Five years ago today, Incubator Ås became Aggrator, with a clear ambition to strengthen the development of Norwegian agri-foodtech and environmental technology companies. Since then, we have had the pleasure of working with ambitious entrepreneurs, pioneering technologies, and engaged partners who want to contribute to creating a cleaner, better world.
Five milestones in five years
1. We have been the initiators of the BIT Innovation Center, in collaboration with the ARD, NMBU, and Ås municipality. BIT has become an important meeting point for sustainable innovation and value creation in Ås.
2. We have become partners in the AgriFoodTech Norway collaboration, with Klosser, T:lab, NCE Heidner Biocluster and Nordic Edge. Together, we are building a national agrifoodtech industry that we are working to become a new Norwegian export industry.
3. Last year we launched ESSE, The growth program for ambitious agrifoodtech and environmental technology companies. Last year’s program received rave reviews, with an NPS of over 60. This year, we are building an expanded and even stronger program, led by renowned industry experts.
4. We have joined 13 specialist mentors and several business partners, who contribute valuable expertise, experience, and networks to our entrepreneurs.
5. Our companies have raised a total of 760 million kroner in private capital, a clear testament to the fact that investors have confidence in the solutions developed in our network. The agtech market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 10%. growth rate of 15% until 2032, and we work to ensure that this leads to increased value creation in Norway.
Thank you to everyone who has been with us on this journey! We look forward to the next five years – and to continuing to create value for a cleaner, better world.
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