Start-up Grant Phase 1 — Market Clarification
Funds young Norwegian start-ups validating market need and business feasibility in their early growth journey.
Start-up Grant Phase 1 (Oppstartstilskudd Markedsavklaring / Market Clarification) is the entry-point grant from Innovation Norway for young Norwegian companies. The grant provides NOK 100,000 to NOK 150,000 to test the business idea, validate the customer problem, confirm initial market interest, and prepare the foundation for Phase 2 (Commercialisation).
Phase 1 funds focused early-stage activi…
Young Norwegian companies (typically under 5 years old) testing innovative business ideas. Scalable business model with international growth potential.
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