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Innovation Norway Start-up Grants (Oppstartstilskudd)

Innovation Norway Startup Grant Phase 1 (Oppstartstilskudd 1)

Funds early-stage Norwegian startups for technology validation and initial market testing in a low-barrier way.

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Innovation Norway's Oppstartstilskudd 1 (Startup Grant Phase 1) is a rolling early-stage grant providing up to NOK 150,000 to innovative Norwegian startups engaged in a demanding technology development path. The program's explicit purpose is to fund market-validation activities: specifically, determining whether a paying market exists for the business idea. Applications are accepted continuously, …

Market validation for innovative Norwegian startups on a demanding technology development path, covering activities that confirm whether a paying market exists for the business idea.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.4 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.innovasjonnorge.no