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Three years of ESSE: Now the growth program for entrepreneurs and established businesses is being further developed
With 280 participants, 28 masterclasses and an average participation rating of 4.7 out of 5, the ESSE growth program has completed three years of intensive work. Now Aggrator is developing
From space travel to agriculture – will give farmers new insights into animals
Birk Akselsønn Systad developed technology for next-generation spacesuits, but his childhood dream of working in agriculture never quite took off. Now he combines his experience from the space industry.
Lime & Leaf receives funding to develop and test plant-based meat
More and more consumers want plant-based alternatives with clean ingredients and short ingredient lists. Now Lime & Leaf has received support from both Innovation Norway and DOGA
You probably don't have a sales problem. You have a go-to-market problem.
Many companies believe that growth is about selling more. More meetings. More promotions. More salespeople. More countries. When results fail to materialize, the level of activity is further ramped up.
The website isn't dead, but it's been given a new job in the age of AI
When customers receive answers directly from ChatGPT, Google, and other AI services, it might be natural to ask if the website still has any value. According to David
A content-rich half-year for Aggrator
The first half of 2026 has been rich in content for us at Aggrator. We have been granted new projects, strengthened the team, contributed with input to national policy development,
Aggrator receives support for project to improve soil health and clean the Oslofjord
Aggrator has received funding from the Akershus County Council for the main project «Better soil, cleaner fjord». The project aims to contribute to increased economic development based on new technology in soil health,
Will help farmers detect crop damage earlier with AI and drones
The Norwegian agritech company Underflow is developing an AI-based platform that is intended to help farmers detect disease, fungal attacks, drought stress, and other challenges in the fields. The company was
Aggrator gets three new board members
Aggrator has welcomed three new board members: Ingunn Burud, Solveig Fossum-Raunehaug and Ulf Hustad. Together, they bring solid expertise to the board in research, innovation, technology and business development.
Keen Robotics develops cable-borne robotic technology for the future of fruit cultivation
Norwegian: Keen Robotics is a new start-up company established by the entrepreneurs and married couple Sebastian Bergt and Miria von Rotberg. The company develops a new type of agricultural robot based on
Betting on plant-based food for everyone: “It has to taste so good that everyone will want to eat it”
Norwegian Richard Nystad and Danish Toke Fonsbøl have launched the new plant-based food brand Wauw!, with the ambition to make plant-based food attractive to a wider audience.
Miljøcert enters Aggrator: Will make environmental certification available to all businesses
Many small and medium-sized businesses want to take environmental responsibility. But when the environmental requirements in tenders and customer contracts increase, they often face a reality: Certification is expensive,
AgriScale Spain 2026: from market insights to pilot offers in three days
The pilot AgriScale Spain 2026 took Faunus Hub on a three-day internationalization trip to Spain, led by Aggrator partner and Spaniard Salvador Baille. When Aggrator
Lime & Leaf develops short-distance and pure-ingredient plant-based meat
Lime & Leaf has developed its own plant-based meat based on pure, local ingredients. Now the company is set to further develop the product and build a scalable B2B model –
Johanne Kloster Ellingsen is the new Project Manager at Aggrator
We are pleased to share that Johanne Kloster Ellingsen has started working with us at Aggrator! Johanne has a professional background in biotechnology and entrepreneurship, and
AgriFoodTech Norway with three clear recommendations for a new national agritech strategy
Aggrator participated on Monday together with the other partners in AgriFoodTech Norway at a brainstorming meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, invited by Minister of State Nils Kristen Sandtrøen and his team.
Vibecoding: From idea to solution faster than ever
What if you could build software by describing what you want to create, instead of spending years learning how to do it technically?
Aggrator receives 3.2 million for three new innovation projects in Akershus
Aggrator has received funding from Akershus County Council for three new projects with a total budget of 3.2 million kroner. The investments are intended to strengthen local food producers.
Five trends and technologies that are shaping agriculture now
How does agriculture adapt to a time characterized by climate change, geopolitical turmoil, and increasing uncertainty in global value chains? The question concerns farmers, buyers, entrepreneurs, technologists, and decision-makers.
Record year for ESSE: Aggrator’s growth program with significant growth in participants and even greater ambitions for 2026
The ESSE growth program, with 10 masterclasses and 10 webinars, has completed its second review. The feedback from participants clearly shows that the need for expertise, networking, and a
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 Agrifoodtech Demo Day at Ås
Last week, Aggrator hosted Agrifoodtech Demo Day at Vitenparken NMBU in collaboration with ICEX and AgriFoodTech Norway. The Demo Day brought together over 100 participants
ICEX at Agrifoodtech Demo Day: Insights into a strong and innovative agricultural market in Spain
When Aggrator organizes Agrifoodtech Demo Day on November 20, participants will get a European perspective on agriculture and the food industry – directly from ICEX (Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade).
What characterizes agritech entrepreneurs who succeed?
Norway has no long tradition of agritech successes; but it may seem that this is about to change. Over the past year,
IC Technology enters Aggrator: Will make CO₂ transport easier and cheaper
How should we transport CO₂ from industrial capture in a flexible and safe way to the storage sites? This question is central to Europe’s climate efforts – and it is precisely this challenge that IC is tackling.
Why Investors Should Watch Norway’s Agrifoodtech Rise
On the 20th of November, Aggrator is hosting the AgriFoodTech Demo Day in collaboration with ICEX- Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade and AgriFoodTech Norway. The event
This is how start-up companies can meet major players in negotiations
When small start-up companies meet large corporations at the negotiating table, the balance of power can seem uneven. The big companies have capital, resources, and legal muscle. Startups often have limited liquidity,
New addition to Aggrator: Will revolutionize the health check of farmed fish
The start-up company Angenovo AS has now been included in Aggrator’s StartUp program. The company is developing a new method for checking the health of farmed fish – directly
What does the bank look for in entrepreneurs and start-up companies?
When entrepreneurs seek financing, the bank is one of the actors many consider. But what exactly does the bank weigh when considering a loan?
The founders of Glasir are working to make buildings smarter and greener
The newly launched company Glasir Solutions has now been included in Aggrator, and thus receives support in its work to develop a profitable and resource-saving solution.
How to succeed with visibility on LinkedIn – for entrepreneurs, start-up companies, and SMB leaders
How can you as an entrepreneur or business leader use LinkedIn to build brand awareness, engagement, and visibility for your company, without spending large sums of money?
AgriFoodTech Norway to Arendalsuka: How can soil health, food security and access to capital boost the Norwegian agrifoodtech industry?
During Arendalsuka, AgriFoodTech Norway brings together politicians, business leaders, experts, and investors for three engaging sessions to discuss how we can succeed with a Norwegian agritech initiative.
Nordic Foodtech VC secures €40M for new fund – bets on research-based solutions for the future food system
Nordic Foodtech VC has announced the first €40 million issuance in its second fund, aiming to reach €80 million. The fund invests in early-stage companies
5 highlights of Aggrator from the first half of 2025
This year has already offered many highlights – and before we at Aggrator take a little summer break and get started on a new one
Spanish trade institute visited Aggrator – collaboration on an international tour to Spain in 2026
Last week, Aggrator was visited by representatives from the Spanish international trade institute ICEX at the Spanish Embassy in Oslo. The visit marks the start of a
The first method of product development I learned to use - Salvador Baille
The post was written by Salvador Baille, a partner at Aggrator. Many entrepreneurs start with an idea and quickly get started building something. That
The Storting asks the government to develop a national agritech strategy
On Friday, the Storting unanimously decided that the government must develop a national strategy for how Norway should succeed in agritech. The proposal, presented by Høyre, was first discussed.
grabEAT: Glenda Anfinsen builds a Norwegian network of healthy self-service meal vending machines
Founder Glenda Anfinsen has developed a scalable business model that challenges fast food: hot, healthy meals delivered in under a minute from a vending machine. After
Waterwell received a standing ovation at the world’s largest health expo: – 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 want to invest in transformative solutions that go beyond mere IT services that merely reflect human needs.
From earthworm nightmares 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 slowed down, bought
Huma Energy becomes part of Agregator's incubator program
Aggrator strengthens the incubator with another exciting company: Huma Energy. Huma Energy develops a flexible system for storing and converting energy, tailored for industrial use.
Marker and Eidsberg Sparebank enter into a partnership with Aggrator to strengthen innovation and business development locally
Marker and Eidsberg Sparebank enter into a strategic partnership with Aggrator, the incubator at the research and innovation environment on Campus Ås. The partnership is based on a shared ambition to
Lars La Cour Poulsen is Agregator’s new Project Manager
We are pleased to welcome Lars la Cour Poulsen as new Project Manager at Aggrator. With a doctorate in biochemistry and molecular biology, extensive experience
How to avoid the hidden pitfalls in product development
Developing and commercializing physical products is a challenging process for several reasons. Although the potential gains can be enormous for those who succeed,
Global agri-foodtech events in 2025
Are you looking for the best venues for networking, investment, and insights in the agritech and foodtech sectors? Here we have compiled an overview of this year's events.
«This is how you make your business idea irresistible to investors»
At some point, most start-up companies need to seek capital from external investors, but do they have a competitive advantage?, writes Salvador Baille,
What will characterize agri-foodtech investments in 2025? Experts predict a greater focus on self-sufficiency and quick profit
The world's food and agricultural systems are at a crossroads in 2025. Geopolitical turmoil, trade barriers, and pressure on the capital markets are affecting both how we produce food and where it is produced.
Railway Robotics' Railship demonstrates 80% % more efficient inspection of the railway
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 haste in international expansion
Chief financial officers must include tax in the risk assessment when evaluating new markets, says lawyer Lise Ovidia Bruland of EY to økonomi24. A lack of planning can lead to unexpected
After a period of high interest rates and a shortage of capital for new business initiatives, the money supply may be fully open again
This post was written by Salvador Baille, partner at Aggrator, and was first published in Shifter. The United States has made it crystal clear that the democracies of the continent
How to succeed with angel investing: 6 questions to angel investor Christina Westerveld Haug
On Thursday, April 24, Christina Westerweld Haug will come to Aggrator to lead the ESSE masterclass «Finance Your Business», with the topic of angel investments. Ahead of the masterclass,
Aggrator turns 5 years old
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
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 obligations.
How to calculate the market size for startups? A guide to TAM, SAM and SOM
A thorough analysis of the 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 Tveit's three best tips
Negotiation is a crucial skill for entrepreneurs and startups who want to secure good deals with investors, partners, and customers. Bjarne Tvete, currently CEO at
Founders must deliver both promises and results
With a growing global population expected to pass 9.7 billion by 2050, and food production already accounting for about one-third of the world's greenhouse gas emissions,
«The AI chaos is only good for Norwegian entrepreneurs»
The DeepSeek panic was short-lived. New AI models open up new opportunities for investors and for Norwegian entrepreneurs, writes Salvador Baille, partner at Aggrator, in Shifter Monday morning woke up
Aggrator alumnus 1X Technologies buys Palo Alto startup Kind Humanoid
The Norwegian technology company 1X Technologies, formerly known as Halodi Robotics, has acquired the California-based company Kind Humanoid. The acquisition marks an important step in 1X Technologies’ growth strategy.’
ESSE: Norwegian agri-foodtech from ambition to growth
Food production accounts for 25–30 % % of global greenhouse gas emissions, while the world faces a massive challenge: the need to produce 50–60 % more
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