The Startup Ecosystem of Oslo
Oslo has 218 startups in our sample database which represents about 61% of Norway’s sampled startups. Oslo is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Norway.
CITY RANKING
In 2023, the startup scene of Oslo developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 8 spots.
National Ranking
In Norway
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Oslo
Global Rank
Oslo is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Oslo’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 34 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Software and Data. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Norway - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 64th + 8 | 9.963 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 264th - 66 | 1.745 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd + 1 | 344th + 29 | 1.023 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th - 1 | 413th - 81 | 0.770 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 613th + 125 | 0.341 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 832nd - 41 | 0.181 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th + 2 | 898th - 71 | 0.152 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 917th - 92 | 0.144 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Oslo
Startups
Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Oslo
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 75 startups for Hardware & IoT.
The Ecommerce & Retail industry in Oslo is ranked 35 globally. There are 26 startups for Ecommerce & Retail on our sample database and map.
Software and Data is ranked 56th in the world. Our database contains 24 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Oslo's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Oslo there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Ecommerce & Retail, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 57% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Oslo.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Oslo is Norway's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 15th in Western Europe. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Oslo is ranked 64th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Oda.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Oslo
Accelerators
Katapult
StartupLab
TheFactory
Coworking Spaces
Tjuvholmen Allé 3
Haakon VIIs Gate 5
Regus - Oslo, Posthuset
Organizations
Startup Norway
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