Welcome to the Norwegian Innovation Index 2026

The most innovative Norwegian company will be announced at the Norwegian Innovation Index event on February 2026.

14 January 2026 15:29

Welcome to the Norwegian Innovation Index 2026

Like many other countries, Norway is experiencing a rapidly aging population, which brings both challenges and opportunities across various industries.

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How can Norwegian businesses and innovators develop solutions that not only meet the needs of an older population but also harness their potential?

Therese Egeland and Inger Stensaker

Turning Silver into Gold

The Norwegian society is in the midst of a demographic shift, accentuating the need for knowledge on how to extend careers and create new business opportunities.

Join us in exploring how we can shape the Norway of the future through age-friendly and sustainable innovations.

You will also see which company has been voted the most innovative in Norway.

In the image we see the CEO of Tise with the award for being the most innovative company in Norway in 2024, together with Professor Bram Timmermans who presented the award.

We welcome you to the Norwegian Innovation Index for 2026 - on February 25, at 09:00 - 10:45 hrs, in NHH, Oslo, Drammensveien 44.

The event will be in Norwegian.

 

Agenda:

Welcome and announcement of Norway’s most innovative company by Professor Bram Timmermans, Head of DIG, NHH

 

“Responsible Aging” by Professor Seidali Kurtmollaiev, Kristiania / NHH and Professor Line Lervik-Olsen, BI / NHH

 

“Silver Economy” by Professor Inger G. Stensaker, NHH

 

Panel discussion on age-friendly and sustainable innovations moderated by Professor Kristina Heinonen, Hanken School of Economics / NHH, in conversation with:

  • Professor Inger G. Stensaker, NHH
  • Professor Seidali Kurtmollaiev, Kristiania / NHH
  • Professor Line Lervik-Olsen, BI / NHH
  • Siri Langangen, Executive VP Gjensidige

 

Closing

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award

Recycling wins

Based on surveys where a total of 23,000 customers provided their feedback on a wide range of Norwegian companies, the verdict is clear. Tise, with its solution for buying and selling used clothing, is the winner.