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Innovation Norway Start-up Grants (Oppstartstilskudd)

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.

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.6 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.NOK 200M

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