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Must Attend Startup Events in Oslo, Norway

Oslo's biggest founder week of 2027 is Oslo Innovation Week on 25–28 October, when Nordic investors fill the city. Before that, November 2026 is strong for health founders: EHiN, an AI and antibodies hackathon and the DNB Nordic Healthcare Conference. Women leaders meet for free at Power Ladies on 17 November.
This guide lists startup, tech, investor and women-founder events in Oslo and nearby Lillestrøm, from November 2026 to the end of 2027. We checked every date on the organiser's own website. We mark each event as Confirmed (date on the official site), Announced (date from a reliable second source) or Expected (based on past editions only). For the rest of Norway and other cities, see the list at the end.
This article is regularly updated with new events. Do you know about an event that needs to be added? Send us some info and we will see if it's a fit.

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Must Attend Startup Events in Oslo 2026–2027: Calendar from November 2026 to October 2027

DatesEventVenueTypeStatus
10–11 Nov 2026EHiNX Meeting Point, SkjettenE-health conferenceConfirmed
14 Nov 2026AI x Antibodies HackathonOCC Innovation ParkHackathonConfirmed
17 Nov 2026Power LadiesMesh NationaltheatretWomen leaders' evening (free)Confirmed
19 Nov 2026InLifeScienceOslo Science ParkLife science conferenceAnnounced
24 Nov 2026DNB Nordic Healthcare ConferenceDNB headquartersHealthcare investor conferenceAnnounced
1 Dec 2026Finance Innovation Christmas AfterworkAndre bollerFintech networkingConfirmed
7–9 Dec 2026NDC AIRebelAI developer conferenceConfirmed
14 Jan 2027Cancer CrosslinksOCC Innovation ParkOncology meetingConfirmed
9–10 Feb 2027Norway Life ScienceMeet UllevaalLife science conferenceConfirmed
15–18 Feb 2027NDC SecurityRadisson Blu ScandinaviaSecurity conferenceConfirmed
11–12 Mar 2027NM i AI finalNBIM and onlineAI championship (free)Confirmed
12–13 May 2027Oslo Tech ShowNOVA Spektrum, LillestrømTech expo (free)Confirmed
25–26 May 2027Web RebelsOsloWeb developer conferenceConfirmed
31 May–2 Jun 2027Oslo Freedom ForumOsloHuman rights and tech forumConfirmed
31 May–4 Jun 2027NDC OsloOslo SpektrumDeveloper conferenceConfirmed
7–11 Jun 2027Nor-ShippingNOVA Spektrum, LillestrømMaritime weekConfirmed
22–23 Sep 2027Oslo Business ForumNOVA Spektrum, LillestrømLeadership conferenceConfirmed
25–28 Oct 2027Oslo Innovation WeekVenues across OsloStartup and innovation weekConfirmed

Autumn and winter 2026

EHiN and the AI x Antibodies Hackathon: 10–14 November 2026

📅 EHiN 2026Confirmed
Dates10–11 November 2026, 9 AM–5 PM
WhereX Meeting Point Norway, Kragerudveien 50, Skjetten (Lillestrøm)
TypeE-health conference, in person with digital access
Who it's forHealth tech founders, hospitals and the public sector
TicketsTickets on the official site
Official siteehin.no
Norway's largest e-health conference, with a scale-up pavilion run with Norway Health Tech and Innovation Norway. See our healthtech startup events.
📅 AI x Antibodies: One-Day HackathonConfirmed
DatesSaturday 14 November 2026, 9 AM–9 PM
WhereOslo Cancer Cluster Innovation Park, Ullernchausséen 64, Oslo
TypeHackathon
Who it's forCoders, biologists and founders
TicketsNot stated
Official siteoslo-ai-antibodies-hackathon
Run by Nucleate Norway with Girls Who ML. Teams pitch in the evening for a USD 3,000 prize, and they are judged partly on how they would raise money. See our biotech events.

Power Ladies: 17 November 2026

📅 Power Ladies: Ledelse, kapital og AI i en usikker tidConfirmed
DatesTuesday 17 November 2026, 5–7:30 PM
WhereMesh Nationaltheatret, Tordenskiolds gate 2, Oslo
TypeTalks and networking, in Norwegian
Who it's forWomen leaders, investors and founders
TicketsFree; register on Luma
Official siteluma.com
Leadership, capital and AI in uncertain times, with Snøhetta CEO Isabella Alveberg, Kiran Aziz of KLP and the AI researcher and founder Ishita Barua. The only dated women-focused evening we found in Oslo this season.

InLifeScience and the DNB Nordic Healthcare Conference: 19–24 November 2026

📅 InLifeScience 2026: Securing the FutureAnnounced
DatesThursday 19 November 2026, 9 AM–2:45 PM
WhereOslo Science Park, Gaustadalléen 21, Oslo
TypeLife science conference
Who it's forLife science founders and the cluster
TicketsNot published
Official sitethelifesciencecluster.no
📅 DNB Nordic Healthcare Conference 2026Announced
DatesTuesday 24 November 2026, 9 AM–4 PM
WhereDNB headquarters, Dronning Eufemias gate 30, Oslo
TypeHealthcare investor conference with a Venture Track
Who it's forHealth companies, investors and founders
TicketsRegister through DNB
Official siteoslocancercluster.no
The 17th edition. In the Venture Track, health companies picked for the HIA investment programme pitch to Nordic healthcare investors. Both dates come from partner pages, not the organisers' own.
Also at Oslo Science Park: the International Conference on Digital Sovereignty on 25–27 November, a research and policy meeting useful for govtech and cloud founders.

Finance Innovation afterwork and NDC AI: 1–9 December 2026

📅 Finance Innovation Christmas AfterworkConfirmed
DatesTuesday 1 December 2026, 4:30–7 PM
WhereAndre boller, Thorvald Meyers gate 49, Oslo
TypeFintech networking
Who it's forFintech founders and banks
TicketsNot stated
Official sitefinanceinnovation.no
An easy way into Norway's fintech cluster. See our fintech startup events.
📅 NDC AI 2026Confirmed
Dates7–9 December 2026
WhereRebel, Universitetsgata 2, Oslo
TypeAI developer conference
Who it's forDevelopers and technical founders
Tickets1-day pass NOK 3,990 plus 25% VAT
Official sitendc-ai.com
Hands-on talks on building with AI. The 1-day pass is the cheapest NDC ticket. More in our AI startup events.

Winter and spring 2027

Cancer Crosslinks and Norway Life Science: January and February 2027

📅 Cancer Crosslinks 2027Confirmed
DatesThursday 14 January 2027, 9 AM–4:30 PM
WhereOslo Cancer Cluster Innovation Park, Ullernchausséen 64, Oslo
TypeOncology meeting
Who it's forOncology founders, industry and regulators
TicketsNot published; registration opens this autumn
Official siteoslocancercluster.no
The 19th edition, where the Norwegian Cancer Society Innovation Award is presented.
📅 Norway Life Science 2027Confirmed
Dates9–10 February 2027
WhereMeet Ullevaal, Oslo
TypeLife science conference
Who it's forResearchers, spinouts, industry and investors
TicketsNot published; programme in December
Official siteuio.no

NDC Security: 15–18 February 2027

📅 NDC Security 2027Confirmed
Dates15–18 February 2027
WhereRadisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo
TypeSecurity conference
Who it's forDevelopers, CTOs and security startups
Tickets1-day pass NOK 8,490 plus VAT until 20 November, then NOK 10,990
Official sitendcsecurity.com

NM i AI final: 11–12 March 2027

📅 NM i AI 2027 finalConfirmed
DatesOslo round 4 March; final 11–12 March 2027
WhereNBIM, Oslo, and online
TypeNational AI championship
Who it's forAnyone who builds with AI
TicketsFree
Official siteainm.no
The Norwegian AI Championship has 100 places at the final, held at Norges Bank Investment Management, and the rest compete online. The organisers say dates may change. A good place to spot AI talent.

Oslo Tech Show and Web Rebels: May 2027

📅 Oslo Tech Show 2027Confirmed
Dates12 May 2027, 9 AM–4 PM; 13 May, 9 AM–3 PM
WhereNOVA Spektrum, Messeveien 8, Lillestrøm
TypeTech expo with stages, awards and a hackathon
Who it's forB2B tech founders and buyers
TicketsFree expo and open stages
Official siteoslotechshow.com
📅 Web Rebels 2027Confirmed
Dates25–26 May 2027
WhereOslo; venue not published
TypeWeb developer conference
Who it's forWeb developers and technical founders
TicketsNot published yet
Official sitewebrebels.org

Oslo Freedom Forum and NDC Oslo: 31 May – 4 June 2027

📅 Oslo Freedom Forum 2027Confirmed
Dates31 May – 2 June 2027
WhereOslo; venue not published
TypeHuman rights, technology and media forum
Who it's forFreedom-tech, privacy and civic-tech founders
TicketsStandard Pass USD 1,000; attendance by application
Official siteoslofreedomforum.com
📅 NDC Oslo 2027Confirmed
Dates31 May – 4 June 2027
WhereOslo Spektrum, Oslo
TypeDeveloper conference
Who it's forDevelopers and devtools founders
Tickets1-day pass NOK 12,490 plus VAT until 18 December, NOK 12,990 until 19 February, then NOK 15,990
Official sitendcoslo.com
Norway's biggest developer conference: good for hiring engineers or selling developer tools.

Summer and autumn 2027

Nor-Shipping: 7–11 June 2027

📅 Nor-Shipping 2027Confirmed
Dates7–11 June 2027; exhibition 8–11 June
WhereNOVA Spektrum, Messeveien 8, Lillestrøm
TypeMaritime week and exhibition
Who it's forOcean-tech and maritime founders
TicketsVisitor Pass NOK 750
Official sitenor-shipping.com
The global maritime industry comes to Oslo for a week, with a Young @ Nor-Shipping programme. The strongest week of the year for ocean-tech founders.

Oslo Business Forum: 22–23 September 2027

📅 Oslo Business Forum 2027Confirmed
Dates22–23 September 2027
WhereNOVA Spektrum, Messeveien 8, Lillestrøm
TypeLeadership conference
Who it's forBusiness leaders and B2B founders
TicketsEarly bird tickets on the official site
Official siteobforum.com
Norway's largest leadership conference, with Oprah Winfrey confirmed. Better for meeting corporate decision-makers than investors.

Oslo Innovation Week: 25–28 October 2027

📅 Oslo Innovation Week 2027Confirmed
Dates25–28 October 2027
WhereVenues across Oslo
TypeStartup and innovation week
Who it's forFounders, investors and corporates
TicketsNo single ticket; many events are free with registration
Official siteoiw.no
The week when Norwegian and international VCs are all in Oslo, run by the City of Oslo with Oslo&Co. The programme is usually published in the months before; past editions included the final of DNB NXT's 100 Pitches. See our founder networking events.

Dates not announced yet

  • DNB NXT 100 Pitches 2027: the 2026 final was on 22 October, with a NOK 300,000 prize. dnb.no
  • JavaZone 2027: the 2026 edition was on 2–3 September at NOVA Spektrum.
  • ODA Awards 2027: presented at ODA-Nettverk's Inspiration Day; no 2027 date yet.
  • Startuplab demo days: the last public one was on 20 August 2026. startuplab.no

Past events

  • Interns Day 2026: Join a Startup!: 3 November 2026, Oslo Science Park. uio.no
  • North European Cyber Days 2026: 3–4 November 2026, Rebel, Oslo. See our cybersecurity startup events.
  • Zerokonferansen 2026: 4 November 2026, Rockefeller, Oslo. More in our climate tech events.

Recurring meetups and communities

  • AI Mad Lab: AI builder meetups at Startuplab, next on 19 and 26 November 2026. luma.com
  • Oslo Science Park: First Friday Coffee, a monthly pub quiz and tech breakfasts. forskningsparken.no
  • Mesh: coworking spaces at Youngstorget and Nationaltheatret that host many founder evenings.
  • Norway Health Tech: Health2B meetups for health startups. norwayhealthtech.no
  • Antler and 657 Oslo: an investor with an Oslo hub, and a creative tech hub with courses. antler.co
Quiet or gone: Startup Grind Oslo and Techstars Startup Weekend Oslo are inactive, Oslo Energy Forum will not be held in 2027, and Katapult Future Fest 2027 is in Amsterdam. Venturekonferansen (Trondheim) and the Norway Fintech Festival (Bergen) are outside Oslo: see the Norway guide below.

Events for women founders in Oslo

  • Power Ladies (17 November 2026): a free evening on leadership, capital and AI at Mesh Nationaltheatret.
  • AI x Antibodies Hackathon (14 November 2026): co-run by the women-in-ML group Girls Who ML.
  • Women4Cyber Entrepreneurship Award 2027: women-led cyber companies can apply, through North European Cyber Days. b2match.com
  • ODA-Nettverk: Norway's network for women in tech, with 12,850 members and regular evenings in Oslo. odanettverk.no
  • SHE Conference: last held on 25 August 2026; the 2027 date is not announced yet. sheconference.no
Run an event for women founders in Oslo? Send it to us and we'll add it. See also our women in tech events and female entrepreneurship events for 2027.

Funding and support to know before you go

  • Limited company (AS): you need NOK 30,000 in share capital. brreg.no
  • Innovation Norway start-up grant 1: up to NOK 150,000 to test whether there is a paying market; rolling deadline, about 3–4 weeks to decide. innovasjonnorge.no
  • SkatteFUNN: a tax deduction of 19% of R&D project costs; changes are proposed from 2027. forskningsradet.no
  • Self-employed residence permit: for non-EU founders, the business must be your own sole proprietorship (not an AS) and expected to make at least NOK 341,373 a year before tax. udi.no
  • Oslo&Co: Oslo Business Region became Oslo&Co on 1 March 2026; it runs Oslo Innovation Week and counts more than 3,500 startups and growth companies in Greater Oslo. osloandco.no

How to get the most out of Oslo startup events

  1. Pick your sector week. Health founders: EHiN and the DNB conference in November. Ocean tech: Nor-Shipping in June.
  2. Use the free events. Power Ladies, NM i AI, the Oslo Tech Show expo and many Oslo Innovation Week events cost nothing.
  3. Buy NDC tickets early. NDC Security's early bird ends on 20 November and NDC Oslo's first price on 18 December.
  4. Check the venue. NOVA Spektrum and X Meeting Point are in Lillestrøm and Skjetten, a short train ride from Oslo.
  5. Apply for the start-up grant before you go. Innovation Norway's grant has a rolling deadline, so you can have an answer within a month.

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FAQ

What are the main startup events in Oslo?

EHiN (10–11 November 2026), the DNB Nordic Healthcare Conference (24 November), Oslo Tech Show (12–13 May 2027), Nor-Shipping (7–11 June 2027) and Oslo Innovation Week (25–28 October 2027).

When is Oslo Innovation Week 2027?

On 25–28 October 2027, at venues across Oslo. There is no single ticket: you register for each event, and many are free.

Are there free startup events in Oslo?

Yes: Power Ladies (17 November 2026), the NM i AI championship (final 11–12 March 2027), the Oslo Tech Show expo (12–13 May 2027) and many Oslo Innovation Week events.

Are there events for women founders in Oslo?

Yes: Power Ladies (17 November 2026), the AI x Antibodies Hackathon co-run by Girls Who ML (14 November), the Women4Cyber Entrepreneurship Award and ODA-Nettverk's evenings.

Is there a startup visa in Norway?

No separate one. Non-EU founders can apply for a self-employed permit, but the business must be a sole proprietorship expected to make at least NOK 341,373 a year before tax.

About the Author

Violetta Bonenkamp, also known as MeanCEO, is an experienced startup founder with an impressive educational background including an MBA and four other higher education degrees. She has over 20 years of work experience across multiple countries, including 5 years as a solopreneur and serial entrepreneur. Throughout her startup experience she has applied for multiple startup grants at the EU level, in the Netherlands and Malta, and her startups received quite a few of those. She’s been living, studying and working in many countries around the globe and her extensive multicultural experience has influenced her immensely.
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