Innovation Norway
Innovation Norway is a state owned company started in 1994 that replaced four governmental organisations. These organisations were:
- The Norwegian tourist board
- The Norwegian Trade council
- The Norwegian Industrial and Regional Development Fund (SND)
- The Government Consultative Office for Invetors (SVO)
The goal of Innovation Norway is to promote nationwide industrial development with focus on both business economy and Norways national economy. It also has the goal release the potential of the different districts and regions in Norway by contributing to innovation, internationalisation and promotion. Innovation Norway has offices in all the Norwegian counties, with the head office in Oslo. It also has offices in 30 countries around the world.