Oslo Teknopol

Oslo Teknopol aims to stimulate innovation and promote Norway's capital region in order to attract foreign investments and talent.

They provide free assistance and information to foreign investors considering the Oslo region as a possible location for future activities. Oslo Teknopol also helps access the Oslo region's unique knowledge base and connect with innovative players in the region's key knowledge-based cluster.

 

Oslo Teknopol is a non-profit regional development agency, established by the City of Oslo and Akershus County Council. They work closely with leading players from business, research and higher education, as well as national and local government agencies.

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