The Entrepreneurship Outreach Trip 2023: Trondheim and Oslo
Prince Daniel's Fellowship's Entrepreneurship Outreach Trip 2023 took us through Norway's dynamic business community and landscape – from Trondheim’s academic innovations to Oslo’s vibrant entrepreneurial scene.
With the trip, we offered an opportunity to learn from Norway's most successful companies, entrepreneurs and innovation centers, thereby deepening the understanding and cooperation between Sweden and Norway in areas such as innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development.
The entire delegation together with representatives from NTNU and actors in the Norwegian aquaculture industry. Photo: Annika Bremvåg, NTNU
Academic knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in Trondheim
Our first stop was NTNU in Trondheim, where we met with Rector Anne Borg, who introduced us to the university's entrepreneurship ecosystem. We gained insight into cutting-edge technologies such as hydropower, offshore wind technology, carbon capture and storage. Lunch was taken at the cultural arena Lager11 where we also were introduced to Trondheim municipality's work and entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. We wrapped up the day by meeting leading players in Norway's aquaculture industry, such as Maritime Robotics, SalMar and Seafood Norway.
The Prince operates one of Maritime Robotics' driverless boats in the port of Trondheim. Photo: Per Henning
Dinner at the Swedish Embassy
A memorable part of the trip was the official dinner in Oslo, hosted by Sweden's ambassador Cecilia Björner. During the evening, the delegation from Prince Daniel's Fellowship met with prominent players from Norway's business and cultural sectors.
In Oslo with prominent business leaders
The entire delegation together with Petter Stordalen at one of his hotels in Oslo.
In Oslo, the second day began with a breakfast meeting with Petter Stordalen, who shared his experiences of running a business through both ups and downs.
Later, Øyvind Eriksen at Aker ASA received us to share their initiatives in the green transition.
Prince Daniels with Marcus Wallenberg and Aker ASA's CEO Øyvind Eriksen.
Lunch was taken at sea through a ferry trip with Brim Explorer in the inner Oslo Fjord. Co-founder Agnes Árnadóttir presented their electric catamarans, and gave us an understanding of the company's work for a sustainable tourism industry, and their mission to protect Arctic wildlife.
Later during the day, we visited Startuplab to meet some of the companies sprung from there, like Kahoot and ReMarkeble.
Visit to StartupLab in Oslo.
Conclusion and future prospects
To conclude the 2023 Entrepreneurship trip, we gatherd with key players from Norwegian industry for an event in collaboration with Sandwater and SEB. The theme, "Sweden meets Norway – cross border perspectives", aimed to deepen our understanding of how the two countries can learn from each other in areas such as entrepreneurship, investment, and business development. Over 100 participants attended the event, which featured everything from company presentations by TMC Compressors and 1X Technology, to panel discussions focused on cross-border opportunities and challenges.
Concluding event at Trekanten in Oslo.
"During the trip, it became especially clear that many people, companies, schools, and investors are doing their utmost to help solve the world’s problems. I am filled with hope and optimism for the future, and even more inspired to continue doing my very best!"
Dino Eklöf, Office Recycling
