Kongsberg Innovasjon: Supporting Industrial Innovation and Deep Tech Growth in Norway

Kongsberg Innovasjon is an industry-based business incubator, investor, and innovation company headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway.

Established in 2002, it focuses on supporting the development and scaling of technology-driven startups and established companies across Norway.

Kongsberg Innovasjon typically invests between 1–2 million NOK in Norwegian B2B deep tech startups, especially in sectors such as maritime technology, clean tech, and industrial digitalisation.

In addition to financial support, it offers guidance on business strategy, market access, communication, and connections to both private and public funding sources.

Kongsberg Innovasjon leverages its extensive network of industry leaders, investors, and research institutions to accelerate company growth from early-stage development to large-scale commercialisation.

The incubator has supported more than 500 startups and taken equity stakes in several of them, contributing to the advancement of Norway’s high-tech and industrial sectors.

J.V.