We provide early-stage founders with the tools, network, and expertise they need to succeed. Our incubator program is tailored to support founders through every step of their startup journey, from market validation to sales and growth. With us, you become part of a small but unique community driven by openness, collaboration, and ambition.
What we offer:
1-on-1 counseling
- Up to 4 hours 1-on-1 counseling per month tailored to your startups specific needs
- Individual startup follow up after our ‘Founders Framework’ session
Startup-student collaborations
- Internships and project-based work
- Bachelor’s or master’s theses
- We help you find the right connection through our strong academic partnerships
Founders Framework
- Our startup learning program within the incubator.
- Covers key topics every founder should know, like marketing & sales or sustainability & innovation.
- New themes every 3-4 weeks, repeated twice a year – join when it suits you!
- Learn through academic content, expert panels, and hands-on workshops.
Network
- Unique access to a large academic network - possibility to connect with students and researches in various fields (IT, marketing, product design and more).
- Access to our extended network of academic institutions, industry leaders, partners and investors.
- Guidance and connections in the startup ecosystem, whether this be finding your next community or suitable public funding schemes.
Community and events
- A thriving and open incubator community built on collaboration, knowledge-exchange, and ambition.
- Social and professional events like weekly community lunches, waffle-Fridays, alumni event and community dinners.
- Access to office and meeting room facilities.
- Coffee, tea and simple kitchen facilities.
Templates and benefit programs.
- Access to benefit programs and startup offers with various digital platforms, such as HubSpot and Notion.
- Access to check-lists, relevant templates and communication platforms.
Who can apply?
- The startup must be established as a limited company (AS) or in the process of becoming one.
- It must be an early-stage startup, typically working on developing the first version of its product, securing initial customers and sales, and landing first investments.
- The startup should have at least one (preferably two) full-time dedicated team member(s).
- The company must be working on product development. Consulting services, e-commerce stores, and similar business models do not fall within Gründergarasjen's scope.
- Startups from all industries are welcome to apply to the incubator, but moving forward, we will develop a particular focus on green cities, people and welfare, and ocean and energy.
Join our incubator program!
NOK 3000 excl. VAT
Per startup, per month, for two people.
Additional NOK 500 excl. VAT per month, per extra person.
