The Kristiansand region has everything from technologically world-leading test facilities to low-threshold services for students and entrepreneurs. There has been a gratifying development in recent years where one has seen a number of new environments emerge, and different actors who can assist with courses, programs or advice.
Business incubators
The Wave Sustainability Center
At The Wave, you can set up and build your business with other innovators working on the societal challenges of our time.
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Impact Hub Agder
Impact Hub is a creative, exciting and forward-thinking community in the center of Arendal.
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Innoventus South
Regional incubator that contributes to the commercialization of innovative ideas that generate growth and employment.
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UiA Innovation
Assists students and researchers at the university from idea to realization.
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TENK Center
A networking environment for creation and innovation in Østre Agder.
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Lister Innovation
Provides business advisory services, assistance in developing business ideas, market planning, networking, training, internationalization and other development-related tasks.
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Battery South
A resource centre for groups and organizations working to combat poverty and social exclusion in Norway.
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SinPro
Through relevant projects, SinPro helps to ensure that companies are equipped for competition and restructuring.
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Start-up assistance
The Wave Sustainability Center
At The Wave, you can set up and build your business with other innovators working on the societal challenges of our time.
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EIK
EiK - Entrepreneurship in Art, an entrepreneurial program for artists. It is a project that helps artists, cultural actors - across art fields, to create better sustainability in their industries, with art at the center.
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DRIV Agder
DRIV Agder offers guidance and knowledge for those who are considering, or have already established their own business in Agder.
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Lindesnesregionen Business Park
Lindesnesregionen Næringshage offers guidance and courses to entrepreneurs and businesses in all phases. We have an extensive network and access to a large national and international funding system.
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Tax authorities
Organizes various courses for new business start-ups on accounting, bookkeeping, tax, business reports and VAT.
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Gründerweb, Entrepreneurship Center
Assists those who want to start their own business in Grimstad, Arendal, Tvedestrand and Froland.
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SØRF
Sørnorsk kompetansesenter for musikk works to professionalize and strengthen the entire music industry in Agder. SØRF can act as a door opener, guide and link.
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