The Startup Ecosystem of Stavanger

Stavanger has 21 startups in our sample database which represents about 6% of Norway’s sampled startups. Stavanger is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Norway.

CITY RANKING

While Stavanger decreased by 66 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Norway remained stable at 2 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

2nd
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In Norway

Regional Ranking

77th
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21
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

264th
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66
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Stavanger

Startups in Stavanger excel in Hardware & IoT, Energy & Environment, and Social & and Leisure. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Hardware & IoT industry. One of the most promising startups in Stavanger in 2023 is Norsk Solar, Shoreline, and Kryptovault.

Global Rank

Stavanger is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Stavanger’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 78 and in Energy & Environment, and Social & Leisure. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Stavanger
Norsk Solar startup icon
Norsk Solar
Shoreline startup icon
Shoreline
Kryptovault startup icon
Kryptovault

Startups

Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Stavanger
Aivero startup icon
Aivero
Zaptec startup icon
Zaptec

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#78 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 8 startups for Hardware & IoT.

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#115 worldwide

The Energy & Environment industry in Stavanger is ranked 115 globally. There are 5 startups for Energy & Environment on our sample database and map.

Social & Leisure icon
Social & Leisure
#275 worldwide

Social & Leisure is ranked 275th in the world. Our database contains 4 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Stavanger's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Stavanger there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Energy & Environment, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 81% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Stavanger.

2nd

National Rank

77th

Regional Rank

Overview

Stavanger is Norway's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 77th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Stavanger is ranked 264th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Norsk Solar.

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Startup Infrastructure in Stavanger
With a large variety of initiatives, Stavanger's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Western Europe. Stavanger offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Stavanger's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

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Validé

Coworking Spaces

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