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Impact StartUp Norge
Impact StartUp Norge is a Norwegian incubator and accelerator that supports early-stage social entrepreneurs addressing social and environmental challenges. It provides tailored support through a digital incubator and a selective accelerator program.
Overview
What Impact StartUp Norge does
What Impact StartUp Norge is
Impact StartUp Norge is a Norwegian incubator and accelerator that supports early-stage social entrepreneurs addressing social and environmental challenges. It provides tailored support through a digital incubator and a selective accelerator program.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Incubator
- Founded
- Founded in 2017
- Approximate age
- About 9 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host
- Last reviewed
- April 2, 2026
What Incubator means
An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.
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Capability profile
Impact StartUp Norge as a funder
Investment thesis
Impact StartUp Norge supports startups addressing societal challenges through capital, expertise, and networking.
Focus narrative
Impact StartUp Norge invests in startups focused on solutions to significant societal challenges. Through a digital incubator and an accelerator program, they provide services and an investment of 1 million Norwegian kroner for selected startups, emphasizing sectors such as health, environment, and social inclusion.
Value beyond capital
Impact StartUp Norge adds value by offering capital, mentorship, and networking opportunities to startups, helping them create measurable positive impacts in society.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $100,000
- Sweet spot
- $100,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 5
Portfolio context
Impact StartUp Norge has collaborated with a diverse range of startups, including Daba, which focuses on employment inclusion; Klar Kompetanse, enhancing skills for youth; Fornix, providing mental and physical health solutions; Fæbrik, working on environmental innovations; and Vilje Bionics, developing assistive technology for disabilities.
Capability profile
Impact StartUp Norge as a program host
Program thesis
Impact StartUp Norge is focused on supporting startups that address societal challenges by providing capital, expertise, and networking opportunities.
Focus narrative
Impact StartUp Norge invests in startups addressing societal challenges, offering services through a digital incubator and an accelerator program. They focus on sectors such as health, environment, and social inclusion, aiming to support companies that create measurable positive impacts.
Value and support
The program offers investment, mentorship, and networking opportunities, along with a structured accelerator program that includes camps focused on measuring social impact, sales strategies, and preparing for investment.
Additional public guidance
Q: What is the application deadline for the accelerator program? A: The application deadline is May 19. Q: How many startups are selected each year? A: Each year, 10 startups are selected to participate in the program.
Terms and economics
- Indicative investment
- $1,000,000
Format and cadence
- Typical cohort
- 10 companies
- Cohorts per year
- 1
- Format
- Hybrid
Availability
- Application state
- Accepting
- Next deadline
- May 19, 2024
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
- Regions
- Europe
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable alumni include Daba, which focuses on employment inclusion; Klar Kompetanse, enhancing skills for children and youth; Fornix, providing mental and physical health solutions; Fæbrik, working on environmental innovations; and Vilje Bionics, developing assistive technology for individuals with disabilities.
Common questions
What to know about Impact StartUp Norge
Upseed classifies Impact StartUp Norge under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 2, 2026
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