How business gardens and incubators lay the foundations for growth
'Many companies have good ideas and strong professional teams, but lack the network, expertise or capital they need to take the next step. Business gardens and incubators help companies with exactly this,' says Randi Torvik at Innovation Norway.
Helping 4,500 businesses move forward
The business garden programme and the incubation programme, which we manage, comprise a total of 37 business gardens and 37 incubators across Norway. Each year, around 4,500 companies receive services through the programmes.
– The result is new jobs, greater competitiveness and more businesses succeeding both in Norway and internationally.
Among those that have benefited greatly from clusters, business gardens and incubators are
- Oncosyne, which develops cancer treatments
- Maritime Robotics, which supplies autonomous marine drones
- Kvitnes Gård, which recently became the world's northernmost Michelin-starred restaurant
«Despite operating in very different industries, these three companies show how access to the right networks can help turn ambitious ideas into successful international businesses.»