How to succeed faster in new markets

If you are entering new markets, you need to make the right choices early. With local insight and the right network, you can reduce risk, save time and reach the right decision-makers and your first customers faster.
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Our local resources give you people on the ground without the need to hire staff or set up your own office in the market. This gives you flexibility and speed, especially in the early stages.
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Many Norwegian companies have solutions with global potential. Yet they struggle to turn ambition into action.

Which market should you choose? Who should you talk to? And how can you avoid wasting opportunities before you have even started? We can help you find the answers to all these questions.

Vind AI accelerated its global expansion

When Vind AI set out to grow internationally, it already had technology that uses algorithms and artificial intelligence to optimise the placement of wind turbines.

The challenge was not the product, but how to take it to the world effectively. Which markets should they prioritise, and how should they navigate local conditions?

«As a company growing globally, it is important to gain insights from people on the ground. We have introduced them to our local teams in markets such as Germany, Japan and Spain, who have been incredibly responsive. »

— Helene Bøhler, CEO of Vind AI
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'We didn't have to hire local agencies thanks to Innovation Norway,' says Helene Bøhler at Vind AI, referring to the international market advisory they received.
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Through our international network, they gained access to advisors in several relevant markets and support with everything from quick clarifications to specific tasks that would otherwise have required dedicated local resources.

The result was faster progress without having to build capacity in each individual market.

Adapting to the market

We have advisors in more than 20 markets around the world. Our colleagues in each office have local insight into how the market works and where there is demand for your solution. Together, we identify opportunities and potential pitfalls, giving you a solid basis for making decisions.

Small differences in culture, negotiation styles and business models can have a significant impact. Our advisors help you adapt both your go-to-market approach and the way you build relationships.

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Gunnhild Brumm is the head of our office in Germany.
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«Our local experts have unique networks that connect you directly with the right decision-makers.»

— Gunnhild Brumm, Head of our office in Germany
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Getting help from advisors who understand the language, culture and market saves businesses both time and money.
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What does this mean for your export strategy?

When entering new markets, it is easy to underestimate the complexity. What works in Norway may not necessarily work elsewhere.

  • With the right support early on, you can make faster, better decisions. You can validate where to focus, which customers are relevant, and how to move forward.
  • You save both time and money. Instead of building local resources from scratch, you get access to expertise and networks when you need them.

For many, this makes the difference between spending years testing a market and being ready to grow.


Published 6 Feb 2026Last updated 25 Jun 2026
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