One of the biggest benefits for aspiring entrepreneurs in Oslo is the vast number of startup and tech events in the area. At these many events, experienced CEOs, founders, and investors in Oslo share their experiences and knowledge with the next generation of startups.
In the blog post below, we’ve listed plenty of startup events and groups in the Oslo area for every stage of your startup, whether you’re testing your idea, looking to learn new skills, meet potential co-founders, find investors, or just meet new and interesting people.
Inspirational Startup Events
The are many inspirational startup events and Meetups in Oslo, where you hear interesting stories from experienced entrepreneurs and begin to meet others in the Oslo startup community. The great thing about these events is that they are open to the public and very welcoming to newcomers.
- Blockchain Alliance Oslo
- Grunderjenter Oslo
- InsurTech Oslo
- Nordic Music Tech Meetup
- Oslo Artificial Intelligence Meetup
- Oslo Fintech Hub
- Oslo Identity Tech Talks
- Oslo Innovation Week
- Oslo New Technology Meetup
- Startup Extreme
- Startup Norway
- Startup Weekend Oslo
- The Code Pub Oslo
- Women In Technology Oslo
- Product Tank Oslo
- Oslo Startup Day
Best Practices Startup Events
Oslo is home to a plethora of beginner knowledge-sharing events. These events are each focused on specific topics related to building a business, and feature expert speakers that share their best practices, tips for success, and pitfalls to avoid. Most of these events are free, but some may charge a small ticket fee that is definitely worth the investment.
- Founder Institute events:
- Cash Flow Survival for a First-Time Founder: 5:00pm, Mar 17, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/388836
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- How to Raise VC Funding in Nordics w/ Luminar Ventures: 1:00pm, Mar 18, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/392723
- Venture Trailblazers, featuring Andrew D’Souza of Boardy (VIP Event): 4:00pm, Mar 19, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/389954
- Startup Advisors 101: How to Find Advisors and Maximize their Impact: 1:30am, Mar 24, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/388527
- [Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Get Feedback from Global Investors & Advisors (Private Event): 5:00pm, Mar 24, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/389044
- Building & Funding Startups in the AI Age: What Investors Actually Look For: 10:00am, Mar 25, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/393371
- How to Raise Angel Funding for your Startup in Nordics: 1:00pm, Mar 31, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/392771
- Solo-Founder 101: How Anyone Can Start a Business Using AI: 6:00pm, Mar 31, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/392553
- From Idea to Startup Team: Meet Your Future Co-Founder: 2:00am, Apr 07, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/392263
- Stuck Without a Startup Idea? Build One That Fits You: 2:00am, Apr 08, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/390217
- Real Startup Lessons From FI Alumni Across the World: 6:00pm, Apr 14, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/390744
- From Invisible Founder to Industry Voice Using LinkedIn: 6:00pm, Apr 27, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/392417
- How to Choose the Right Startup Idea Before You Build: 2:00am, May 19, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/390292
- Inside the Founder Institute: Real Stories From Alumni: 6:00pm, Jun 02, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/390476
- Turn Startup Hesitation Into Action: A Founder Mindset Framework: 2:00am, Jun 16, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/393194
- Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A : 2:00am, Jul 07, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/393549
- Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 6:00pm, Jul 20, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/390614
- From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 2:30pm, Aug 10, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/393317
- Meet FI Alumni Founders: High-Growth Startups Panel : 6:00pm, Aug 10, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/391166
- Build a Startup Idea Investors Won’t Ignore: 2:00am, Aug 19, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/391343
- What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 6:00pm, Sep 01, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/392934
- Break the Idea Loop and Decide What to Build: 2:00am, Sep 22, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/391623
- From Idea to Traction: Lessons From Global FI Alumni: 2:30am, Oct 06, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/390890
- From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 6:00pm, Oct 13, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/393447
- From Founder to Funded: Interactive Q&A with Top Startup Investor: 6:00pm, Nov 03, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/393077
- From “Maybe” to Momentum: Building a Great Startup Idea: 2:00am, Nov 18, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/391486
- From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 6:00pm, Dec 01, 2026 (Europe/Berlin): https://FI.co/e/391018
- Business Model Workshops Meetup
- Cloud Native and Kubernetes Oslo
- EPiServer Developers Oslo
- IBM Bluemix Oslo Meetup
- Find Your Passion and Make a Living of It Meetup
- Mobile Meetup Oslo
- Oslo Bitcoin Cash Meetup
- Oslo Growth Hacking Meetup
- Oslo Legal Tech Meetup
- Oslo Software Architecture Meetup
- Overachievers Oslo Meetup
- ShipTech Norway
- Sport Tech Norway
- Startup Founder 101 Oslo
- Startup Grind Oslo
- Startup Norway Meetup
- The Oslo Lean Meetup
Events to Network and Form a Team in Oslo
When you're ready to start building a team, it's time to attend events, talk about your startup project, and meet people that share your interests in Oslo. While attending any of the events listed in this post can help you meet potential team members, the events below are especially useful.
Startup Bootcamps in Oslo
Events focused on making concrete progress on your startup. These usually specialize in a particular skill or vertical, and offer comprehensive training.
- Bitcamp
- Business Model Workshops
- Business Modelling Meetup
- Code Academy
- eZ Oslo Meetup
- Founder Institute
- GDG Cloud Norway
- General Assembly
- Jazzcode
- Lean Coffee Oslo
- Lean Startup Machine Oslo
- Lean Startup Norway
- Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
- Oslo Business Creativity & Rulebreaking Meetup
- Oslo EdTech
- Oslo Startup: Idea to IPO
- ProductTank Oslo
- ProgramUtvikling
- Startup Ideation Bootcamp
Builder-Focused Events and Hackathons in Oslo
If you have a technical skillset, or are looking to network and learn from people that have a technical skillset, then it is worth looking into the maker-focused events in Oslo. These include hackathons, technical Meetups, and other communities that foster people building products.
- Arctic IoT Challenge 2018
- Bitraf
- Climathon Oslo
- Fishackathon 2018
- Hackeriet
- HackerNest Oslo Tech Socials
- Human Impact Hackathon #1
- INNOLABS Digital Healthcare Hackathon
- Micro:bitparty 2.0
- Stupidhackath.no
- Techfugees Hackathon Oslo
Investor Networking Events in Oslo
If you already have a team and/or product, then you might be ready to start networking with investors in Oslo. There are many events in Oslo that gather angel investors in Oslo (affluent people that invest their personal capital in early-stage startups or entrepreneurs, and generally provide only a small one-time investment to help the business grow), angel investor groups (networks, or syndicates, of angel investors who pool their resources together to invest more money than would typically be issued with a private angel investment), and venture capital firms (large institutional funds that provide large amounts of funding for later stage companies with impressive and proven growth), like the ones listed below.
- Angel Challenge
- Business Angels Norway
- FERD
- Fintech Angels
- Keiretsu Forum Nordics
- Nordic Business Angel Network
- Norwegian Business Angel Network
- Norwegian Investment Forum
- Pangea Angel Investor Program
- Scandinavian Investment Network
- Seed Forum Oslo
- Silicon Vikings
Are you looking for expert guidance and feedback to build a startup in Oslo?
The Founder Institute is an idea-stage accelerator that works with solo-entrepreneurs, and teams, during the earliest stages of building a business. Through an intensive 3.5 month program, FI participants build their business through a proven structured process, and receive feedback and assistance from over 30+ successful entrepreneurs and investors in Oslo. Upon completing the program, Graduates join a global network of entrepreneurs and receive ongoing help to get funding and build their business. FI Graduates have raised over 2BN in funding, and are building some of the world's fastest growing companies.
Learn more about the Founder Institute at FI.co, join a free startup event in Oslo, or apply to build a startup in Oslo today.
