What Lister Nyskaping does

Lister Nyskaping AS is a privately held Norwegian næringshage (business nursery) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Lyngdal with a secondary office in Flekkefjord. The company operates within SIVA's national network of approximately 40 business incubators, serving six municipalities in the Listerregionen (Flekkefjord, Farsund, Kvinesdal, Lyngdal, Sirdal, Hægebostad). It delivers subsidized business development consulting (25-75% discounts), training programs (SYNLIG, SUPER AI, Prosjektlederskolen, Miljøfyrtårn), startup guidance, and curated networks (PUSH Lister, HR-nettverket, Lokalmat-nettverket, Leverandørnetterket, U45) for SMEs and entrepreneurs in the region.

The company's revenue model blends three streams: (1) multi-year program funding from SIVA via the næringshageprogrammet, anchored by a 34M NOK budget over 10 years awarded in 2022 after Lister Nyskaping was ranked the top-performing næringshage in Norway; (2) co-funding from Agder County Municipality and the six Lister municipalities for regional projects such as Trainee Lister; and (3) course and certification fees ranging from 750 NOK (DigitalVekst sessions for target companies) to 36,000 NOK (Miljøfyrtårn group certification). Distribution is direct, sales-led and event-driven, with services delivered through in-person consulting, group programs, and a bi-weekly online 'Digital kaffekopp' series.

Lister Nyskaping holds Miljøfyrtårn environmental certification, has expanded into coordination of the 500M NOK Lista Renewable Energy Park, and in 2025 absorbed into the consolidated Innovasjon Norge innovation infrastructure. The company maintains partnerships with Innovasjon Norge, Forskningsrådet, Agder Fylkeskommune, UN Global Compact Norge, Agder Europakontor, GCE NODE, DRIV Agder, and K2 Gründerlab, and works with named regional customers including Nordic Door, Sira-Kvina, AMV, Asfalt Sør, and Impetus.

Name

Lister Nyskaping

Legal name

Lister Nyskaping AS

Website

https://listernyskaping.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lister Nyskaping is a Norwegian næringshage (regional business nursery) in Lyngdal serving six Lister municipalities. It provides subsidized consulting, training, and curated networks to SMEs and entrepreneurs, operating within SIVA's national næringshage program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyngdal

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Næringshageprogrammet (Business Nursery Program): Core operations funded through SIVA's næringshageprogram, providing subsidized business development services to companies in the Lister region. The program offers consulting, guidance, and network access to target companies (målbedrifter).
2. Consulting Services: Provides business counseling, development assistance, and project management to target companies at subsidized rates (25%-75% discount through the næringshageprogram).
3. Course and Training Programs: Organizes and delivers various educational programs including AI training, communication courses, project management, sustainability certification, and more. Revenue from participant fees.
4. Regional Project Administration: Manages regional projects such as Trainee Lister, Region Lister, and renewable energy initiatives, with funding from county municipalities and other public sources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lister Nyskaping provides subsidized business development, advisory services, training programs, and networks for small and medium enterprises, entrepreneurs, and regional projects in the Lister region of Norway. As a næringshage within SIVA's national network, it offers one-stop support including business consulting, AI and digital competency training, project management certification, sustainability certification (Miljøfyrt\u00e5rn), startup guidance, and access to regional, national, and international networks. Services are delivered through direct consulting, training cohorts, network forums, events, and online programs.

Product overview

Lister Nyskaping is a regional innovation company (næringshage) operating as part of SIVA's national Business Garden Program. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected business development services including the core næringshageprogram with subsidized consulting for target companies (målbedrifter), startup guidance with free initial mentoring, and specialized training programs. Key programs include SUPER AI (AI adoption), SYNLIG (communication/visibility), Prosjektlederskolen (project management certification), and Gårdsgründer (agricultural entrepreneurship). The company also administers regional initiatives like Trainee Lister, PUSH Lister sustainability network, and AI på hjul mobile AI consulting. Services range from individual business consulting to large-scale training programs and networking events, all designed to support growth and innovation in the Lister region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Næringshageprogrammet (Business Garden Program) A business development program providing subsidized consulting, guidance, and networking services to target companies (målbedrifter) through SIVA's national network of 39 business gardens across Norway. Focuses on green shift, digital development, funding navigation, and market/partner connections for SMBs in the Lister region.
• Målbedrift (Target Company) Services Individualized business development support for SMBs in the Lister region, including subsidized consulting with 25%-75% discount, networking access, annual review meetings, half-price courses, and promotion through Lister Nyskaping's channels. Initial guidance provided for free.
• Gründerveileder (Startup Guidance) Free startup guidance offering 5-10 hours of mentorship to entrepreneurs in Flekkefjord and Farsund. Covers idea development, business planning, financing, and connections to networks and funding opportunities.
• SUPER AI (AI Competency Program)
• SYNLIG (Visibility and Communication Program)
• Prosjektlederskolen (Project Management School)
• Trainee Lister
• PUSH Lister (Sustainability Network)
• AI på hjul (AI on Wheels)
• Digital kaffekopp med næringslivet i Lister (Digital Coffee Cup)
• Miljøfyrt\u00e5rn Certification Service
• Kapitaldagen og Demo Day Lister
• Lokale næringsfond / Listerfondet
• Gårdsgründer (Farm Entrepreneur)
• DigitalVekst Program
• Designdrevet Innovasjon (Design-Driven Innovation)

Quantifiable outcome

• 74 businesses received assistance in 2025, up from 60 in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SIVAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIVA is the national organization for innovation companies including næringshager. Lister Nyskaping participates in SIVA's næringshageprogram, providing subsidized business development services. This partnership is central to their operations and funding.
• Innovasjon NorgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe government's innovation agency. Lister Nyskaping connects businesses to Innovasjon Norge's funding and support programs. In 2025, næringshage and incubation programs consolidated under Innovasjon Norge, strengthening Lister Nyskaping's role in the national innovation system.
• Agder FylkeskommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgder County Municipality provides funding for regional development projects. Funded 800,000 NOK for Trainee Lister program over three years and supports various regional initiatives.
• UN Global Compact NorgemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Om:sør project to run PUSH Lister sustainability network. Combines UN Global Compact's framework with local business support for sustainability initiatives.
• Lister NæringsforeningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional business association collaborating on events, networks, and initiatives including PUSH Lister, SYNLIG, SUPER AI, Kapitaldagen, and Demo Day.
• Forskningsrådet (Research Council of Norway)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational research funding body. Lister Nyskaping connects businesses to research funding and collaborates on knowledge development.
• Næringshagene i Rogaland og AgdermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional collaboration for DigitalVekst program, providing digital competency development for businesses across Rogaland and Agder counties.
• PUSH Lister (Bærekraftsnettverket)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability network for businesses in Lister region. Meets four times yearly covering topics like sustainability in procurement, waste reduction, circular economy, and social sustainability. Part of Om:sør project.
• HR-nettverketminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuman resources network for sharing experiences and best practices among businesses in the Lister region.
• Lokalmat-nettverketminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork for local food producers in Lister region, helping strengthen production, sales, and visibility of short-chain food.
• LeverandørnettverketminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier network for businesses in the region to share experiences and develop supplier capabilities.
• Listerregionen Municipalities (6 municipalities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlekkefjord, Farsund, Kvinesdal, Lyngdal, Sirdal, and Hægebostad municipalities. Lister Nyskaping was established as a business development company for all six municipalities in the Lister region.
• Agder EuropakontormajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides information and support for businesses seeking EU funding and international opportunities. Collaborates on events like Kapitaldagen.
• K2 GründerlabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStartup incubator and support organization in Agder. Collaborates on startup support and investor events.
• DRIV AgderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStartup center for all of Agder offering guidance and knowledge for entrepreneurs. Sirdal, Kvinesdal, and Lyngdal have agreements with DRIV Agder.
• GCE NODEmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Certified Expert within seafood/aquaculture. Lister Nyskaping participates in their 'Future Defense Industry South' initiative for regional development.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• StartupLab: Oslo-based startup accelerator offering founder programs and investor networks. Targets a different geography and stage but operates in the same Norwegian innovation ecosystem with overlapping training and mentorship themes.
• Aleap: Norwegian health-tech incubator based in Oslo. Operates within SIVA's innovation infrastructure alongside Lister Nyskaping, focusing on a specific vertical (health) but with comparable incubator methodology and public-funding model.

Direct peers

• Næringshagene i Rogaland: Sister næringshager in Rogaland partnering on the DigitalVekst program. Operates the same SIVA-funded næringshage model for businesses in an adjacent region, with overlapping methods and a formal collaboration agreement.
• K2 Gründerlab: Startup incubator and support organization in Agder mentioned as an active partner. Provides overlapping startup guidance, investor events, and founder support services in the same regional market.
• Eigersund Næring og Havn: Combined municipal business development and port authority. Lister Nyskaping's CEO Anne Vigdis Ellingsen was CEO here immediately prior. Performs overlapping business development and municipal coordination functions in a different Norwegian region.
• Haugaland Vekst: Regional development company on Haugalandet where Lister Nyskaping's new CEO previously worked as 'mulighetsutvikler'. Similar mandate to drive growth and innovation for SMEs in a defined Norwegian region.
• DRIV Agder: Startup center for all of Agder offering guidance and knowledge for entrepreneurs. Several Lister municipalities have direct agreements with DRIV, making it a direct competitor and partner for entrepreneur services.

Broad incumbents

• Forskningsparken (Norwegian Research Parks): Network of research parks across Norway providing incubation, lab, and advisory services to knowledge-intensive businesses. More infrastructure-heavy than Lister Nyskaping but operates in the same national SIVA-backed innovation ecosystem.
• Innovasjon Norge: Norway's national innovation agency that recently absorbed the næringshage and incubation programs. Functions as the overarching public funding and advisory body for which Lister Nyskaping acts as a regional delivery partner.
• SIVA: State-owned enterprise for innovation infrastructure operating the national network of approximately 40 næringshager including Lister Nyskaping. Provides structural funding, benchmarking, and program framework that defines Lister Nyskaping's operating model.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/listernyskaping
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lister-nyskaping
• Instagraminstagram.com/listernyskaping

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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