For Norway as one of the world's biggest oil producers, it’s more important than ever to take a leading part in this transition in order to secure our future as an industrial nation.

As a tech entrepreneur, we know you want to utilize your domain expertise, network, knowledge and experience to build a successful startup that puts your company at the forefront of shaping the world to become.

Big change needs big thinking, which is exactly why we are creating a brand new entrepreneurial space and an Investment Fund where ambitious founders can grow and succeed – faster. As a part of our ecosystem you will be next door to leading, international tech environments such as Aize, Cognite as well as established industrial corporations in Aker Group. Together we make up Norway's most exciting and diverse technology hub. All available to you for discussions, possible piloting and partnerships, to help you achieve your potential.

We call this initiative Runway Fornebu. RunwayFBU.

We are looking for a wide range of startups and entrepreneurs that naturally fall within;

Data centric technology companies

Technology companies using data & technology as a key element of their product offering, with an outstanding growth potential.

Domain driven, experienced & ambitious entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs and companies whose technology is developed by people with deep understanding of the problem to solve.

Industries with untapped potential

Industries where emerging technologies and new business models are likely to provide a significant value creation opportunity over time.

RunwayFBU Venture Capital

In the next three years our Venture Fund aims to build a portfolio of up to 30 tech companies. We will invest in pre-seed, seed and follow-ons. Ticket sizes will vary from $100K to up to $2M-$3M as follow-up commitment to the most promising startups. An important part of our strategy is to invest as a minority shareholder, and to work with co-investors.

We understand what founders need, when they need it, and how help can be provided in the most valuable way. We understand that people are the driving force behind a successful startup, and our strategy is to support the founders with founder-friendly terms.

RunwayFBU Tech Hub

We have great respect for what it takes to build a company. It is not just the capital that gets invested. It is a unique blend of a focused and determined team, a great network, grit and coffee. We are going to bring it all together to one location at Fornebu.

Frictionless and uninterrupted work days are crucial to keep you focused and motivated. Working alongside like-minded entrepreneurs, access to our ecosystem, will ensure the best possible conditions for success in your entrepreneurial journey.

The RunwayFBU Tech Hub will provide office space and associated services, where tech entrepreneurs can work and collaborate both within and with the rest of the Aker ecosystem at Fornebu.

We have started at Aker Fornebu, and will move into the brand new Aker Tech House in 2023.