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This list includes organisations that support social entrepreneurs in Norway. It does not include funders that does not foster a relationship with the social entrepreneur and their organisation/business or funders who do not have an explicit intention of creating a positive societa/environmentall impact.
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OrganisationAbout (max 5 setn.)VisionStage of maturitySupporting type of organizationsType of support for social entrepreneurs (prioritised)Offers work spaceOffers ongoing supportOffers time limited programsTime spanGeorgaphyField of workContact
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Idea stage: have an idea but have not started yetEarly stage: in the establishing faseMid stage: established business modelLate stage/ mature: national presence, international ambitionsASIdeell ASForening, etc. (non-profit)FinancialNetworkCapasity building
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SoCentralSoCentral runs a social innovation incubator for new sustainable solutions to complex societal challenges (welfare, public health, inclusion, education, sustainability, etc.). The goal is system change, and the approach is collaboration, partnerships and co-creation. Members of the incubator are public sector employees, NGOs and foundations, social entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses. SoCentral also develops and runs social innovation projects. Creating new solutions to societal challengesxxxxYesYesYesLight focusHigh focusMedium focusYesYesNoUnlimitedNational, but main focus on Oslo and surrounding areasallHead of the Incubator Marie Harbo Dahle, marie@socentral.no
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Tøyen UnlimitedTøyen Unlimited is a place-based community incubator working in partnership with a public sector urban renewal programme and private foundations to support passionate individuals who have innovative ideas that help overcome social problems.Unleashing your potential to transform the community you live in, for a fairer society.xxNoYesYesLight focusMedium focusHigh focusYesYesUnlimited - average of 2 -3 years
Tøyen and Grønland
place-based imactDirector, Laura Marano laura@toyenunlimited.no
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Ferd Sosiale Entreprenører ASFerd Social Entrepreneurs (Ferd SE) invests in social entrepreneurs delivering measurable social results. Ferd SE also contributes to strenghten and consolidating the market of the social entrepreneurs. We will create enduring value and leave clear footprintsxxYesYesYesHigh focusHigh focusHigh focusNoYesNo3-6 yrsNationalallAstrid Laake Paaske, alp@ferd.no
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AshokaAshoka is the oldest and largest network for social entrepreneurship and changemaking. Since 1981, we have elected over 3,500 leading social entrepreneurs as Ashoka Fellows, providing them with living stipends, professional support, and a global network of peers across 89 nations. We build networks of pattern-changing social innovators who creatively solve some of the world’s biggest social challenges – currently in the field of learning and education to ensure that every child is empowered to act as a changemaker.Ashoka envisions an Everyone A Changemaker world: a world that responds quickly and effectively to social challenges, and where each individual has the freedom, confidence and societal support to address any social problem and drive change.xxYesYesYesLight focusHigh focusMedium focusNoYesNoUnlimited
National/International
allHelga Øvsthus Tønder, Country Director Norway, hotonder@ashoka.org
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Kronprinsparets fondTRH Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Foundation is a fund that aims to help young people in Norway have a good life, so that fewer people are socially and vocationally excluded. We do this through close collaboration with social entrepreneurs that have innovative ideas of bringing youth back to education and work, as well as giving them alternative arenas where they can succeed. The social entrepreneurs receives financial support and become part of a competence network that shares challenges and experiences with each other.The fund’s goal is to strengthen the community for young people in Norway and to contribute to a society where everyone feels a sense of belonging and of value.xxxNoYesYesMedium focusHigh focusMedium focusNoNo1-3 yrsNationalyouth
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Reach for Change Reach for Change runs a knowledge based incubator that provides Social Entreprenurs in early idea/consept stage with a broad range of support. The social entreprenurs we invest in trive to find solutions on pressing issues faced by children and youth in their local communities. We work closley with the private sector and engage with the public sector. Our capacity building in centered around 5 areas: effective solution, financhial substainability, leadership & team, impact scaling and system change. A world where all children reach their potential xxNoYesYesLight focusMedium focusHigh focusNoYes1-4/5 årNationalchildren and youthCaroline Grevstad, caroline.grevstad@reachforchange.org
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Impact StartUpImpact StartUp is a six months accelerator program for early stage impact entrepreneurs that solve social challenges.The program each year supports 10 startups in building a sustainable business model, and maximizing their impact. To help impact startups develop sustainable business modelsxYesYesYesMedium focusHigh focusHigh focusYesYesYes5 monthsOslo regionAllhei@socialstartup.no, stina@socialstartup.no/41607802
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Wilstar Social ImpactWilstar is the non-profit social impact arm of the Arne Wilhelmsen family office and a space in which the Wilhelmsen family feel they can most effectively contribute to our society. We fund innovative national and internationally based social entrepreneurs who strive to improve our world using Education, the Empowerment of Women and Marine Conservation. Wilstar is a non-profit venture which is focused on social impact and supporting people who initiate sustainable, lasting change to create a better world.xxxYesYesYesHigh focusMedium focusHigh focusNoYesNo3-6 årNational, InternationalEducation, Women's Empowerment, Marine Conservation, Carbon SequestrationAbubakar Khalid, ak@wilstar.no
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Impact Hub BergenImpact Hub Bergen is the first co-working space and incubator for social innovation in Norway. We are part of a global network of inspirational habitats in major world cities for social innovators to work, meet, learn, connect and realize progressive ideas. Impact Hub is a place for making things happen. We offer all the tools and trimmings needed to cultivate an idea, launch a project, host a meeting and run a business. You can find us in cities such as London, Bristol, Rotterdam and Sao Paulo - so far in over 100+ cities on 5 continents. Impact Hub Bergen also develop and run a number of social innovation programs and events to increase the awareness of social innovation.A unique ecosystem of resources, inspiration and collaboration opportunities to support the development of a more sustainable world.xxxxYesYesYesLight focusHigh focusMedium focusYesYesYesUnlimited
National, International, but most members are from the Bergen area
AllGeneral manager/founder: Silje.grastveit@impacthub.no
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SESAM
Norwegian Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation (University of South-Eastern Norway
SESAM is an interdisciplinary knowledge center organized
under University of South-Eastern Norway,
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences. SESAM is a regionally based, internationally competitive knowledge
and research center. Members of EMES; www.emes.net
We are inquisitive together!XXXYesYesYesLight focusHigh focusHigh focusNoYesYesUnlimited
National/International
Reseach - teachingLars U. Kobro - +47 909 42 561 - kobro@usn.no www.usn.no/sesam
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Rank & FileRank & File empowers and equips purpose-driven entrepreneurs on their journeys toward financial sustainability and social impact. Their flagship product, Rank & File Magazine, is a digital publication that shares knowledge and insights from fellow purpose-driven entrepreneurs and changemakers on how to start and grow an impact-focused brand. Subscribers gain acces to the magazine, podcast and guided-workbooks throughout the year. Rank & File also runs Impact Trips around the world where entrepreneurs travel and learn together, as well as one-on-one training programs that coach founders to develop brand stories and sales strategies that align with their values and social mission. Learn more at rankandfilemag.com
We invision a world where every purpose-driven entrepreneurs is able to reach financial-sustainability and their social impact goals.xxxxYesYesYesNo supportHigh focusHigh focusNoYesYesUnlimited
National/International
Capacity Building for Social EntrepreneursKari Stinehour Enge
+47 484 22 355
kari@rankandfilemag.com
rankandfilemag.com
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BevissteBevisste is a driver for social innovation and sustainability in the property industry. They operate as a network and platform for bringing forth new connections, ideas and solutions.
It is these solutions that create added value to the businesses and communities where projects are conceived and built. Bevisste raise awareness around the consequences of our collective actions in property development. With a deep knowledge of the industry, and extendive experience, Bevisste are focussed on co-creating implementable solutions to complex social challenges related to property development.
Together we create added value in real estate projectsxxLight focusHigh focusLight focusNoYesNoUnlimitedNationalAccelerating the process of property developers choosing to work with social entrepreneurs over other types of businessesChris McCormick
+47 922 95 070
chris@bevisste.org
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Oslo Business RegionOslo Business Region is the business development unit for the city of Oslo. Oslo Business Region supports and enables startups and entrepreneurs to successfully launch and grow their businesses.

Together with the Oslo startup eco system, we develop and facilitate events, networks and tools to lower the barriers for starting and growing, and to position the city of Oslo as an internationally preferred hub for startups and entrepreneurs.
We help strengthen the Oslo startup ecosystemXYesNoNoNo supportNo supportNo supportOslo regionJørn Haanæs, +41203011, jorn@oslobusinessregion.no
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plusimpact.ioDigital platform which connects impact-driven startups from the Nordics to expert advisers for free, tailored sparring sessions. Our advisory network includes experts from the Boston Consulting Group, EY, Nordic Impact, Katapult & SingularityU Nordics aka knowledgeable, well-connected professionals who strive to help founders solve problems & open doors.Supporting meaningful entrepreneurship across the NordicsxYesYesYesNo supportMedium focusHigh focusNoYesNoUnlimitedNordicsPro-bono advisoryGiulia Praticò, +45 538 099 86 gp@rainmaking.io
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Vollebekk Fabrikker Vollebekk Fabrikker is a project using temporary space to boost circular economy combining start-ups and community activities in Oslo. It is a cross-sectoral collaboration with founders from the private sector, the local municipality and a voluntary sustainable city development network. The factory houses 42 green and/or social start ups and is a circular innovation hub. The factory is part of a large building development, and will hence come to an end after 3 years of business.
Boosting circular economy in Oslo and the local area, giving affordable space for innovative start ups, being a support hub for green entrepreneurs, community participation and inclusion. XYesYesYesLight focusHigh focusHigh focusYesYesNo2021Oslo regionCircular Economyguri@vollebekkfabrikker.no
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