Innovasjon Gardermoen

What Innovasjon Gardermoen does

Innovasjon Gardermoen, formally Næringsforeningen i Gardermoregionen, is a voluntary, non-profit business association (næringsforening) serving companies and publicly owned enterprises in the Gardermoregionen area of eastern Norway. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Jessheim, Viken, the organization operates with approximately 8 employees under CEO Remy Skogstrand and serves a defined catchment spanning the municipalities of Ullensaker, Eidsvoll, Nannestad, and Hurdal. It is affiliated with NHO (Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise) and works in partnership with regional banks, energy companies, Akershus Fylkeskommune, and NAV to support local business activity.

The association's core offerings are member-facing events and business-development projects rather than technology products. Flagship activities include Gardermokonferansen, Lederkonferansen, the Innovasjonsprisen award, and a series of Næringslivsforum meetings distributed across the four municipalities. It also operates vertical-specific member networks such as Kvinnenettverket (a women's leadership network) and Lokalmatnettverk (a local-food network), and runs project work in collaboration with public-sector partners.

Its revenue model is diversified across annual membership service fees, one-time entry fees, development contributions, project-work income, and event/activity revenue. No technology platform, software product, AI/ML capability, or external funding round is disclosed; the organization is sustained through member dues, partner co-funding, and event-driven income. Continuous annual reporting from 2018 through 2025 indicates a stable operating posture within its defined regional scope.

Name

Innovasjon Gardermoen

Legal name

Innovasjon Gardermoen

Website

https://innovasjon-gardermoen.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Innovasjon Gardermoen is a non-profit regional business association founded in 1999, serving member companies and public enterprises across the four-municipality Gardermoregionen in eastern Norway via conferences, networking forums, and business-development projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Business Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs (BPADABAO)

Keywords

• Regional business association
• Business networking events
• Innovation conferences
• Economic development services
• Member-based association services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jessheim

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. Annual Service Fees: Annual service fee charged to members and associated members as the primary source of operational funding
2. Entry/Registration Fees: One-time entry fees for new members joining the organization
3. Development Contributions: Development funding from public and private actors supporting regional business development initiatives
4. Activity and Event Revenue: Income generated from organizing activities, arrangements, seminars, and events including the Gardermokonferansen conference
5. Project Work Income: Revenue from undertaking project assignments and secretariat functions for private and public actors related to business and regional development

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Innovasjon Gardermoen is a voluntary, independent business association (næringsforening) for the Gardermoregionen area in Norway. It provides networking events, conferences, business forums, innovation awards, and project-based regional business development services to its member companies and publicly owned enterprises. The organization acts as a coordination point between private sector businesses and public stakeholders such as Akershus Fylkeskommune, NAV, and municipal authorities.

Product overview

Innovasjon Gardermoen is a regional business association (næringsforeningen) serving the Gardermoregionen area of Norway. Rather than offering a technology product, it provides networking services, industry events, and business development programs including activities such as Gardermokonferansen (conference), Innovasjonsprisen (innovation award), Lederkonferansen (leadership conference), and various networking forums (Næringslivsforum) for different municipalities. The organization also runs projects like Gardermoregionen.no, Strategisk Næringsplan, Lokalmatnettverk - Romeriksmat, and Kvinnenettverket i Gardermoregionen (women's network).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gardermokonferansen (Annual Conference) Flagship annual conference organized by Innovasjon Gardermoen bringing together businesses and stakeholders in the Gardermoregionen for industry dialogue, networking, and regional development discussions. Targeted at member companies and regional business leaders.
• Innovasjonsprisen (Innovation Award) Innovation award program recognizing and promoting innovative businesses and initiatives in the Gardermoregionen area.
• Kvinnenettverket i Gardermoregionen (Women's Network) Women's professional network initiative in the Gardermoregionen, providing networking and professional development opportunities for women in business.
• Næringslivsforum (Municipal Business Forums) Municipal business forums operated across Eidsvoll, Ullensaker, Nannestad, and Hurdal to facilitate local business networking, dialogue, and development at the municipal level.
• Etablerertjenesten (Entrepreneur Service) Entrepreneur support service offering guidance and resources for business establishment in the Gardermoregionen area.
• MedlemsAMFI (Member Activities and Benefits) Member benefits program, including networking opportunities, access to business development resources, newsletters, and member-to-member offers.
• Strategisk Næringsplan (Strategic Business Plan Project) Strategic business planning project for the Gardermoregionen, developing frameworks for regional business growth and development.
• Lokalmatnettverk - Romeriksmat (Local Food Network) Local food network project supporting local food producers and businesses in the Romerike area.
• Nettverk for kultur- og kreativ næring (Cultural and Creative Industry Network) Network program for cultural and creative industries on Øvre Romerike, supporting networking and success in creative sector businesses.
• Gardermoregionen.no Project Regional development project associated with the Gardermoregionen.no platform, supporting strategic business and regional development initiatives.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GardermoregionencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGardermoregionen is a key strategic partner for regional development initiatives. Innovasjon Gardermoen works closely with this organization on projects and strategic business planning for the region.
• DRIV EnergiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy sector partner contributing to innovation and sustainable business development in the Gardermoregionen area.
• Ragn-SellsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaste management and sustainability partner supporting circular economy initiatives for regional businesses.
• Ø M FjeldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing industry expertise and business development support.
• Aurskog SparebankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional bank partner supporting local business financing and development initiatives.
• Romerikes SparebankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional savings bank providing financial support for regional business development.
• Sparebank 1 ØstlandetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional bank partner supporting regional business community development.
• DNBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Norwegian financial institution partnering for business development support.
• ECITminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT and business services partner providing expertise to member companies.
• NAVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian Labour and Welfare Administration partnering for workforce development and employment initiatives.
• Akershus FylkeskommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty municipality providing public funding and strategic support for regional business development projects.
• OrbitArenaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness hub and venue partner for events and networking activities.
• Cue ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partner contributing to regional innovation ecosystem.
• NHO (Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian Confederation of Business Enterprise affiliation for national business policy and networking.
• Advokatfirmaet NicolaisenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal services partner providing expertise to member companies.
• Right To Play NorgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization partner for CSR and social responsibility initiatives.
• GardermokonferansencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor annual conference organized by Innovasjon Gardermoen for regional business community. Flagship annual event bringing together businesses and stakeholders in the region.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Abelia: NHO-affiliated association for knowledge- and technology-intensive businesses in Norway. Comparable as a membership-based employer/industry association offering networking, policy advocacy, and member programs targeted at member companies.
• Virke: Norwegian enterprise federation covering trade, services and knowledge industries. Comparable as a national membership association offering policy advocacy, member services and events, competing for the same corporate member attention.
• NHO (Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon): National confederation of Norwegian business. Innovasjon Gardermoen is itself affiliated with NHO. Comparable as a broader-incumbent membership organization providing policy advocacy, networking, and member benefits, but operating at national rather than regional scale.

Regional players

• Bergen Næringsråd: Bergen's regional business council. Operates the same core model as Innovasjon Gardermoen—membership fees, business forums, conferences, and project mandates for regional development—making it a strong structural peer.
• Næringslivet i Vestfold: Regional business network for the Vestfold area in Norway. Comparable as a multi-municipal business association delivering networking, policy input, and member services funded by company subscriptions.
• Næringsforeningen i Drammensregionen: Regional business association serving the Drammen area. Closely mirrors Innovasjon Gardermoen's value proposition of providing meeting places, business development, and project work for member companies in a defined municipality cluster.
• Oslo Handelsstands Forening: Long-standing Oslo business and trade association. Comparable as a Norwegian membership-based association offering networking, member services, and representation for companies, with a similarly diverse public-private partner base.
• Næringsforeningen i Stavangerregionen: Regional business association serving the Stavanger region in Norway. Directly comparable as a membership-based næringsforening running conferences, networking forums, and business development projects for member companies in a defined regional geography.
• Næringsforeningen Kristiansand: Regional business association in the Kristiansand area. Mirrors the Gardermoregionen model with member companies, conferences, breakfast meetings, and project-based regional development work.
• Trondheimsregionens Næringsforening (NiTR): Business association for the Trondheim region. Comparable as a regional membership association offering networking, events, project work, and policy advocacy for member companies, with a similar non-profit funding model anchored on annual fees.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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