Start Strong with an MIT-Based Program

This article is sourced from GCE Ocean, written by Kjersti Boge Christensen.

If you are a startup company in the Vestland region — and you’re ready to test your idea, strengthen your business model and take a leap forward — apply to join our free MIT-based programme.

GCE Ocean Technology and VIS are recruiting for ScaleupNext 2026, a new program that will help startups make smarter decisions from day one, using the world-renowned 24 Steps to Disciplined Entrepreneurship from MIT.

ScaleupNext offers:

• three intensive modules from April to May
• hands-on mentoring and practical tools
• direct access to MIT’s entrepreneurial framework
• one full week at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship in Boston
• a safe, ambitious environment to shape your next steps

The programme is fully financed for startups by Sparebanken Norge through Agenda Vestlandet.

Read article about the program in Shifter.no (language: Norwegian)

Please note that participants must cover their own travel costs to Boston, estimated at around NOK 50,000 per person and companies are welcome to send one or two participants, depending on what their budget allows.

Really has been part of the MIT week - hear why they think you should join this programme (language: Norwegian).

How to join ScalupNext

GCE Ocean Technology and VIS are now looking for ten ambitious startups from the West Coast with the drive to build meaningful solutions — and the curiosity to learn from one of the world’s leading entrepreneurial environments.

Contact us to learn more about ScaleupNext:

‍Owe Hagesæther (CEO, GCE Ocean Technology)‍

+47 908 75 888 owe.hagesaether@gceocean.no

Kjersti Boge Christensen (Communication Manager, GCE Ocean Technology)

+47 976 27 570 ‍kjersti.boge.christensen@gceocean.no

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