• Internationalisation Program for

    Incubatees & Alumni

    Application deadline 1st of September 2026

    In collaboration with:

  • The program will help Incubatees and alumni to engage in and benefit from the ESA BIC international network.

    Selected eligibility criteria

    • Company is an ESA BIC Norway incubatee or alumni
    • Company has international ambitions
    • Company has a commercial product or service min TRL/IRL 5+
    • Company agrees to participate in webinars, workshops, and events with needed level of seniority
    • Company is willing to engage with ESA BIC network and external actors
    • Alumni up to three years after incubation end date will be prioritized
    • The program has a limited number of available spots

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    Ready to expand your business?

    Join our new internationalisation program – designed for ESA BIC Norway incubatees and alumni, ready to grow and expand internationally. Get personal coaching, expert sessions, and access to the ESA BIC Norway international network.

    1:1 coaching with leading experts and mentors

    Workshops to take your business beyond the Nordics

    100K NOK> Value of program

  • Timeline and activities (Program to be updated)

    1

    Get in touch

    Register your interest here*

    *All interested companies will be reviewed before they get accepted into the programme

    2

    International Readiness

    Pre-assessment

    5th-10th of September (1 hour per startup)

    Meet your mentor for a 1:1 review of your internationalisation needs, identify your starting point, and map out your gaps and what you want to achieve through the programme.

    ESA BIC Norway will a few days later inform you if you are accepted into the program.

    3

    Mission Planning & Roadmap

    Market Selection and positioning

    Oktober

    Every great mission starts with a strong team and a clear vision. We will help you define your goals, map your company's strengths, and set your direction for international expansion.

    4

    Power-up

    Improve position and planning

    Oktober - Desember

    Before expanding, you need to know your systems are ready. You’ll strengthen your position and prepare for use of international network.

    5

    Use of network and expansion

    Go to market and secure new opportunties

    January - June

    TBA

    6

    Orbit Entry

    Post-assessment

    September 2027 (1 hour per startup)

    Reflect on your mission with your mentor, celebrate progress, and define your next activities

  • Frequently asked questions

  • Contact us:

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    Jo Bjørnstad

    Manager ESA BIC NO, Kjeller Innovasjon

    jb@kjellerinnovasjon.no

    +47 976 639 56

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    Ingrid Sara Grimstad Amundsgård

    Internationalization Advisor. Duo Lead, Defence & Space, Innovasjon Norge

    ingrid.sara.grimstad.amundsgard@innovasjonnorge.no

    +47 901 35 533

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    Bielenis Villanueva Triana

    Venture Builder, Kjeller Innovasjon

    bvt@kjellerinnovasjon.no

    +47 481 08 755

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    Linda Cathrine Hald

    Senior EU Adisor, Fremtidens Industri

    linda@fi-nor.no

    +47 976 74 134

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    Anders Tørud

    Senior Advisor, KPB

    at@kpb.no

    +47 932 87 107

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    Øyvind Haga

    Head of Technology Department, Innovasjon Norge

    oyvind.haga@innovasjonnorge.no

    +47 220 02 500

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    Kristian Hesthaug

    Head of Startuplab Hardware, StartupLab

    kristian@startuplab.no

    +47 911 73 075

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    Eirik Bjørklund

    Head of Incubator | Startup IX , Norinnova

    eirik.bjorklund@norinnova.no

    +47 976 29 662

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