Newsletter April 2026
The UiO Growth House – UiO's innovation unit for life sciences, health, and technology
Sign up for Impact Breakfast 27 May
Preparedness has become more relevant, along with solutions that can be used in health care as well as in defence – so called dual-use technologies. The European Defence Fund is one of the relevant funding sources for researchers and startups. Meet researchers and startups from UiO, OUS, SINTEF and Oslo Science Park who work on dual-use technologies.
Time: ?08:00–10:00
Venue: Toppsenteret, Oslo Science Park
Breakfast is served from 08:00. Programme starts at 08:30:
- Welcome?and introduction to the topic
Moderator: Torstein Dalen-Lorentsen, Research Manager, SINTEF - UiO: Microbiological preparedness: Detect, protect and treat
Tone T?njum, Professor, Department of Microbiology, University of Oslo - OUS: EpiShuttle: From idea/need to product
Espen Rostrup Nakstad, MD, PhD, Director CBRNE, Oslo University Hospital - SINTEF: Smart outfit from idea to market
Tore Christian B. Storholmen, Senior Researcher, SINTEF - Aristeia: Simple, rapid and effective bleeding control
Gard Fostad Moe, CEO, Aristeia - Nordiq Products: A unique sensor system to monitor patients in critical situations
Speaker TBA - Q&A with the speakers
Apply for the innovation award by 1 May
Do you have an invention? Take part in Inven2's innovation competition?the Innovation Award 2026. The competition is open to employees at the University of Oslo and the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority. The winner receives NOK 300 000. Deadline 1 May.
Do you have an idea? Reach out to the innovation advisers in the UiO Growth House to get guidance and support to develop your idea further.
Apply for funding of student innovation project by 1 August
The student association Insj manages student innovation grants on behalf of the UiO Growth House. Students can apply for NOK 25 000 to further develop their innovative ideas. You may also apply for only NOK 5000 if you are just getting started. The next application deadline is 1 August 2026.
Join innovation courses fall 2026
The UiO Growth House runs innovation courses at different levels that will increase innovation competence among UiO employees: PhD candidates, postdocs, researchers and other employees. ?The courses are free for UiO employees.?
13 October, 09:00–12:30: Foundation level IDEA course?
Do you want to learn how to identify a good innovation idea from research data? This course is the perfect starting point for everyone curious about innovation. We use Design Thinking to introduce you to the innovation process.
Read about the course and sing up to be notified when registration opens 10 August
24–26 November, 09:00–16:00: Step-up level Idea to Innovation (I2I) course
Do you want to learn how to turn your idea into a successful innovation project? This hands-on workshop introduces you to the tools you need to do so. We’ll also cover funding opportunities and innovation grant writing as a potential next step for developing your project further.
Register to be notified when registration opens 10 August
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Grant writing course innovation funding
At this course we'll share the nuts and bolts of innovation grant writing with you for example to be granted internal innovation funding from UiO, commercialisation funding from the Research Council of Norway or European Innovation Council. The course will be set up based on interest.
Read more about the course and register your interest to be notified for upcoming dates
Save the dates for upcoming events
12 August: Arendalsuka
Programme in preparation. The topic will be innovation and health industry.
Time: 10–11 AM
Venue: Thon Hotel Arendal, plenumssalen
In collaboration with the innovation ecosystem in Oslo.
21 October: Science Impact
UiO's innovation conference Science impact – tomorrow's solutions start today. Part of Oslo Innovation Week 2026.
In collaboration with the innovation ecosystem in Oslo.
Watch image videos from past events
Launch event Medical Device Guidance 26 March
Innovation hangout for academia and industry 9 April
Contact us if you have an early-phase innovation idea!
We offer tailored guidance and support, including seed funding up to NOK 200,000. Contact us if you want to discuss how to proceed with your early-phase innovation idea.
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Published 21 April 2026