Oslo Innovation Week 2026

Oslo Innovation Week (OIW) 2026 brings Oslo’s vibrant startup and innovation ecosystem to the world stage. With over 3,000 startups and scaleups, and hundreds of investors, this week-long festival covers everything from renewable energy and climate tech to health tech, ocean tech, and the circular economy.

Explore programs, network with investors, and pitch your startup to scale globally.

Why Attend Oslo Innovation Week 2026?

• Connect with Investors: Meet 500+ investment firms and VCs actively participating in Oslo’s ecosystem.
• Scale Your Startup: Access workshops, pitching sessions, and mentoring programs designed for high-growth startups.
• Discover Innovation: Explore 80+ events across multiple sectors, including climate tech, health tech, industrial tech, SaaS, and more.
• Global Exposure: Network with international founders, investors, and corporate partners ready to collaborate and invest.
• Ecosystem Insights: Learn from leading founders and operators about Oslo’s growth opportunities, investment landscape, and scaling strategies.

Key Highlights

• 100 Pitches: Norway’s largest pitching competition for investor-ready startups, powered by StartupLab, DNB NXT, and OIW.
• Investor Arena: Digital and in-person matchmaking with startups and investors.
• Afterparties & Networking: Exclusive events connecting founders, investors, and ecosystem partners in informal settings.
• Sector Focused Tracks: ClimateTech, HealthTech, DeepTech, OceanTech, FinTech, IndustrialTech, Circular Economy, and more.

Speakers & Experts (Selected 2025 Highlights)

• Gründergarasjen & Polyteknisk Forening Experts – DeepTech & AI Applications
• Founders Circle Alumni – High-growth startup founders sharing scaling insights
• Global Investor Panel – VCs and LPs active in Oslo & Nordic ecosystem

Investors Participating in 2025

• Adara Ventures
• EQT
• Blume Equity
• Antler
• Ferd
• Nysnø
• Capricorn
• Speedinvest
• Startuplab Ventures
• LUMO Labs

How to Join

• Register Your Interest: Startups, scaleups, and investors can sign up to receive personalized program recommendations.
• Apply for Pitching Sessions: Investor-ready startups can pitch to top investors via the 100 Pitches competition.
• Plan Your Visit: Explore Oslo’s venues, networking events, and sector-focused sessions.

About Oslo Innovation Week

Oslo Innovation Week is Norway’s leading startup and innovation festival, uniting over 80+ events, thousands of founders, investors, and ecosystem partners. Owned by the City of Oslo and managed by Oslo Business Region, OIW is designed to:

• Support Norwegian growth companies
• Profile Oslo and Norway as innovation destinations
• Attract talent and investment to Norwegian startups
• Promote international collaboration and scaling opportunities