Oslo Innovation Week 2023

Bilateral initiative facts

Promoter:
Research Agency(SK)
Bilateral initiative number:
SK-INNOVATION-BI010
Status:
Completed
Initial cost:
€5,212
Actual cost:
€5,212
Initiative Types:
Matchmaking event
Study tour

Description

OSLO INNOVATION WEEK - Meet Innovative Startups/Scaleups from Central/Southern Europe:

This initiative by PO - study trip for start-ups was a great opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations between beneficiary and donor state entities involved in the programme. The event was organised by Innovation Norway (DPP). Four beneficiaries of the Grants under the Fund for Bilateral Relations – BIN BF04 were also among the participants. After a one-hour pitching session, the attendees could take part in matchmaking, which resulted in potential collaborations and partnerships. The major benefits of

Summary of the results

During the one-hour pitching session, 17 innovative projects were presented, including two Slovak ones. The subsequent matchmaking session resulted in potential collaborations and partnerships. 

In addition to facilitating cooperation, the event highlighted the importance of EEA and Norway Grants in supporting the programme of Business Development, Innovation, and SMEs in Europe. The aim of this programme is to increase competitiveness, value creation and cooperation with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein and thus contribute to reducing social and economic disparities in Europe, which is the main objective of the EEA and Norway Grants.

Information on the projects funded by the EEA and Norway Grants is provided by the Programme and Fund Operators in the Beneficiary States, who are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of this information.