool for a single company. We are building a network. When one manufacturer joins ProTag, their suppliers are invited in. When those suppliers join, they can reuse their data across multiple customers. Over time, this creates a shared data layer where: • Information becomes easier to access • Data quality improves naturally • Switching costs increase for everyone involved We do not replace existing systems. We sit on top of them and connect them. This makes adoption fast and reduces friction from day one. We started ProTag because we experienced this problem firsthand. Working in industries with complex products, we saw how much time was spent chasing information that should have been readily available. Engineers, quality teams, and commercial teams were all dealing with the same issue from different angles, but there was no real solution. At the same time, the direction of the market became clear. Transparency around products is increasing, not decreasing. The amount of data required is growing fast. Most companies are not prepared for this shift. We realized this is not just a workflow problem, it is an infrastructure problem. The way product data is managed today does not match how supply chains actually work. That is why we are building ProTag. Our ambition is simple: to become the default way companies manage and share product data across supply chains. Once that layer exists, it unlocks everything else.

TaxHelper’s mission is simple. Help people get the tax deductions they are entitled to, without needing to decode a system that was never built for them. We combine software with a no cure no pay model to make tax help accessible and tied to real outcomes. We are building the easiest way to uncover and claim relevant, commonly overlooked deductions, using plain language and clear guidance from start to finish. In Denmark, 83% of our customers had missed deductions on their tax assessments before using TaxHelper. Nationally, around 1 million Danes are estimated to miss deductions each year, equal to roughly 11 billion DKK. TaxHelper exists to close the gap and put money back where it belongs, in people’s accounts. We keep building and improving, expanding the product and service based on real customer needs.

Gourmaids is a new startup, looking to revolutionize the food and hospitality industry. You can work at the time that suits you, and you can build your own client portfolio, and you can communicate with your clients regarding the offering on your menu and your availability. Cooks can utilize our fully equipped kitchens located in various towns and cities across Norway. One of our objectives is to expand into the region and beyond.

Smart, personal, and free advisory service for small and medium-sized businesses seeking new offices. At Spacefinder, we know that finding the right office solution can be both time-consuming and challenging. An office is one of the biggest decisions and commitments a company makes, and a poor agreement can quickly end up costing more than you might think. Access to the entire market, personal guidance, and digital solutions, so that small and medium-sized businesses can focus on what they do best: creating value.

I’m building Nuviou — an AI-powered career assistant that helps people figure out what they truly want to do and gives them a clear, personalized plan to get hired. It's like having a personal strategist at a fraction of the cost for a career coach , from self-discovery to job offer. I’ve built this solo so far — MVP’s in alpha, backed by Innovasjon Norge, won a pitch competition, and there’s solid early traction. But it’s time to stop building alone. Most people care deeply about their careers. The real problem? Career reflection is slow, exhausting, and restarts every time. I’m building Nuviou so that you only have to do it once — and then you own it, forever.

StudyBuddies is developing an AI-powered platform to help students form effective, diverse study groups. We solve the challenge of connecting students who struggle with collaboration or feel isolated, using AI to create personalized group matches and foster success throughout their studies. Research shows that a lack of social and academic connections leads to lower engagement and retention rates. We address student isolation and ineffective teamwork—problems that impact academic performance and overall well-being. These issues are prevalent, with studies showing that up to 40% of students feel disconnected during their education. Our focus is on empowering students with tailored study groups that drive learning outcomes and create lasting networks. StudyBuddies leverages AI algorithms to match students based on study preferences, goals, and academic strengths. Our platform includes tools to track progress, promote accountability, and provide real-time feedback. We ensure that all students, regardless of background, can find a supportive community and thrive academically. The idea for StudyBuddies came from my own experiences as a student. I’ve faced group assignments where I ended up without a group at all and failed, and I’ve seen others struggle and lose motivation because they felt lonely and unsupported. These experiences made it clear to me that there has to be a better way to create effective groups and academic communities. This became the driving force behind starting StudyBuddies.

SHITIKA STUDIOS is a fresh and unique jewellery brand that also dwells into sculptural objects for the body. The jewellery pieces are forms of artworks that can either be worn or adorned as objects. It focuses on bringing masculine and feminine characteristics together, making all the jewellery pieces unisex and for all. The sculptural objects and jewellery are inspired by nature’s rough qualities, industrial modernity, and futuristic aesthetics. Giving the brand a dark and mysterious vision. All the jewellery pieces are handcrafted by the designer and artist herself in her little studio in Oslo. With over 8 years of experience within the jewellery and production industry, she takes part in developing the brands sustainability awareness by continuously collecting recycled silver which is used for producing new pieces. SHITIKA STUDIOS also uses other precious materials such as gold for custom orders, and precious gemstones that are sustainably sourced. There are also other projects that the studio dwells into and that is the research and development of biomaterials, and how recyclable and sustainable materials can be innovated. This is carried out with a collaborative project called the Bio Deep Map, founded by the BioRegion Institute in Norway.

At the heart of our business is a commitment to offering personalized security services that are tailored to meet the unique needs and concerns of parents in Oslo. We recognize that the safety of teenagers is a paramount concern, and our services are designed to address this by providing a high level of security and support. We establish ourselves as the go-to provider for personal security services. Our strategy involves extensive market research to understand the specific needs of our target demographic, coupled with targeted marketing campaigns to reach and engage parents effectively. Our services are built on the foundation of innovation, leveraging technologies in real-time tracking, emergency response, and communication. We plan to continuously invest in research and development to keep our offerings at the forefront of the personal security industry. We believe in building long-term relationships with our customers. This involves not just meeting but exceeding their expectations through exceptional service, regular feedback mechanisms, and personalized customer care. Recognizing the importance of community in ensuring the safety of teenage & individuals, we plan to actively engage with local schools, youth organizations, and law enforcement. Our team comprises of highly trained professionals who are experts in personal security. Continuous training and development programs will be a staple to ensure that our staff remains knowledgeable and skilled in the latest security practices and technologies. We are committed to sustainable business practices and have a clear roadmap for growth. Presense’s business is anchored in the philosophy of providing innovative, reliable, and personalized security services. We aim to create a safer environment for the youth and peace of mind for their families.

To realize our vision of "better customer journeys", we bring our customers the smoothest content platform on the planet. Our mission is to empower content-savvy organizations to optimize the use of content through flexible tools for content management and distribution. We provide an API-first hub that enables our users to reuse it as digital assets. Our open, agile, and secure platform helps our users get the most value out of their content and streamline content workflows. We make daily operations easier for everyone involved—whether it is developers looking for fast and open technology, editors looking for full flexibility and powerful content management, or business people looking for a scalable and predictable platform.

Heime jobber med å skape gode nabolag i hele Norge. Vi leverer en plattform som reduserer terskelen for kommunikasjon i sameier og borettslag. I løsningen kan man reservere deletjenester, delta på sosiale aktiviteter, lese styredokumenter og bruke beboeravtaler. Heime brukes fra Kristiansand i sør til Tromsø i nord. Vi har per i dag flere tusen boliger på kundelisten vår. Og vokser eksponensielt.