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Accelerator

Grunder Academy

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Norway
Norwegian, English
Varies

Test your idea and explore market interest.

Accelerator program supporting early-stage startups in Norway, facilitated by SpareBank 1 SR-Bank and its partners. Norway’s largest accelerator program for early-stage startups

What is it for:-

To accelerate business growth through mentorship, specialized training, and networking opportunities.

What can the funding be used for?

Accelerator participation (workshops, mentor sessions)Business developmentMarket and customer validationPitch and fundraising preparation

What is the goal :

Foster startup success through targeted business development and networking opportunities.

Funding scope

Not specified

Final report includes:

Application form details including concept, target audience, specialized skills, competitor analysis, and phase of business.
Grunder Academy
https://www.thefactory.no/startups
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Grant Application

Grunder Academy

Open
Norway
Norwegian, English
Varies

Test your idea and explore market interest.


Oppstart 1 supports early-stage startups that want to validate whether there’s a paying market for their innovative solution. This grant helps you gain key market insights and early feedback from customers, partners, or investors — before you invest heavily in development.

What is it for:-

  • Startups that:
  • Are under 3 years old (in some cases up to 5) and not majority-owned by established companies
  • Have an innovative solution that is clearly new to the market
  • Have conducted some initial market analysis
  • Can describe their competitive advantage and customer focus
  • Are ready to test assumptions with real users through a minimum viable solution

What can the funding be used for?

  • Market research and customer interviews
  • MVP development (lean, resource-light)
  • Early testing and validation with potential users
  • Activities that build network and relevant competence
  • Costs that help you avoid building something based on untested assumptions

What is the goal :

To achieve “market acceptance” — meaning someone external is willing to take a risk alongside you. This could be through pilot agreements, capital from partners, or interest from early customers or investors.

Funding scope

  • Up to NOK 100,000 (100%) for companies without employees
  • Up to NOK 200,000 (75%) for companies with employees (includes internal time + external costs)

Final report includes:

Results from activities, key learnings, next steps, SWOT analysis, expected capital needs, and plans for future development and commercialization.

Grunder Academy
https://www.thefactory.no/startups