Valdres Naringshage

What Valdres Naringshage does

Valdres Næringshage AS is a regional business incubator and development company headquartered in Fagernes, Norway, serving entrepreneurs and established small and medium-sized businesses across the six-municipality Valdres region (Vestre Slidre, Øystre Slidre, Nord-Aurdal, Sør-Aurdal, Etnedal, and Vang). The organization operates under a public-private ownership structure jointly held by SIVA (the Norwegian state agency for industrial development), the regional business community, and the six constituent municipalities, and is a member of the 39-incubator Næringshagene i Norge national network.

The company's core offering is subsidized advisory and business development services delivered by a team of eight certified development professionals, covering company formation, strategic planning, digitalization, sustainability certification, public-private collaboration, and since July 2023 a dedicated energy advisory vertical (Energirådgivning Valdres). Service delivery combines one-to-one consulting (priced at 1,100 NOK/hour for energy advisory; 2,500 NOK for a business establishment assessment), recurring fee-based courses (200-1,100 NOK per attendee, with discounts for target companies), and event-based engagement anchored by the annual Valdreskonferansen. The 'En vei inn' portal, integrated with Innovasjon Norge, routes inbound business requests to VNH or other relevant agencies. Underlying technology is explicitly non-proprietary — the firm is a service organization rather than a software company, with revenue relying on fee-for-service, course/conference ticket sales, and public grants rather than technology licensing.

The underlying revenue mechanics combine (a) direct fee income from advisory hours, course registrations, and event tickets, (b) meeting-room rental revenue flowing through Fagernes Næringspark, and (c) substantial public funding from SIVA under the Næringshageprogrammet, co-financed by Innlandet Fylkeskommune, the six Valdres municipalities, and Sparebankstiftelsen Hallingdal og Valdres. Long-term funding was re-secured for ten years starting January 2023. The firm holds a Miljøfyrtårn (Environmental Lighthouse) certification (re-certified January 2024) and serves over 60 target companies on formal cooperation agreements, with named customers spanning tourism (Gomobu Fjellstue, Danebu Kongsgaard), food and beverage (Bakeriet i Valdres, Valdresmeieriet), technology (Aceso Analytics, WeissTech), and facilities management (Arves Vaktmesterservice).

Name

Valdres Naringshage

Legal name

Valdres Næringshage AS

Website

https://valdres-nhage.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Valdres Næringshage is a publicly co-owned Norwegian regional business incubator based in Fagernes, serving entrepreneurs and SMEs across six Valdres municipalities with subsidized advisory, courses, events, and a new energy consulting service, funded primarily through SIVA and municipal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fagernes

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Advisory and Consultation Services: Valdres Næringshage provides fee-based business development advisory services, energy consulting, and business assessments. Services are partially subsidized through public funding from SIVA, the county municipality, and municipalities, allowing them to offer reduced prices to target companies (målbedrifter) through the Næringshageprogrammet.
2. Meeting Room Rental: Meeting rooms are available for rental through the property owner Fagernes Næringspark. Revenue flows through rental arrangements at their physical location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Valdres Næringshage provides business incubation and development services for entrepreneurs and SMBs in the Valdres region of Norway, including startup advisory, business development consulting, energy efficiency consulting (Energirådgivning Valdres), sustainability certification guidance (Miljøfyrtårn), training courses, networking events, the annual Valdreskonferansen, and meeting room rental. Services are partially subsidized through public funding from SIVA, Innlandet Fylkeskommune, and the six Valdres municipalities, with reduced pricing available for target companies (målbedrifter) under the Næringshageprogrammet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Re-secured 10-year government funding from SIVA starting January 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Proffkurs ASminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Established in Oslo in 2024, Proffkurs offers practical, relevant, and engaging courses for professionals in various industries including construction, industry, and offshore sectors. Provides courses through classroom instruction, company-internal courses, and webinars across Norway. Speaker Kristofer Huslid delivers the AI and construction industry course.
• KantegaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2026IT company with approximately 200 employee-owners. Provides expert guidance on secure and responsible use of AI in businesses. Speaker Gøran Dalum, senior consultant at Kantega, delivers competency forum sessions on safe AI use.
• Smart Innovation NorwaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Non-profit research and innovation company helping businesses and public sector with networking, capital, and expertise in energy transition and applied artificial intelligence. Provides speakers Tore Lie (AI specialist with 9 years practical experience) and Ketil Thomsen (entrepreneur and communications advisor using AI) for Valdres Næringshage courses on AI and visibility.
• Innovasjon NorgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational innovation agency providing funding and support for Norwegian businesses. Valdres Næringshage collaborates through the 'En vei inn' (One Entry Point) service, allowing businesses to access guidance through Innovasjon Norge's portal and be routed to the appropriate agency. Phone: 22 00 25 00.
• NHO InnlandetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian Employers' Confederation for Inland County. Provides business development support and policy advocacy for businesses in the Innlandet region. Valdres Næringshage cooperates on events and business development initiatives.
• Kimen til vekstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development organization affiliated with Sparebank 1 Valdres og Hallingdal. Provides financial support for businesses including subsidies for Miljøfyrtårn certification (12,500-15,000 NOK plus 11,000 NOK for consultant hours), energy efficiency programs (ENØK-løft), and course packages for environmental certification. Phone: 91 53 91 56.
• Valdres Natur- og KulturparkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional destination management organization for Valdres. Cooperates on events including Valdreskonferansen 2026. Phone: 613 59 450.
• Landsbyen NæringshageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness incubator in Dokka. Collaborates on energy advisory services, with Ole Jonny Kalstad from Landsbyen Næringshage assisting with energy assessments in the Valdres region. Phone: 61 11 83 30.
• Visit ValdresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourism marketing organization for Valdres. Cooperates on events including Valdreskonferansen 2026. Phone: 61 35 94 10.
• Næringshagene i NorgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of 39 business incubators across Norway. Valdres Næringshage is a member of this network, which aims to contribute to increased growth and development of new businesses. Facilitates knowledge sharing and collaboration across incubators.
• Karriere OpplandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer development organization for the Oppland region. Cooperates with Valdres Næringshage on business development initiatives. Phone: 61 35 66 08.
• 1724minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development organization. Cooperates with Valdres Næringshage. Phone: 99 60 30 00.
• Retura Val-Hall ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaste management and recycling company. Cooperates on events including Valdreskonferansen 2026. Located in Fagernes Næringspark. Phone: 613 64 420.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Innovasjon Norge: Norway's national innovation agency and a core strategic partner of Valdres Næringshage via the 'En vei inn' portal. Functions as the upstream funder and referral source for SMB advisory and grant services that Valdres Næringshage delivers at the regional level.
• Visit Valdres: Regional destination management organization for the Valdres tourism cluster that co-hosts events with Valdres Næringshage (notably Valdreskonferansen). Compares as an adjacent regional cluster organization serving overlapping SMB customers in tourism and hospitality.
• SIVA (Selskapet for industrivekst): State-owned industrial development company that owns Valdres Næringshage alongside the local business community and the six Valdres municipalities, and provides the 10-year state financing underpinning the firm. Not a peer in a competitive sense but the closest institutional comparable for the incubator's funding and policy role.
• Smart Innovation Norway: Non-profit research and innovation company providing speakers and content for Valdres Næringshage's AI-related courses. Operates as an enabling partner in the same Norwegian innovation ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.
• Kimen til vekst: Regional development organization affiliated with Sparebank 1 Valdres og Hallingdal that co-finances Valdres Næringshage's energy advisory and Miljøfyrtårn programs. Comparable as a regional business-support/development actor in the same geography.

Direct peers

• Linken Næringshage: Regional business incubator in the Lillehammer/Innlandet area providing business development, courses, and innovation support under the SIVA-funded Næringshageprogrammet — same mandate, funding model, and SMB customer profile as Valdres Næringshage.
• Hallingdal Næringshage: Adjacent regional Norwegian business incubator serving the Hallingdal region with the same SIVA-funded incubator model. Valdres Næringshage board member Anne Grethe Fremgaard serves as board chair there, evidencing close peer relationship.
• Landsbyen Næringshage: Norwegian business incubator in Dokka operating under the same SIVA/Næringshageprogrammet framework. Explicit operational partner with Valdres Næringshage on energy advisory, with personnel assisting on energy assessments in the Valdres region.
• Buskerud Næringshage: Regional Norwegian business incubator offering business development advisory, courses, and innovation support to SMBs — directly comparable model to Valdres Næringshage. CEO Tone Ranheim previously served as managing director here, confirming operational similarity.
• Kongsberg Næringshage: Regional Norwegian business incubator serving the Kongsberg area with business development, innovation support and incubation services under the same SIVA-funded Næringshageprogrammet — directly comparable regional mandate and service mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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