What Sunnaasstiftelsen does

Sunnaasstiftelsen is a Norwegian non-profit foundation (stiftelse) founded in 2006 and headquartered at Bjørnemyrveien 11, Oslo. It operates the "Aktiv Rehabilitering" (Active Rehabilitation) model, which integrates peer mentors with lived experience of acquired brain or spinal cord injury into structured rehabilitation programs delivered alongside healthcare professionals. Primary beneficiaries are persons with acquired brain injury and persons with acquired spinal cord injury in Norway, with secondary audiences including partners and relatives, healthcare professionals, and the tourism/hospitality industry.

The foundation's core product surface is a portfolio of activity-based camps and structured programs. Camp offerings include Brain Camp (with seasonal variants Høst, Vinter, Alumni, Yng and Yng Foreldre) for persons with acquired brain injury, and Camp Spinal (Sommer, Vinter, H2O, MTB Adapt) for persons with spinal cord injury, delivered at locations such as Beitostølen, Trysil, Hafjell and Oslo in collaboration with sports federations and Sunnaas Hospital. Supporting programs include Mentorprogrammet and Mentor Yng (one-year peer-mentor leadership development), Partners in Spine (couple support), and accessible-tourism initiatives Adapt2Explore and AccessNorway. A "Chat med oss" service and Klok av Skade mentorship resources extend the reach beyond in-person programs. The organization does not operate a software platform or app; its "technology" is the codified Active Rehabilitation methodology itself, supplemented by research outputs (notably Pia Wedege's doctoral thesis) and lightweight integrations (Vipps, Stripe, Solidus, Google Analytics, Motimate).

Sunnaasstiftelsen functions as a charitable foundation, not a commercial enterprise. Programs are delivered free of charge to participants, with revenue drawn from individual donations (Vipps, monthly giving, tax-deductible gifts between NOK 500–25,000 per year), corporate sponsorships (e.g., SpareBank1 Nord-Norge Samfunnsløftet), and government/project grants from bodies including Bufdir, NAV and regional municipalities. The foundation claims 8.5 of every 10 NOK reaches program beneficiaries and is approved by Innsamlingskontrollen. Distribution is community-led and direct: national referral pipelines through municipalities and specialist health services, supplemented by international knowledge-sharing partnerships with ENAT, Spinalis (Sweden), Ryk (Denmark), Institut Guttmann (Spain), RG Aktiv Rehabilitering, and NIF/Olympiatoppen.

Name

Sunnaasstiftelsen

Legal name

Sunnaasstiftelsen

Website

https://sunnaasstiftelsen.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sunnaasstiftelsen is a Norwegian non-profit foundation founded in 2006 that delivers free Active Rehabilitation programs — camps, peer-mentor training, and family support — to persons with acquired brain or spinal cord injury across Norway, funded by donations and public grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Rehabilitation & Recovery Retreats (Physio, Post-Op, Pain Management) (THAGAMAG), Rehabilitation Return-to-Exercise Training (Non-Clinical) (HSADAAAK)

Keywords

• Rehabilitation services
• Disability support programs
• Peer mentorship
• Adaptive sports camps
• Nonprofit foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Gifts: Sunnaasstiftelsen receives donations from private individuals, corporate sponsors, and regular givers. The organization offers Vipps, bank transfers, and monthly giving options. Donors can receive tax deductions for gifts between 500-25,000 NOK per year.
2. Project Funding and Government Grants: Programs are financed through project funds and grants from government bodies like Bufdir, regional municipalities, and organizations like SpareBank1 Nord-Norge Samfunnsløftet. The organization has requested annual government funding of 5 million NOK for continuation of family support programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sunnaasstiftelsen delivers free rehabilitation programs—including seasonal Brain Camp and Camp Spinal activity camps, mentor training programs (Mentorprogrammet and Mentor Yng), and partners/family support (Partners in Spine)—for persons with acquired brain or spinal cord injuries in Norway. Programs are built on the Active Rehabilitation model that pairs peer mentors with lived experience of disability with healthcare expertise, and are delivered through immersive camp experiences and ongoing mentorship. The organization also drives accessible tourism initiatives (Adapt2Explore, AccessNorway) and is funded by donations, project grants, and public support.

Product overview

Sunnaasstiftelsen is a national non-profit foundation offering a comprehensive portfolio of rehabilitation programs centered on 'Aktiv Rehabilitering' (Active Rehabilitation) methodology. The core offerings include Brain Camp and Camp Spinal programs (with seasonal variants: Sommer, Vinter, Høst), which are activity-based camps for persons with acquired brain or spinal cord injuries. Supporting programs include Mentorprogrammet and Mentor Yng (peer mentor training), Partners in Spine (couple support), and family-focused offerings like Brain Camp Yng and Brain Camp Yng Foreldre. The organization also operates Adapt2Explore and AccessNorway projects focused on inclusive tourism and accessibility. A distinctive feature is the Chat med oss service. All programs integrate peer persons with lived experience as a central methodology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camp Spinal Activity camps for persons with acquired spinal cord injury, offering introduction to sports and activities together with special federations and clubs.
• Camp Spinal Sommer Summer camp introducing persons with acquired spinal cord injury to various sports and activities, with training on basic skills for increased independence.
• Camp Spinal Vinter Winter camp for persons with acquired spinal cord injury, focusing on sit-ski skiing and challenging oneself in alpine slopes.
• Camp MTB Adapt Camp for trying adaptive mountain biking on three or four wheels, with experienced mentors and helpers in safe surroundings.
• Brain Camp Activity camps for persons with acquired brain injury, offering opportunities to challenge oneself, experience mastery, and share experiences with others through mountain activities.
• Brain Camp Vinter Winter camp challenging limits in alpine slopes and cross-country trails for persons with acquired brain injury.
• Brain Camp Høst Fall camp offering persons with acquired brain injury the chance to try various mountain activities in safe environments with peer mentors.
• Brain Camp Alumni Follow-up program for former Brain Camp participants aged 13-21 years, based on the Active Rehabilitation model.
• Brain Camp Yng Week-long camp for children and youth with acquired brain injury, together with their parents, featuring various activities and mentorship.
• Brain Camp Yng Foreldre Parent program during Brain Camp Yng, offering parents increased insight and better understanding of their child's situation.
• Mentorprogrammet One-year leadership development program for persons with functional impairments, including theoretical and practical training through four sessions with professional instructors and lecturers, followed by practice in projects.
• Mentor Yng Age-adapted mentor program for children and youth aged 15-20 with acquired brain or spinal cord injury, focusing on supporting oneself, supporting others, and practical experience at camps.
• Partners in Spine Program for couples where one partner has acquired spinal cord injury, with particular focus on partners, offering structured support, conversations, activities and guidance.
• Adapt2Explore (A2E) Project on universal design and accessible tourism, making Northern Norway a more accessible destination for persons with functional impairments, with practice-based test and learning arenas at rehabilitation camps.
• AccessNorway National project in collaboration with NDBR and INKLU Valdres, developing tools for accessible tourism including accessibility guides, survey tools, and accessibility plans for pilot destinations.
• Aktiv Rehabilitering (Active Rehabilitation) Active Rehabilitation methodology integrating peer persons, lived experience, and experience-based competence into the rehabilitation process for persons with acquired brain or spinal cord injury.
• Chat med oss (Klok av Skade) Chat service available anytime for persons to connect with Sunnaasstiftelsen for support, information, and connection with mentors (Klok av Skade chat with us).

Quantifiable outcome

• Documented improvement in mastery, identity and quality of life for participants through peer mentorship (Pia Wedege doctoral research)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NIF/OlympiatoppencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Norges Idrettsforbund (NIF) and Olympiatoppen have entered into a letter of intent with Sunnaasstiftelsen to collaborate on sports and rehabilitation activities for persons with disabilities.
• RG Aktiv RehabiliteringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2025Collaboration partner awarded together with NoSCoS Award 2025. Both organizations work with active rehabilitation and peer mentors for persons with spinal cord injury in the Nordic region.
• Spinalis (Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish collaboration partner for Spinality events focused on intimacy and sexuality after spinal cord injury. Collaboration with Ryk Denmark as well.
• Ryk (Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish collaboration partner for Spinality events focused on intimacy and sexuality after spinal cord injury.
• ENAT (European Network for Accessible Tourism)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENAT showcases Sunnaasstiftelsen's upcoming event in Greece - an inspiring seminar on accessible tourism followed by unique Acropolis event. ENAT works to increase awareness of accessibility importance in tourism.
• NDBR/BerekraftsnettverketcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational project AccessNorway is driven by NDBR Berekraftsnettverket and pilot destinations in collaboration with Sunnaasstiftelsen and INKLU Valdres, supported by Bufdir.
• INKLU ValdrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in AccessNorway project for developing tools and guidelines for accessible tourism in Norway.
• Bufdir (Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs)coreOthersGovernment directorate providing support funding for AccessNorway project on accessible tourism development.
• SpareBank1 Nord-Norge (Samfunnsløftet)minorOthersThrough Samfunnsløftet, SpareBank1 Nord-Norge supports projects that make the region a better place to live, including Adapt2Explore accessible tourism project.
• Visit VossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilot destination in AccessNorway project, receiving workshops, observations, dialogue meetings and practical testing from Sunnaasstiftelsen.
• Visit SognefjordenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilot destination in AccessNorway project, receiving support for accessibility planning and development.
• Institut Guttmann (Barcelona)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRehabilitation center in Barcelona collaborating with Sunnaasstiftelsen on Camp Spinal H2O, providing high degree of physical activity in water and some land activities.
• Norwegian Spinal Cord Injury AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Sunnaasstiftelsen on Nordic Activity Course for persons with spinal cord injury.
• Various sports federations and clubsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunnaasstiftelsen collaborates with Norwegian sports federations and clubs for introducing adaptive sports at camps (Norges Skiforbund, specialized sports federations, and local clubs).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation: US-based spinal cord injury nonprofit combining research funding, advocacy, and quality-of-life programs including peer mentoring; addresses the same beneficiary population with greater resources and reach.
• Sunnaas Sykehus (Sunnaas Hospital): Norway's largest specialist rehabilitation hospital and the foundation's primary referral partner; offers broader clinical rehabilitation services while the foundation provides the post-discharge community layer.

Direct peers

• Spinalis Foundation: Swedish foundation running Spinality events and peer-led rehabilitation for persons with spinal cord injury; direct Nordic counterpart and named collaboration partner of Sunnaasstiftelsen.
• Institut Guttmann: Barcelona-based specialist hospital for spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation; named collaboration partner on Camp Spinal H2O and operates comparable adaptive-activity programming.
• Back Up Trust: UK charity supporting people with spinal cord injury through peer mentoring, activity courses, and rehabilitation programs; directly comparable service mix and beneficiary focus.
• Ryk (Danmark): Danish association for persons with spinal cord injury running peer-support and activity programs; cross-Nordic collaboration partner for Spinality and active rehabilitation.
• RG Aktiv Rehabilitering: Norwegian organization delivering active rehabilitation and peer mentor support for persons with spinal cord injury; jointly awarded NoSCoS Award 2025 with Sunnaasstiftelsen.
• Norsk Forbund for Personer med Hjerneskade (NFB): Norwegian interest organization for persons with acquired brain injury; overlapping beneficiary population and partial overlap in peer-support and community programming.

Emerging players

• Neurokinex: UK-based activity-based rehabilitation provider for spinal cord injury; comparable non-hospital, exercise-led model focused on functional recovery post-discharge.

Others

• ENAT (European Network for Accessible Tourism): EU-wide network promoting accessible tourism; named partner for Sunnaasstiftelsen's Adapt2Explore/AccessNorway accessible tourism initiatives.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sunnaasstiftelsen

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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