Your company’s next step starts here

Join ScaleupNow - an intensive growth program for companies in Western Norway.

Mariia Bartakhanova
Communications Advisor
March 20, 2026
Business

Through our cluster-to-cluster collaboration with GCE Ocean Technology, you have an opportunity to join ScaleUp Now - an intensive growth program from Bergen to MIT in Boston.

Strengthen your growth strategy with support from serial entrepreneurs and industry experts. The program is sponsored by Sparebanken Norge and Agenda Vestlandet.

Read more and apply here.

Target group

The ScaleupNow program is open to companies in Western Norway across industries.

What we’re looking for is a concrete project you’re ready to develop – and the drive and capacity to take it further.

Particpants in 2025 were BSI Offshore, Dynamon, Atterås, Viridien, Nortech AI, Amundsen Diving, and Really. Close to 60 companies have participated in the program since 2018.

Sessions 1, 3 and 4 · Bergen

Three intensive sessions in Bergen where you work closely with experienced mentors from GCE Ocean Technology, PwC and Norwegian industry.

Session 2 · MIT, Boston

A full week at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship in Boston. You will gain access to MIT’s 24-step method for disciplined entrepreneurship and perspectives from one of the world’s leading innovation environments.

Mentors & experts

Throughout the programme, you will receive close follow-up from serial entrepreneurs and mentors who help strengthen your growth strategy.

October – January

The program runs over four months – from October to January – designed to fit into a busy schedule.

Read more and apply