Start, build, and scale from Norway
We want to make Norway a leading startup nation with thriving tech companies.
NAST is a political voice on behalf of 230 ambitious startups, scaleups and founders.
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Attract talent
The best, brightest and most creative minds should want to come build, live and stay in Norway.
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Attract capital
Innovation is dependent on capital. We need professional investors and resources.
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Tax for growth
We believe in a fair tax system that fosters growth.
Strength in numbers
NAST is made up of startups, scale-ups, founders, investors and ecosystems. Together, we have a voice that politicians and key decision makers need to listen to. We want to help them speed up the inevitable shift from traditional industry to modern technology.
Do you want to join our cause?
Read the reports
There is a broad understanding that Norway needs more innovative tech scaleups. Access to capital and talent, and a fair tax system that fosters growth are highlighted as actions in all the reports below.
Read the report from NVCA on investments in the first half of 2025 (December, 2025).
KPMG published a report with top executives in Norway (January, 2026).
Oslo Science City and Copenhagen Economics on innovation in Oslo (March, 2026).
NHO published a “Norwegian Draghi report” report, calling for innovation (August, 2025).