Oslo, Norway: innovation profile

Oslo is number 140 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 41. It is home to 21 R&D labs, 6 startups and 7 investors in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index (311institute.com). Last updated 7 October 2026.

Startups

• Compello
• Gelato
• Krillbite Studio
• Red Thread Games
• Sonair
• StartupLab

Investors

• Bluefront Equity
• Canica
• Cubera Private Equity
• Equip Capital
• FSN Capital
• Hafslund Vekst
• Norvestor Advisory

R&D labs

CICERO Center for International Climate Research, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, Fafo Foundation, Government of Norway, Institute for Social Research, Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Health and Care Services, National Institute of Occupational Health, Norwegian Biotechnology Advisory Board, Norwegian Centre for Design and Architecture, Norwegian Institute of Local History, Norwegian Meteorological Institute, Norwegian National Research Ethics Committees, Norwegian Veterinary Centre for Contract Research and Commercial Services, Norwegian Veterinary Institute, Simula Research Laboratory, Smerud Medical Research (Norway), University of Oslo, University of Oslo, Volcanic Basin Petroleum Research (Norway).