FAQs

Oslo Innovation Week invites you to the heart of Nordic innovation.

Oslo Innovation Week 2026 will take place from 19–22 October, and is an umbrella event uniting Norwegian and international incubators, investors, and other relevant players in the startup and innovation ecosystem. We aim to help Norwegian companies grow, promote Oslo and Norway as good places for business, attract and keep tech talent, and bring more investment to Norwegian startups and scaleups.

In 2026, OIW introduces a more focused programme structure with two distinct tracks. 

The Main Programme consists of up to 20 curated flagship events, selected for their international relevance, strategic alignment and delivery capacity. 

The Side Programme is open to the wider ecosystem: a vibrant collection of independent events that together reflect the full strength and diversity of Oslo's innovation community. Both tracks are an essential part of what makes Oslo Innovation Week unique.

Oslo Innovation Week 2026 takes place from 19-22 October 2026 in Oslo, Norway.
In 2025 over 50 locations were used in the city centre showcasing the best of our compact city.

In addition to the many amazing locations, there will be a headquarters where guests can meet outside of events.
To find the location of your event, go to the Program page.

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Each year, Oslo Innovation Week attracts around 15,000 people across numerous events, with 25–30% of attendees coming from abroad.

It brings together startup and scaleup founders, investors, creatives, tech experts, policymakers, students, and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.

In 2025, participants from 40 countries joined, with especially strong representation from Nordic countries, Western Europe, and North America.

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There is not 1 ticket to access all events at Oslo Innovation Week.

Each event has its own registration process. Some require tickets, some need registration, and others are open. Browse the Program page and apply—event hosts will review your registration and reach out with updates on your registration status.

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All events can be found on the Program page.

Browse the Program page and apply—event hosts will review your registration and reach out with updates on your registration status.

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The application portal for Side Programme events closes on 14 August 2026. Main Programme events are by invitation only.

Curious about what it takes to be an event organiser at Oslo Innovation Week? Have a look at our Event Organiser Guide to get ready.

Investors are at the heart of Oslo Innovation Week. Many events tailored for and by investors provide opportunities to connect with the ecosystem and other investors. Check out our dedicated Investor page.

Contact hey@oiw.no for more information.

Check out this list of local investors taking actively part in Oslo Innovation Week.

What went down in 2025?

• 404 VC firms participated in Oslo Innovation Week 2025
• 55% were international
• 54% increase compared to 2024

Contact hey@oiw.no for more information.

The application portal for Side Programme events closes on 13 September 2026. Main Programme events are by invitation only.

Curious about what it takes to be an event organiser at Oslo Innovation Week? Have a look at our Event Organiser Guide to get ready.

Contact hey@oiw.no for more information.

Oslo Innovation Week offers compelling stories about the city's ambitions, opportunities to meet a growing startup and innovation ecosystem, transformative technologies, pioneering solutions and the chance to expand your Nordic network.

All speakers are visible on the Program page.

If you need help connecting with an event or speaker, send an email to hey@oiw.no. The Oslo Innovation Week team will assist by connecting you with the event organiser or speaker.

Oslo Innovation Week 2025 in numbers:

• 90+ events
• 400+ speakers
• 250+ event organisers
• 15,000 attendees
• International attendees from over 40 countries
• 404 VC firms from over 20 countries
• 100's of founders on stage

Read the full 2025 event report here.

Oslo Innovation Week 2026 takes places from 19-22 October 2026.

Offers from hotel partners are not available yet for 2026.

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Oslo is a small city, so most of time it possible to walk from one event to the next. Or, use Ruter, Oslo's public transport system, to get on tram, bus, boat or bike. Tickets are available in the Ruter app.

Oslo has a buzzing food, culture and nature scene. Explore the green surroundings or go on an island hopping adventure in the Oslo Fjord. Unwind with a sauna session and refreshing dip in the ocean followed by a visit to the Munch museum and a fine meal at a Nordic cuisine restaurant.

Check out Visit Oslo to explore the city to the fullest.