14 April 2026
By invitation only
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Tromsø Kulturhus
Erling Bangsunds plass 1, 9008 Tromsø
We create pathways for tomorrow's game-changers
For the upcoming event, we are looking ahead with a bold theme: DUAL USE – unlocking innovation for a safer, smarter future!
This conference will be delivered in English.
This Year's Contributors
PROGRAM
11:00
Registration and refreshments
11:30
Capital Connections
Welcome
Norinnova & DNB Tromsø
Government Fund Tromsø
Kjetil Houg – CEO, Folketrydgfondet
Panel: Unlocking Nordic Growth: Institutional Perspectives on Risk, Resilience and Early‑Stage Capital”
KLP, SamInvest, Folketrygdfondet
Moderated by: Geir Ove Fagerheim, DNB Carnegie
Keynote: LSE’s Private Securities Market and What It Means for Scale-Ups
Chris McGahan – Head of Western Europe and Nordics, Primary Markets, London Stock Exchange
13:00
Lunch
14:00
Global Missions, Arctic Strength: Tech for a Safer Future
Company Pitch: «Global missions demand global access – without delay»
Project Hyper by Kongsberg Satelite Services
Panel: Security, Preparedness, and Growth: The Arctic Opportunity
Expansion VC, DTCP, Lumo Labs VC
Moderated by: Raja Skogland, Founder of The Visionary Companies
15:00
Speed-date
Meet startup and scaleups in: Tech & Space, Health and Ocean
16:00
Investing Ahead
European and Nordic Competitiveness in 2026: On Track?
Allon Groth, Norwegian Venture Capital Association, in conversation with Bård Ludvig Thorheim, Member of Parliament, Karl-Christian Agerup, Nato Innovation Fund
Panel: From Arctic Testbeds to Global Impact: The Rise of Nordic Innovation
Final Frontier VC, Testnor, Black Lake Europe
Moderated by: Thomas Falck, Founder of Polarion Capital
Company Pitch: Avju Solutions
17:30
KSAT Welcomes You to Bubbles in Forum
18:00
Tapas at Galleriet
Exclusive Access to Top Companies and Early-Stage Investment Opportunities
By invitation only
Early-stage capital represented at the event
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Joe Eliston
Investeringsdirektør, Nysnø
Eric Nasby
Investment Analyst, KLP
Rannveig Fadum
Investeringsdirektør, Investinor
Ellen Amalie Vold
Adm. Dir, NVCA
Kjerstin Braathen
Konsernsjef DNB
Ola Smeby
Investeringsdirektør, Investinor
Jon Trygve Berg
Partner, Sarsia Management
Teodor Bjerrang
Snö Ventures
TIDLIGERE DELTAKERE
TIDLIGERE BIDRAGSYTERE
Simen Fjellstad
Unifractal
Håvard Snarby
CTD
Yngvar Ugland
Divisjonsdirektør DNB NewTechLab
Jeanette Grønnslett
Anue
Sigurd Birk Hansen
Ventyr
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The event is delivered with support from
Ane Birkeland, Project Lead Arctic Investment Day
Email: ane@norinnova.no
Phone: +4791519698