Halden · copenhagen · LUND · HELSINKI
2026
For a sustainable and innovative future.
Smart Innovation Norway is a non-profit research and innovation company that supports businesses and the public sector with networks, capital, and expertise in energy transition, social innovation and applied artificial intelligence.
What can we help you with?
Choose what fits you best, and we will try to guide you.
For founders and startups
- Launchpad Accelerator with mentoring and investment access
- Startup and scaling Startup and scaling for entrepreneurs
- Conference center Host your event
For established businesses
- Applied AI Practical AI Implementation.
- Incubator Program Scale your business through our unique ecosystem, connecting you with the resources and network needed for sustainable growth.
- Research Work with our researchers
For public sector
- Social Innovation We help with proposal writing, project management, and coordination in national and European research projects.
- Energy Transition We contribute to developing the energy systems of the future
- Innovation Partnership Partner with us
For researchers and academia
- Energy Transition We contribute to developing the energy systems of the future – making them more flexible, efficient, and sustainable
- Applied AI Turning artificial intelligence into practical solutions that create real-world value.
- Social Innovation Get in touch to explore how our social innovation expertise can support your project or organisation.
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Our areas of expertise
We operate at the intersection of industry, the public sector, and research – connecting these worlds to create value, new business opportunities, and real impact.
Energy Transition
We contribute to developing the energy systems of the future – more flexible, efficient, and sustainable. This includes energy markets, energy systems, mobility, and smart buildings, and focuses on creating solutions that work both technically and commercially.
Applied Artificial Intelligence
We develop and implement artificial intelligence in practice. Through data-driven solutions, we help organizations improve decision-making, optimize operations, and develop new business models that are both sustainable and robust.
Civil Preparedness
We strengthen resilience in energy systems and society. By combining technology, data, and collaboration, we develop solutions that help municipalities, businesses, and infrastructure better prepare for and handle crisis and disruptions.
Social Innovation
Real change starts with people. Our social innovation experts use human-centred, evidence-based approaches to understand how people think, act, and interact with systems — informing the design of solutions that can be adopted, scaled, and sustained
Upcoming events
All events →Next · 30. September 2026, 10.00–15.00
Launchpad: Hvordan bli attraktiv for investorer?
Hva ser investorer etter – og hva skal til for at de får tro på nettopp ditt selskap?
Smart Innovation Arena
Read more →From energy systems, buildings and neighborhoods to smart mobility and digitalisation
Projects
Smart Innovation Norway has, together with our research partners, developed unique expertise in the fields of energy, social innovation and digital technologies and has been involved in dozens of research projects, many of them EU-funded.
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Bottom-Up NEB
Empowering community-led social entrepreneurs to drive sustainable and inclusive neighbourhood transformation.
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SE-HYDRO
Balancing hydropower flexibility with biodiversity protection and societal acceptance
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Let us build the future together
Get in touch to hear how we can help your company with innovation and sustainability.