NExTdigital

What NExTdigital does

NExTdigital is a Norwegian member-based competence network (kompetansenettverk) headquartered in Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, serving the Sunnmøre region. The organization is structured around 28 member companies drawn from both the public and private sectors, with several thousand individual employees ("NExTdigitalere") participating in its activities. It does not develop or sell proprietary technology products; instead, it operates as a structured platform for cross-industry applied technology knowledge sharing, formalized through its "NExTdigital-metoden" framework.

The network's core offerings consist of recurring forums covering topics such as strategic IT, AI and machine learning, process automation, data platforms, cybersecurity, brand building, sales, and operational management; community events including the long-running Ålesund Tech-beer series (launched May 2023, now in its 19th-20th iteration); an annual kick-off gathering; training courses delivered in partnership with Glasspaper (Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Apps, Sales Leadership, ITIL 4); and networking trips to national venues such as Oslo Business Forum. A Connection Council ("Koblingsråd") and "koblingsagenter" coordinate member engagement, and exclusive member pages host additional resources.

The business model is primarily subscription-based, with annual membership fees from the 28 corporate members supplemented by pay-as-you-go fees for events and courses (differentiated between members and non-members). GTM is community-led: member acquisition is driven by existing member referrals, regional industry visibility, and recurring community events. Strategic partnerships with national bodies (Digital Norway, NHO, NTNU, NHH) and large corporates (DNB, Telenor, DNV, Posten, Atea, Vard, Sparebanken Møre, Ekornes, Kystverket, Tafjord) extend the network's reach without altering its member-driven operating structure.

Name

NExTdigital

Legal name

NExTdigital

Website

https://nextdigital.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NExTdigital is a member-based competence network based in Ålesund, Norway, serving 28 public and private sector companies in the Sunnmøre region through forums, events, and training focused on applied technology knowledge sharing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Competence Network

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions) (BPAEANAC)

Keywords

• Competence network
• Technology knowledge sharing
• Professional development forums
• Networking events
• Digital innovation community

Headquarters

HQ city

Ålesund

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: NExTdigital generates revenue through membership fees from its 28 member companies in the Sunnmøre region. Membership provides access to forums, events, networking opportunities, and exclusive member resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NExTdigital is a member-based competence network in the Sunnmøre region of Norway that brings together 28 public and private sector companies to collaborate on innovation through applied technology. It provides knowledge sharing, networking events, specialized forums, kick-offs, and training courses covering topics such as AI, cybersecurity, process automation, and strategic IT.

Product overview

NExTdigital is a competency network (kompetansenettverk) based in Sunnmøre, Norway, focused on innovation through applied technology. It consists of approximately 28 member companies from both public and private sectors. Rather than offering a traditional product portfolio, NExTdigital provides a structured platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and professional development through organized forums covering topics such as strategic IT, process automation, data platforms, machine learning, cybersecurity, branding, culture and change, operational management, and sales leadership. The organization facilitates collaboration across industries and companies, operating through what they call the 'NExTdigital-metoden' (NExTdigital method), and offers various activities including the Ålesund Tech-beer series, kick-off events, training courses, and forum gatherings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NExTdigital Network Membership Membership in a competence network giving companies access to forums, events, networking, exclusive member pages, and knowledge sharing across industries in the Sunnmøre region.
• Ålesund Tech-beer A recurring low-threshold meeting and networking event series for technology enthusiasts in the region, co-organized with member companies.
• Specialized Forums Topic-based forums for members covering strategic IT, process automation, data platform, machine learning, cybersecurity, brand building, culture and change, operational management, sales, and product management.
• Training Courses (via Glasspaper) Professional training courses offered to members at discounted rates, including Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Apps, Sales Leadership, and ITIL 4 Foundation.
• Kick-off Event Annual kick-off gathering for member companies and their employees, priced per participant for members.
• Oslo Business Forum Network Tour A networking trip offering members tickets to the Oslo Business Forum conference at member pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28 member companies from public and private sectors collaborating on applied technology

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Digital NorwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital Norway is an initiative partner for cyber preparedness exercises (Hele Norge Øver) and supports the innovation leadership program. NExTdigital co-hosts events with Digital Norway to strengthen digital competencies in the region.
• NHOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHO (Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise) partners with NExTdigital on the Hele Norge Øver cyber preparedness exercise initiative, providing regional business network support.
• DNBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDNB is a partner in the Hele Norge Øver cyber preparedness exercise initiative, contributing to digital security awareness in Norwegian businesses.
• TelenorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelenor partners in the Hele Norge Øver initiative, contributing expertise to cyber preparedness exercises for Norwegian businesses.
• DNVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDNV is a partner in the Hele Norge Øver cyber preparedness exercise initiative, providing cybersecurity expertise.
• PostencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPosten partners in the Hele Norge Øver cyber preparedness exercise initiative.
• GlasspapermajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlasspaper provides professional training courses to NExTdigital members, including Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Apps, Sales Leadership, and ITIL 4 Foundation courses. They are a key educational partner.
• NCE iKubencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCE iKuben supports the Innovation Leadership (Innovasjonsledelse) program, making it free for NExTdigital members. They collaborate on regional business development.
• NTNUmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNTNU Ålesund provides venue and academic collaboration for forums and courses. TEFT-lab is used for various training sessions and forums.
• NHHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHH (Norwegian School of Economics) provides the Innovation Leadership course offered free to NExTdigital members through NCE iKuben and Digital Norway support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Abelia: Norwegian employers' association for knowledge- and technology-intensive businesses, part of the NHO confederation. Comparable to NExTdigital as a member-driven organization supporting technology and innovation across Norwegian enterprises, with similar member-services and policy-engagement orientation.
• Glasspaper: Norwegian IT training provider delivering the structured courses (Copilot Studio, Power Apps, ITIL 4 Foundation) that NExTdigital bundles for its members. Comparable on the training-services dimension and a natural peer for NExTdigital's education revenue stream, with whom NExTdigital co-delivers rather than competes.
• NCE iKuben: Norwegian Centre of Expertise cluster for experience-based industries in Sunnmøre, and an active NExTdigital partner. Directly comparable as a regional cluster organization convening companies for innovation, co-developing programming such as the Innovation Leadership course that NExTdigital offers free to members.
• Digital Norway: National Norwegian initiative strengthening digital competence across industries, co-hosting events with NExTdigital (including the Innovation Leadership program). Operates a similar network-of-companies model at national scale, making it the closest direct comparable in mission, structure, and customer profile.
• IKT-Norge: Norway's primary IT industry trade association, representing technology vendors and IT-using enterprises. Directly comparable to NExTdigital as a member-funded organization advancing IT adoption, with overlap on policy advocacy and member-driven events, though operating at national scale.

Others

• Innovasjon Norge: Norwegian government's national innovation agency, providing funding, advisory, and network programs for Norwegian businesses. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, but addresses overlapping needs (innovation support, cluster facilitation) and shapes the funding environment in which NExTdigital operates.

Regional players

• GCE Blue Maritime Cluster: Norwegian Centre of Expertise maritime-technology cluster based in the Sunnmøre/Møre og Romsdal region. Comparable as a regional industry-cluster organization with member-driven knowledge sharing and government-aligned partners, though focused on maritime technology rather than NExTdigital's cross-industry applied-technology remit.

Broad incumbents

• Atea: Largest Nordic IT infrastructure and services provider, with ~8,000 employees across Nordics and Baltics and a Sunnmøre presence via NExTdigital membership. Comparable to NExTdigital's enterprise-member base (serves similar regional CIO/CTO audiences) but operates a vastly broader portfolio, making it a broad incumbent rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/nextdigital_as
• Xx.com/nextdigitalas
• Facebookfacebook.com/nxtdigi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/next-digital-as

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about NExTdigital