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Start Norway

Start Norway is a non-profit student organization focused on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among students in Norway. It engages 400 members nationwide through conferences, lectures, and networking opportunities.

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What Start Norway does

What Start Norway is

Start Norway is a non-profit student organization focused on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among students in Norway. It engages 400 members nationwide through conferences, lectures, and networking opportunities.

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Community
Founded
Founded in 2002
Approximate age
About 24 years
Structured capabilities
Community
Last reviewed
April 1, 2026

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Start Norway as a community

Community overview

Start Norge is an organization founded on November 5, 2002, with the aim of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among students in Norway. It was initiated by students from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim and the Norwegian School of Agricultural Sciences (now the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, NMBU) in Ås. The organization has grown from a small group into a nationwide movement, facilitating synergies between students, academia, and the business sector.

Community focus

Start Norge focuses on fostering a culture of entrepreneurship among students. It aims to inspire students to consider entrepreneurship as a viable career path and provides them with the necessary knowledge and resources to develop their ideas and workplaces. The organization operates through local chapters at various universities and colleges, enhancing collaboration between students and the business community.

Member value

Members gain access to resources, knowledge, and networking opportunities that help them develop their entrepreneurial ideas. The organization facilitates collaboration between students and the business sector, providing a supportive environment for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Membership

Pricing models
free

Format and cadence

Modality
in-person
Schedule
rolling-admissions
Commitment
light

Availability

Membership state
Accepting

Audience and fit

Audience
Students
Benefits
network-access and mentorship
Program types
community and bootcamp
Selection criteria
open
Stages
Pre-seed

Community activity

Events and activity

Start Norge organizes the Venture Cup, Norway's largest pitch competition for students, operational since 2004, which has helped launch startups like Hoopla and Costail. Additionally, the Start Forum serves as a central meeting place for young entrepreneurs to share ideas and learn from each other, featuring lectures, workshops, and pitch competitions.

Notable members

Start Norge collaborates with several key partners to support startups and promote innovation, including Innovasjon Norge, SIVA, Orgbrain, and Fiken.

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Last reviewed

April 1, 2026

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