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Johanne Kloster Ellingsen er ny Project Manager hos Aggrator
Vi er glade for å dele at Johanne Kloster Ellingsen har startet hos oss i Aggrator! Johanne har faglig bakgrunn innen bioteknologi og entreprenørskap, og
AgriFoodTech Norway med tre tydelige anbefalinger til ny nasjonal agritech-strategi
Aggrator deltok mandag sammen med de øvrige partnerne i AgriFoodTech Norway på innspillsmøte hos Landbruks- og matdepartementet, invitert av statsråd Nils Kristen Sandtrøen og hans
Vibecoding: from idea to solution faster than ever
Hva om du kunne bygge programvare ved å beskrive hva du vil lage, i stedet for å bruke år på å lære hvordan det teknisk
Aggrator receives 3.2 million for three new innovation projects in Akershus
Aggrator har fått innvilget støtte fra Akershus fylkeskommune til tre nye prosjekter med en samlet ramme på 3,2 millioner kroner. Satsingene skal styrke både lokalmatprodusenter
Five trends and technologies shaping agriculture now
Hvordan tilpasser landbruket seg en tid preget av klimaendringer, geopolitisk uro og økende usikkerhet i globale verdikjeder? Spørsmålet angår bønder, innkjøpere, gründere, teknologer og beslutningstakere
Record year for ESSE : The growth program of Aggrator with great participant growth and even greater ambitions for 2026
ESSE vekstprogram, med 10 masterclasser og 10 webinarer, er ferdig for i år. Deltakernes tilbakemeldinger viser tydelig at behovet for kompetanse, nettverk og et strukturert
Global Agrifoodtech Events in 2026
Looking for the best arenas for networking, investment, and insights within agri- and foodtech? Below is our curated overview of the most relevant global events
More than 100 Participants Attended Norway's Very First Agrifoodtech Demo Day at Ås
Last week, Aggrator hosted the very first Agrifoodtech Demo Day at Vitenparken NMBU in collaboration with ICEX and AgriFoodTech Norway. The Demo Day brought together
ICEX to Agrifoodtech Demo Day: Insight into a strong and innovative agricultural market in Spain
Når Aggrator arrangerer Agrifoodtech Demo Day 20. november, får deltakerne et europeisk perspektiv på landbruk og matindustri – direkte fra ICEX (Spanish Institute for Foreign
What characterizes successful agritech entrepreneurs?
Norway does not have a long tradition of agritech successes; but it looks like this is about to change. The past year has
IC Technology into Aggrator : Will make CO₂ transport easier and cheaper
How can we transport CO₂ from industrial capture flexibly and safely to storage sites? This question is central to Europe's climate efforts – and it is precisely this challenge that IC
Why Investors Should Watch Norway's Agrifoodtech Rise
On the 20th of November, Aggrator is hosting AgriFoodTech Demo Day in collaboration with ICEX- Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade and AgriFoodTech Norway. The event
How startup companies can meet big players in negotiations
When small startups meet large corporations at the negotiating table, the balance of power can seem uneven. The big guys have the capital, resources and legal muscle. Startups often have limited liquidity,
Angenovo into Aggrator : Will revolutionize health checks of farmed fish
Oppstartselskapet Angenovo AS er nå tatt opp i Aggrator sitt StartUp program. Selskapet utvikler en ny metode for å sjekke helsen til oppdrettsfisk – direkte
What does the bank look for in entrepreneurs and start-ups?
When entrepreneurs need to obtain financing, banks are one of the players that many consider. But what does the bank actually consider when considering a loan for?
The founders of Glasir working to make buildings smarter and greener
Det nystartede selskapet Glasir Solutions er nå tatt opp i Aggrator, og får dermed støtte i sitt arbeid med å utvikle en lønnsom og ressurssbesparende
How to Succeed with LinkedIn Visibility – for Entrepreneurs, Startups, and SMB Leaders
How can you, as an entrepreneur or business leader, use LinkedIn to build brand, engagement and visibility around your company, without spending large sums of money on
AgriFoodTech Norway to Arendalsuka: How can soil health, food security and access to capital lift the Norwegian agrifoodtech industry?
During Arendal Week, AgriFoodTech Norway brings together politicians, business, experts and investors for three engaging sessions to discuss how we can succeed with a Norwegian agritech venture.
Nordic Foodtech VC secures €40M for new fund – focusing on research-based solutions for the food system of the future
Nordic Foodtech VC has announced its first issue of €40 million in its andre fund, with a target of reaching €80 million. The fund invests in early-stage companies
5 highlights for Aggrator from the first half of 2025
Dette året har allerede bydd på mange høydepunkter – og før vi i Aggrator tar en liten sommerpause og går løs på en ny og
Spansk handelsinstitutt besøkte Aggrator – samarbeid om internasjonal tur til Spania i 2026
Aggrator fikk i forrige uke besøk av representanter fra det spanske internasjonale handelsinstituttet ICEX ved den spanske ambassaden i Oslo. Besøket er starten på et
The first method of product development I learned to use -Salvador Baille
Innlegget er skrevet av Salvador Baille, partner i Aggrator. Mange gründere starter med en idé og setter raskt i gang med å bygge noe. Det
The Storting asks the government to prepare a national agritech strategy
On Friday, the Storting unanimously decided that the government must prepare a national strategy for how Norway will succeed with agritech. The proposal, put forward by the Conservative Party, was first discussed
grabEAT: Glenda Anfinsen is building a Norwegian network of healthy, self-service meal vending machines
Entrepreneur Glenda Anfinsen has developed a scalable business model that challenges roadside eateries and fast food: hot, healthy meals, delivered in less than a minute from a vending machine. After
Waterwell got a big hit at the world's largest health fair: - International fitness centers want our product
How do you test whether your product has international potential? You take it to the world's largest industry arena. In April, Waterwell participated in FIBO, the world's largest
Blackout in Europe could be a golden opportunity for Norwegian technology entrepreneurs
We need more professionals and entrepreneurs, Norwegian or from abroad, who will focus on transformative solutions that go beyond pure IT services that only reflect human needs.
From aardvark nightmare to patentable innovation: Morten Blaauw protects Europe's fruit trees
After many years in banking and finance, Morten Blaauw wanted to spend more time outdoors and realize his dream of a small farm. He stepped down, bought
Huma Energy will be part of Aggrator's incubator programme
Aggrator styrker inkubatoren med nok et spennende selskap: Huma Energy. Huma Energy utvikler et fleksibelt system for lagring og omforming av energi, skreddersydd for industrielle
Marker and Eidsberg Sparebank enter into a collaboration with Aggrator to strengthen innovation and business development locally
Marker og Eidsberg Sparebank inngår et strategisk samarbeid med Aggrator, inkubatoren ved forsknings- og innovasjonsmiljøet på Campus Ås. Samarbeidet bygger på en felles ambisjon om
Lars la Cour Poulsen is Aggrator's new Project Manager
Vi har gleden av å ønske Lars la Cour Poulsen velkommen som ny Project Manager i Aggrator. Med doktorgrad i biokjemi og molekylærbiologi, lang erfaring
How to avoid the hidden pitfalls in product development
Developing and commercializing physical products is a challenging process for several reasons. While the potential rewards can be enormous for those who succeed,
Global agrifoodtech events in 2025
Are you looking for the best venues for networking, investment and insight within agritech and foodtech? Here we have compiled an overview of this year's
"How to make your business idea irresistible to investors"
At one point or another, most startups need to seek capital from external investors, but do they have a competitive advantage?, writes Salvador Baille,
What will characterize agrifoodtech investments in 2025? Experts predict greater focus on self-sufficiency and quick profits
The world's food and agricultural systems are at a crossroads in 2025. Geopolitical unrest, trade barriers and pressures on capital markets are affecting both how we produce food and where
Railway Robotics' Railship shows 80% more efficient railway inspection
Railway Robotics was established in 2021 by Kenneth Andersen and Jørgen Torgersen, after they chose to leave their jobs at Bane Nor to
Tax traps for Norwegian scale-ups: Lawyer warns against rushing into international expansion
CFOs must include tax in the risk assessment when considering new markets, says lawyer Lise Ovidia Bruland at EY to ekonomi24. Lack of planning can lead to unexpected
After a period of high interest rates and a drought of capital for new business initiatives, the money tap may be fully open again.
Dette innlegget er skrevet av Salvador Baille, partner i Aggrator, og ble først publisert i Shifter. USA har gjort klinkende klart at demokratiene i kontinentet
How to succeed with angel investments: 6 questions for angel investor Christina Westerveld Haug
Torsdag 24. april kommer Christina Westerweld Haug til Aggrator for å lede ESSE masterclassen “Finansier din virksomhet”, med temaet engleinvesteringer. I forkant av masterclassen har
Aggrator fyller 5 år
For fem år siden i dag ble Inkubator Ås til Aggrator, med tydelig ambisjon om å styrke utviklingen av norske agrifoodtech- og miljøteknologi selskaper. Siden
Is venture capital right for your startup?
Venture capital (VC) is a powerful tool for companies with ambitions for rapid growth. Although this form of financing comes with many opportunities, it also involves requirements and
How to calculate market size for startups? A guide to TAM, SAM and SOM
A thorough analysis of Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Available Market (SAM), and Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM) is important to understand the market size and growth potential
Strategic Negotiations: Bjarne Tvete's 3 Best Advice
Negotiation is a crucial skill for entrepreneurs and startups who want to secure good deals with investors, partners and customers. In this year's ESSE growth program we set a
Entrepreneurs must deliver both promises and results
Med en voksende verdensbefolkning som forventes å passere 9,7 milliarder innen 2050, og en matproduksjon som allerede står for rundt én tredjedel av verdens klimagassutslipp,
"AI chaos is only good for Norwegian entrepreneurs"
DeepSeek-panikken ble kortvarig. Nye AI-modeller åpner nye muligheter for investorer og for norske gründere, skriver Salvador Baille, partner i Aggrator, i Shifter Mandag morgen våknet
Aggrator alumni 1X Technologies acquires Palo Alto startup Kind Humanoid
Norwegian technology company 1X Technologies, formerly known as Halodi Robotics, has acquired California-based company Kind Humanoid. The acquisition marks an important step in 1X Technologies'
ESSE : Norwegian agrifoodtech from ambition to growth
Food production accounts for a whopping 25–30% of global greenhouse gas emissions, while the world faces a massive challenge: the need to produce 50–60% more
The companies in Aggrator collects NOK 135 million in 2024
The companies in Aggrator's incubator program have once again demonstrated their strength in the capital market. For the sixth year in a row, they have attracted over NOK 100 million in investments.
7 tips for Agrifoodtech companies
How can we produce enough food for a growing population while protecting the climate and the environment? Future food systems must become both more efficient and
Akershus fylkeskommune støtter Aggrator med 3 millioner kroner til vekstprogrammet ESSE og til næringsutvikling innen jordhelse
This summer, Akershus County Council announced NOK 17,900,000 through the scheme “Grants for business development and innovation in Akershus”. Despite strong competition with 42
5 tips for growth on LinkedIn
Ved utgangen av 2024 nådde vi en viktig milepæl: Aggrator har nå over 1,000 følgere på LinkedIn! Det høres kanskje ikke enormt ut, men for
Aggrator strykes med økt grunnfinansiering
Aggrator får, gjennom SIVA sitt nasjonale inkubasjonsprogram, økt grunnfinansiering fra Akershus fylkeskommune. Fra 2025 økes denne fra 2,2 til 3,1 millioner kroner. Dette muliggjør at
Aggrator companies working for better soil health
Our soils are under pressure. 60-70% of soil ecosystems in the EU are in poor condition. This has led the European Commission to present in 2023
Fimex with double award at Agroteknikk 2024
Fimex har gjort seg bemerket på årets Agroteknikk-messe på Lillestrøm. Aggrator StartUp– selskapet mottok her hele to priser for sine innovative bidrag til frukt- og
Kilter secures 95 million in financing
Aggrator-medlemmet Kilter, som har vært en del av vårt start-up program siden 2021, har sikret imponerende 95 millioner kroner i en nylig finansieringsrunde. Investeringen ledes
Perfect your pitch – How to make your idea investor-ready
Convincing investors to invest in your startup can be a nerve-wracking experience, but it's also one of the most important milestones on the road.
Innovative feed from BioXtraction offers hope for lower mortality in fish farms
BioXtraction AS, en del av Aggrator sitt Startup program, er i gang med et spennende prosjekt for å styrke helsen til oppdrettsfisk gjennom sitt egenutviklede
Capital strategy for startups
For startups, access to capital and strategic partners is crucial to growing and succeeding in a competitive market. This article provides an overview of
Avoid tax pitfalls: how to prepare for international growth
You may have established yourself in the Norwegian market and now want to look beyond the Norwegian borders. How do you prepare your startup for internationalization?
How to develop a solid business model for startups
For many start-ups, a robust business model can be crucial to surviving the critical first years. In fact, approximately 70% of Norwegian startups
International Expansion for Startups: 5 Things to Consider
For many Norwegian startups and scaleups, international expansion is a natural step on the path to further growth – or perhaps even a strategy.
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