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StartUpSmia NMBU
StartUpSmia NMBU is a student incubator at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) that provides tools and resources for student innovation and startup development.
Overview
What StartUpSmia NMBU does
What StartUpSmia NMBU is
StartUpSmia NMBU is a student incubator at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) that provides tools and resources for student innovation and startup development.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host and community capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Incubator
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host · Community
- Last reviewed
- March 27, 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
StartUpSmia NMBU as a funder
Investment thesis
StartUpSmia focuses on guiding students from the initial spark of entrepreneurship to the development of startups, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students.
Focus narrative
StartUpSmia invests in early-stage startup ideas, helping them progress from concept to prototype, initial business model, and securing their first customers and funding. The organization offers mentorship, access to co-working spaces, workshops, and connections to external resources.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Europe
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Capability profile
StartUpSmia NMBU as a program host
Program thesis
StartUpSmia is an organization based at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) that focuses on guiding students from the initial spark of entrepreneurship to the development of startups.
Focus narrative
StartUpSmia invests in early-stage startup ideas, assisting them in progressing from concept to prototype, initial business model, and securing their first customers and funding. The organization offers mentorship, access to co-working spaces, workshops, and connections to external resources.
Value and support
The incubator program provides desk space, coaching, and access to facilities at the BIT innovation center. Participants engage in regular meetings with a startup coach and fellow incubatees, enhancing their entrepreneurial skills and network.
Format and cadence
- Typical duration
- 12 weeks
- Format
- In Person
Availability
- Application state
- Accepting
- Next deadline
- April 1, 2024
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Europe
Capability profile
StartUpSmia NMBU as a community
Community overview
StartUpSmia is an organization based at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). It focuses on guiding students from the initial spark of entrepreneurship to the development of startups. The organization provides support through various programs and resources aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students.
Community focus
StartUpSmia invests in early-stage startup ideas, helping them progress from concept to prototype, initial business model, and securing their first customers and funding. The organization offers mentorship, access to co-working spaces, workshops, and connections to external resources.
Member value
Members benefit from mentorship, access to co-working spaces, workshops, and connections to external resources that support their entrepreneurial journey.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- April 1, 2024
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Students
- Benefits
- mentorship, network-access, and office-space
- Program types
- incubator and community
- Selection criteria
- application
- Stages
- Pre-seed
- Regions
- Europe
Community activity
Events and activity
StartUpSmia hosts various events including Pitch Night, where participants can pitch their ideas to investors, and Innovation Sprint, a collaborative program for developing ideas.
Common questions
What to know about StartUpSmia NMBU
Upseed classifies StartUpSmia NMBU under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, program host, and community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 27, 2026
Known limits
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