Rogaland Ressurssenter AS

What Rogaland Ressurssenter AS does

Rogaland Ressurssenter AS is an innovation and business development company headquartered at Helganesveien 41 in Avaldsnes, Karmøy, in the Haugalandet region of Rogaland, Norway. Founded in 1989 and privately owned by local businesses, banks, and municipalities, it operates as an approved Næringshage (business garden) under Norway's national Næringshageprogram, administered by Innovasjon Norge since April 2026 (previously by Siva). The company serves small and medium-sized enterprises across six municipalities — Karmøy, Utsira, Bokn, Tysvær, Sveio, and Haugesund — through subsidized advisory, structured development programs, and network facilitation.

Its service portfolio spans business consulting (Bedriftsrådgivning), financing and support scheme guidance, sustainability and environmental certification (including Miljøfyrtårn and ISO 14001), digitalization, internationalization, R&D collaboration, market development, and restructuring support. These are delivered alongside multi-session development programs (Grønn Vekst, Digital Vekst, LED+, Vekstprogram Marked, Gårdsgründer, Mot til å lede), short courses (HMS-kurs for ledere, cybersikkerhet, proff presentasjon, emisjonskurs), and regional development projects (Sirkulære Husøy, Sirkulære Byggevarer Haugalandet, Verdiskapingsprosjekt Røvær, Filmrederiet).

The business model is a hybrid of public co-financing and fee-based services. Innovasjon Norge provides core funding, enabling 50–75% subsidized pricing for enrolled m\u00e5lbedrifter (target companies). Program fees range from NOK 600 for short courses to NOK 78,000 for premium leadership programs. Revenue is delivered through a direct-touch model: a team of 6 business developers maintains close advisory relationships with target companies and coordinates an extensive regional network. The company has been Miljøfyrtårn certified since 2022 and is carbon neutral through its Trefadder partnership.

Name

Rogaland Ressurssenter AS

Legal name

Rogaland Ressurssenter AS

Website

https://rrs.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rogaland Ressurssenter AS is a Norwegian innovation and business development company operating as an approved Næringshage (business garden) under the national Næringshageprogram, providing subsidized advisory, development programs, and network access to SMEs across six municipalities in the Haugalandet region of Rogaland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Consulting Services

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery) (BPADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Circularity Consulting & Program Management (EPR, Design-for-Circularity, LCA) (EUAIANAH), Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM), Organization Design & Restructuring (BPACAJAB), Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

Keywords

• SME business development
• Business advisory services
• Sustainability certification
• Digital transformation consulting
• Leadership development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Avaldsnes (Karmøy)

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public co-financing from Innovasjon Norge: The Næringshageprogram is publicly co-financed. From 1 April 2026, the program is administered by Innovasjon Norge (previously Siva). This co-financing enables subsidized pricing for target companies.
2. Program and course fees: Rogaland Ressurssenter charges fees for structured programs (Grønn Vekst, Vekstprogram Marked, LED+, etc.) and training courses (HMS, cybersikkerhet, proff presentasjon, emisjonskurs, etc.). Prices range from free to NOK 78,000 per program. Målbedrifter (target companies in the Næringshageprogram) receive significant subsidies (50–75%) making programs more affordable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rogaland Ressurssenter provides subsidized business development advisory and structured programs to small and medium-sized enterprises (målkunder) in the Haugalandet region. Services include business consulting, sustainability and environmental certification support (Miljøfyrtårn, ISO 14001, Bærekraft), digital transformation guidance, internationalization assistance, market development, restructuring, financing guidance, and leadership development. The company operates as an approved Næringshage within Norway's national Næringshageprogram administered by Innovasjon Norge, with operations based in Avaldsnes, Karmøy, Norway.

Product overview

Rogaland Ressurssenter AS is an innovation and development company operating as an approved Næringshage (business garden) for the Haugalandet region. The company offers a portfolio of interconnected services organized around business development: core consulting services (Bedriftsrådgivning, Digitalisering, Internasjonalisering, Forskning og utvikling, Markedsarbeid, Omstilling), financing guidance (Finansiering og støtteordninger), and sustainability support (Bærekraftsarbeid og miljøsertifisering). These services are delivered alongside specialized programs including the Næringshageprogrammet itself, development programs (Grønn Vekst, Digital Vekst, LED+, Vekstprogram Marked, Gårdsgründer, Mot til å lede), and courses (HMS-kurs for ledere). The company also leads several regional development projects including Sirkulære Byggevarer Haugalandet, Sirkulære Husøy, and Verdiskapingsprosjekt Røvær, plus networks like Kvinnovasjon. The portfolio is unified around helping small and medium-sized businesses in Karmøy, Utsira, Bokn, Tysvær, Sveio, and Haugesund municipalities with growth, restructuring, and innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sirkulære Husøy: A business network and development project led by Rogaland Ressurssenter, focusing on circular resource use, energy sharing, and sustainable industrial development on Husøy. Collaboration between Rogaland Ressurssenter, Karmøy municipality, and Karmsund Havn.
• Sirkulære Byggevarer Haugalandet
• Kvinnovasjon
• Grønn Vekst-programmet
• Verdiskapingsprosjekt Røvær

Products and services

• SME business advisory services (målkunde rådgivning)

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of target companies (målbedrifter) would recommend Rogaland Ressurssenter to others, based on annual national customer satisfaction survey
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Siva (Siva - inkubasjonsselskapene)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreviously the administrator of the Næringshageprogram until 31 March 2026. Rogaland Ressurssenter was a Siva partner and 'Stolt Siva partner' as a Næringshage. The transfer to Innovasjon Norge preserves the national program structure.
• Rogaland fylkeskommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRogaland county municipality. Rogaland Ressurssenter collaborates closely with Rogaland fylkeskommune as part of the regional innovation support apparatus and in project initiatives like Sirkulære Husøy.
• Karmøy kommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of six municipalities served. Karmøy kommune is a co-founder/owner and key local partner. Rogaland Ressurssenter serves as secretariat for Karmøy Næringsråd. Also a partner in Sirkulære Husøy development project.
• Næringshagene i NorgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe national association of næringshager in Norway. Rogaland Ressurssenter participates in the national network covering 76% of Norwegian municipalities and supporting over 2,000 companies annually. The board of Næringshagene i Norge engages directly with national politicians on innovation policy.
• Karmsund HavncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in the Sirkulære Husøy industrial symbiosis project. Karmsund Havn is a central infrastructure node on Husøy and a co-partner in developing Husøy as a more circular, energy-efficient industrial area.
• Sea Breeze ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHMS (health, safety, environment) course delivery partner. Sea Breeze Consulting provides the instructor for the physical HMS-kurs for ledere with over 20 years of experience in HMS, management, and risk management.
• SpeakLabminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner for the Proff Presentasjon course in professional presentation and meeting leadership. Delivered by Siri Lill Mannes (20-year TV/hosting veteran) and Arne Møller (physiotherapist with voice specialization).
• c-momentum (Leni Christine Jebsen)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLead facilitator for the 'Mot til å lede' leadership development program. Leni Christine Jebsen is a certified organizational and relational system coach with over 20 years of experience in leadership and team development, including the development of NHOs Female Future program.
• TrefadderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon offset partnership. Rogaland Ressurssenter is a carbon-neutral business through Trefadder, compensating for remaining emissions after reduction efforts as part of their Miljøfyrtårn certification commitments.
• Human (Edvard Thormodsaeter)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLead facilitator for the LED+ leadership development program. Human provides a leadership development methodology that differs from standardized courses, building on individual adaptation and DNV-certified psychological tests.
• Skudenes & Aakra SparebankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain cooperation partner (hovedsamarbeidspartner) for Bedriftenes Dag 2025 annual business conference.
• Veni (Smedvig IT)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital competence partner for the Digital Vekst program, delivering sessions on AI tools, digital change management, and cybersecurity. Also collaborated on Kompetanseforum webinars.
• LeadifyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital marketing partner for the Digital Vekst program, delivering the first session on digital visibility and online marketing strategy including SEO, Google Business Profile, and advertising.
• KompanigårdenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of frokostmøter (breakfast meetings) together with Rogaland Ressurssenter and Karmøy Næringsråd, providing a networking venue for regional businesses.
• Mechatronics Innovation Lab (MIL)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for the 'Teknologi for vekst – Robotikk, AI og industriell 3D-printing' professional day, providing expertise on robotics, industrial 3D printing, and access to catapult centers and European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH).
• European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network of digital innovation hubs. MIL collaboration includes information on EDIH support for testing, competence building, and digital transformation available to Norwegian SMEs.
• Techno DiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTarget company and venue partner for frokostmøte. Techno Dive hosted a breakfast meeting showcasing their AI-developed FlowSert certification tracking platform and served as a case study for digital innovation in the regional SME community.
• Secure Practice / Digital NorwayminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCybersecurity training partner. Delivered the 'Hele Norge Øver' physical 2-hour cyber emergency exercise, teaching participants how hacker attacks work and how to handle a crisis.
• Sirkulære Kaupanes (Eigersund Næring og Havn)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParallel circular development project to Sirkulære Husøy. Collaborated on a joint workshop on energy sharing and industrial symbiosis alongside Rogaland fylkeskommune, Dalane Energi, NCCE, and COPPER.
• Norsk Senter for Sirkulær Økonomi (NCCE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian Center for Circular Economy. Partnered with on the joint workshop on energy sharing and industrial symbiosis alongside Sirkulære Kaupanes and other regional actors.
• COPPER (Community of Practice for Industrial Symbiosis)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity of Practice for Industrial Symbiosis. Collaborated on the joint workshop on energy sharing and industrial symbiosis alongside Sirkulære Kaupanes, Rogaland fylkeskommune, Dalane Energi, and NCCE.
• Dalane EnergiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy company from Dalane region. Partnered on the joint workshop on energy sharing and industrial symbiosis alongside Sirkulære Kaupanes, Rogaland fylkeskommune, NCCE, and COPPER.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerISO course partner. DNV delivered the ISO 14001 Environmental Management introductory course through Rogaland Ressurssenter as a classroom course with group discussions and case work.
• KureominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCybersecurity training partner for the 'Cybersikkerhet gjort forståelig' course. Kureo offers practical, accessible cybersecurity training for SMEs, including follow-up packages with on-site analysis and recommendations.
• Svehaug EntreprenørminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company partner in the Sirkulære Byggevarer Haugalandet project, contributing to the development of a regional model for reuse of building materials.
• Norscrap KarmøyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScrap metal recycling company on Karmøy. Partner in the Sirkulære Byggevarer project contributing to circular material flows in the construction sector.
• EFA StiftelsenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Sirkulære Byggevarer project contributing to circular construction material solutions.
• ByggmesterforbundetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian Master Builders Association. Industry partner in the Sirkulære Byggevarer project, helping integrate circular construction practices into the building trade.
• Haugaland Kraft EnergiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional energy company. Presented at 'På innsiden av Husøy' events on energy flexibility, grid capacity optimization, and plans for a larger battery on Husøy, contributing to the Sirkulære Husøy energy sharing dialogue.
• Karmøy NæringsrådcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRogaland Ressurssenter serves as secretariat for Karmøy Næringsråd, actively working on current business issues, meeting places, and cross-sector collaboration between business, municipality, and other actors.
• Validé HaugesundregionenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation company in Haugesund region. Co-organizer of the emisjonskurs (capital-raising course) for early-stage and growth companies, setting up the intensive competency program on equity fundraising.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Siva: State-owned innovation infrastructure company that administered the Næringshageprogram until 31 March 2026. Funds and oversees incubators and business gardens nationally; RRS is a 'Stolt Siva partner.' Siva is a broader incumbent that shapes RRS's funding framework.
• Innovasjon Norge: Norwegian government's principal innovation agency — from April 2026, the administrator of the Næringshageprogram that underpins RRS's subsidized service model. Provides public co-financing and policy direction; not a direct competitor but a structural incumbent that defines RRS's operating envelope.
• KPMG Advisory / EY-Parthenon Norge: Large professional-services firms offering strategy, transformation, and growth advisory to Norwegian SMEs and corporates. Compete for the same SME advisory budgets RRS targets, particularly on digital transformation and sustainability mandates, but at a different price point.

Direct peers

• Gründerloftet: Norwegian business development and early-stage support organization; named as a partner in RRS's Kvinnovasjon network. Closely comparable in mission (founder/SME support) and delivery model (programs, events, advisory).
• VIS Innovasjon: Stavanger-region innovation company providing business development, internationalization, and investor-readiness support to SMEs. Operates an adjacent model to RRS in Rogaland and competes for the same national innovation funding pools.
• Connect Norge: Member of the Nordic Connect network, providing commercialization and innovation support to startups and SMEs in Norway. Comparable in mission to bridge R&D and commercial scaling, with a similar cohort-based program model.
• Kunnskapsparken Nordland: Norwegian knowledge park/næringshage-style organization offering SME advisory, incubation, and development programs in Northern Norway. Same national program framing, similar service mix, and comparable public co-financing model.
• Validé: Innovation company in Haugesund region delivering business development, capital-raising training (e.g., emisjonskurs), and accelerator support to SMEs. Validé is named in RRS's own data as a co-organizer of the emisjonskurs, making it the closest direct peer in the same region and category.

Others

• Norsk Senter for Sirkulær Økonomi (NCCE): Norwegian Center for Circular Economy. RRS partnered with NCCE on the Sirkulære Husøy energy-sharing workshop. NCCE is an adjacent enablement body that sets the policy and knowledge agenda RRS's circular projects draw from.
• Sparebanken Norge / Agenda Vestlandet: Regional savings bank and its foundation Agenda Vestlandet, which co-finances RRS's Grønn Vekst program. Acts as a financing partner rather than a competitor, but represents a comparable local economic-development funding mechanism that competing regional organizations also rely on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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