ODA-Nettverk

What ODA-Nettverk does

ODA-Nettverk is a Norwegian non-profit membership organization founded in 2005 (originally as Nora-nettverk, rebranded in 2022) that positions itself as the leading network for diversity in technology in the Nordics. It runs a portfolio of programs aimed at increasing female participation in the Norwegian ICT workforce, including the annual ODA Inspiration Day conference at Oslo Concert Hall (~1,400 attendees), the ODA Awards recognition program across four categories, a one-year mentoring program with traditional and reverse mentoring plus executive shadowing, Girl Tech Fest (annual coding and tech-inspiration event reaching ~1,300 girls in 10 cities), the Top 50 Women in Tech ranking produced jointly with Abelia, the ODA Board Network and ODA Board Certificate for women seeking board roles, and the Mangfoldsløftet diversity pledge co-led with Digital Norway and Telenor.

The organization's technology surface is modest: an online member portal at odaportal.no handles event registration, membership management, and community access. The bulk of value creation happens offline, through in-person regional chapters (Oslo, Bergen, Innlandet, Sørlandet, Sør-Vest, Trondheim, and a forthcoming Arctic Circle region), partner-hosted networking meetings (~10 per year averaging ~120 attendees), and flagship convenings. Members access the network free of charge; the organization is funded by corporate partnership sponsorships structured across Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Associated tiers with 70+ corporate partners. ODA-Nettverk employs only a small paid staff layer (notably its first Managing Director Kine Dahl from November 2025) and operates primarily through 150+ active volunteers drawn from partner companies including Telenor, Equinor, DNB, Cognite, SAP, Accenture, Schneider Electric, KPMG, Knowit, and Capgemini.

ODA-Nettverk reports no external funding rounds, no traditional employees, and no disclosed financials; it operates as a registered Norwegian non-profit. Recent strategic activity (2025-2026) signals professionalization and outward expansion, including a paid Managing Director role, a new visual identity, the Mangfoldsløftet thought-leadership initiative, and a planned seventh region north of the Arctic Circle. The cited outcome metric - contributing to an increase in women's share of Norway's ICT workforce from 19% (2013) to 31% (2024) - anchors the organization's claim to measurable social impact.

Name

ODA-Nettverk

Legal name

ODA-Nettverk

Website

https://odanettverk.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

ODA-Nettverk is a Norwegian non-profit that runs the largest Nordic network for women in technology, offering free membership, mentoring, awards, and the annual ODA Inspiration Day conference to 12,000+ members and 70+ corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Networking & Diversity Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical & Vocational Education & Training (TVET) (BPADAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Assistive Technology & Accessible Digital Skills (EDAAAIAK)

Keywords

• Women in tech network
• Tech diversity community
• Professional mentorship programs
• Gender equality advocacy
• Community networking platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Partnership Sponsorship: ODA-Nettverk is a non-profit organization driven by volunteer effort and supported by corporate partners. Partners pay to align with ODA-Nettverk's mission and gain access to the network's talent pool and visibility at events. Partner tiers include Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Associated partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

ODA-Nettverk is a non-profit community network that promotes gender diversity in the Nordic technology industry by offering free membership to women in tech, providing mentorship programs, annual conferences (ODA Inspiration Day), recognition awards (ODA Awards), youth outreach events (Girl Tech Fest), and corporate partnership programs. The organization operates as a volunteer-driven network with over 12,000 members, 70+ corporate partners, and activities across 6+ Norwegian regions.

Product overview

ODA-Nettverk is a non-profit networking organization (Nordens ledende nettverk for mangfold i tech) offering a portfolio of programs and initiatives focused on increasing gender diversity in the Nordic technology industry. The core offerings include the annual ODA Inspiration Day conference (1,400+ participants), the ODA Awards recognition program, the ODA Mentor Program, Girl Tech Fest, and the Top 50 Women in Tech ranking. Additional initiatives include the ODA Board Certificate, ODA Board Network, and Mangfoldsløftet. Regional editions extend activities to Bergen, Trondheim, Innlandet, Sørlandet, Sør-Vest, and newly north of the Arctic Circle. Membership is free and provides access to events, mentoring, and partner resources through the ODA Portal platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ODA-Young: Initiative targeting high school students to inspire them to choose technology studies, and students to choose technology as a career path.
• Girl Tech Fest
• ODA Awards
• ODA Inspiration Day
• ODA Mentor Program
• Mangfoldsløftet (Diversity Pledge)
• ODA Board Network
• Topp 50 Kvinner i Tech

Products and services

• ODA Inspiration Day Annual flagship conference held at Oslo Concert Hall featuring keynotes, panel discussions, lightning talks, and the ODA Awards ceremony. Attracts approximately 1,400 participants per year and has hosted over 15,000 attendees since 2006. Regional editions are held in Bergen and Trøndelag.
• ODA Awards Annual award program recognizing individuals and organizations for outstanding contributions to gender diversity and inclusion in the Norwegian tech industry. Includes categories: ODA Leader, ODA Techie, ODA Change-maker, and ODA Champions. Described as the most important gender diversity award in Norway.
• ODA Mentor Program One-year mentoring program pairing women in tech across organizations and industries. Includes traditional mentoring, reverse mentoring, and executive shadowing opportunities with top partners. Has engaged 200 participants since 2009.
• Girl Tech Fest Annual coding and technology inspiration event for young girls, organized in cooperation with IKT-Norge, TENK, Deichmanske, and Norway Makers. Reaches approximately 1,300 girls across 10 cities annually, promoting technology education and careers to young women.
• Top 50 Women in Tech (Topp 50 Kvinner i Tech) Annual ranking of Norway's leading women in technology, published jointly with Abelia on International Women's Day (March 8). Celebrates hidden gems and role models in the tech industry; has been running for 10 years as of 2026.
• ODA Board Certificate Certification program for women seeking board positions in Norwegian companies. Part of ODA-Nettverk's initiative to increase female representation on corporate boards.
• Mangfoldsløftet (Diversity Pledge) Commitment initiative launched with Digital Norway and Telenor, where top leaders and organizations pledge to be visible ambassadors for diversity and inclusion in tech.
• ODA Board Network Network for female board members, providing connection and support for women serving on corporate boards in Norway. Hosts events such as "ODA Board Network x Storebrand – Har loven om kjønnsbalanse endret styrerommene?" and has received over 1,400 applications for board roles.
• ODA Membership Free membership program providing access to ODA Inspiration Day, networking meetings, mentor programs, after-work events, newsletters, and discounts on Computerworld subscriptions. Open to individuals across the IT and technology industry.
• ODA Portal Online member portal (odaportal.no) for event registration, membership management, networking event booking, and accessing ODA Network resources and communications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased women's share in ICT from 19% (2013) to 31% (2024) in Norway
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Digital NorwaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2025Joint initiative 'Mangfoldsløftet' (Diversity Pledge) launched June 2025, where top leaders commit to being visible ambassadors and advocates for diversity. Digital Norway contributes to the initiative as a co-founder, working with ODA-Nettverk and Telenor to drive diversity and inclusion across Norwegian businesses.
• TelenorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2025Telenor is co-initiator of Mangfoldsløftet alongside ODA-Nettverk and Digital Norway. Birgitte Engebretsen (Telenor Norge) and Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer (Telenor Group) are among the signatories and public advocates for the diversity pledge initiative.
• EYflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025EY is a platinum partner of ODA-Nettverk. EY has over 350 technology specialists in digital transformation, AI, and cybersecurity. EY received ODA Award Organization in 2023. EY contributes lightning talks at Inspiration Day and participates in the Mangfoldsløftet initiative. Arbab Dar, CEO of EY Norge, won ODA Leader Award 2025.
• Salesforce NorgeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Salesforce Norge contributes content articles to ODA-Nettverk highlighting their 1-1-1 volunteer model (1% of employee time dedicated to community service). Jens Conradi (Norgessjef) is featured sharing how Salesforce supports community causes and diversity initiatives through their corporate volunteer program.
• Z-eventminorOthers · 1 January 2025Z-event provides photography coverage for ODA Inspiration Day events. Marcus T. Karkash of Z-event is credited for event photography.
• TripletexflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Tripletex is a platinum partner of ODA-Nettverk. They hosted networking events for ODA-Nettverk members, including a session on 'how to succeed with an AI assistant.' Tripletex shares diversity statistics and best practices through ODA-Nettverk channels. Elise Valdmanis (Product Manager) and Jorid Trandem (Product Owner) are ODA-Nettverk members.
• AbeliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Abelia partners with ODA-Nettverk to annually announce 'Norges 50 fremste tech-kvinner' (Top 50 Women in Tech in Norway) on International Women's Day (March 8). The initiative has been running for 10 years as of 2026, celebrating Norway's leading women in technology, leadership, and societal development.
• DNBminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022DNB hosts mentor gatherings for ODA-Nettverk's mentor program, providing venues and facilitation for the monthly meetings of mentor-mentee pairs.
• IKT-NorgecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006IKT-Norge is a partner in Girl Tech Fest, the annual coding and tech inspiration event reaching 1,300 girls in 10 cities. The event promotes technology careers to young women and is organized in cooperation with TENK, Deichmanske, and Norway Makers.
• TENKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006TENK is a partner in Girl Tech Fest. TENK Tech Camp works to influence young girls to choose technology education. TENK also contributes mentors to ODA-Nettverk's programs. Part of the network promoting women in tech.
• Norway MakersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Norway Makers is a partner in Girl Tech Fest, contributing to the annual coding and technology inspiration event for girls.
• Deichmanske (Deichman Bjørvika)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Deichmanske (public library) is a partner in Girl Tech Fest, contributing to the annual coding and technology inspiration event for girls.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NHO (Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise): Largest Norwegian employers' confederation whose member-association Abelia co-runs Top 50 Women in Tech with ODA-Nettverk. Operates broader employer-services mandate but addresses similar D&I policy agendas at a national scale; relevant as a strategic ally and potential funding channel.
• AnitaB.org: Largest US-based non-profit advancing women in computing, with systemic programs similar to ODA-Nettverk's Top 50 Women in Tech and mentorship offerings. Operates at global scale (Top Companies for Women Technologists) versus ODA-Nettverk's Nordic focus; directly comparable mission and member-based non-profit structure.

Direct peers

• Women in Tech Global: Global women-in-tech network running conferences, awards, and ambassador programs in 50+ countries. Closely comparable to ODA-Nettverk's Inspiration Day, awards, and ambassador/chapter model, but operates at global scale with paid membership tiers — a structural alternative ODA could emulate.
• Women Who Code: Non-profit with 290,000+ members offering technical events, mentorship, and career programs for women in technology. Comparable volunteer-driven, event-led model, though its center of gravity is in the US; serves as a benchmark for ODA-Nettverk's member engagement strategy.
• European Women in Tech: European conference-and-community brand running the annual European Women in Tech event and regional chapters across the continent. Closely comparable to ODA-Nettverk's annual Inspiration Day and chapter-based model, and a direct competitor for pan-Nordic corporate sponsorship if it expands northward.
• Girl Geek Dinners: Global grassroots network hosting women-in-tech dinner events with local chapters; several Norwegian tech women (e.g., Ina Espås of ODA Bergen) are referenced as active in Girl Geek Dinners. Closely comparable community-driven women-in-tech format.

Emerging players

• Ada List: Community of women in computing, particularly senior technical leaders; while more loosely organized than ODA-Nettverk, it competes for the same demographic of senior women-in-tech professionals and operates a Top Women in Tech list of comparable function to ODA's Top 50.

Others

• Abelia: Norwegian employers' association for knowledge-intensive businesses (part of NHO) and co-publisher of the annual Top 50 Women in Tech with ODA-Nettverk. A strategic partner rather than competitor, but a potential alternative host for diversity programs should the partnership dissolve.
• IKT-Norge: Norwegian ICT industry association and co-organizer of Girl Tech Fest with ODA-Nettverk. Plays a parallel role in the Norwegian tech ecosystem as an industry body, with overlapping policy interests in tech talent and inclusion; partner today but a credible alternative venue for diversity programs.
• Digital Norway: Norwegian non-profit driving digitalization and tech competence nationally; co-initiator with ODA-Nettverk and Telenor of the Mangfoldsløftet Diversity Pledge. A partner rather than direct competitor, but overlapping mandate on Norwegian tech talent and inclusion could evolve into partnership or competition.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/odanettverk
• Facebookfacebook.com/odanettverk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oda---women-in-tech-network

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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