/ Funding environments
The financing environments are characterized by a high level of expertise and a strong desire to contribute to growth in the Kristiansand region. As in the innovation environments, the financing and competence environments are well spread to be able to help everything from founders in the start-up phase to large multinational companies with major R&D and innovation projects.
Research Council
The Research Council of Norway is the main research policy advisor to the government and ministries, distributing approximately NOK 9 billion annually for research and innovation.
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Innovation Norway
Innovation Norway helps you if you are starting up or already running a business in the Agder counties. Innovation Norway Agder offers funding, advice and a range of services that make it possible to build a better business, or enter new markets with your goods and services.
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Southern Norway Skills Fund
The Sørlandet Skills Fund aims to contribute to skills development in Vest-Agder to ensure jobs and good living conditions. Competence means the ability to establish and apply knowledge for practical purposes.
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AA Development and Competence Fund
The purpose of the Aust-Agder Development and Competence Fund is to contribute to increased competence and innovation in Aust-Agder, and to secure and establish jobs and good living conditions in the region.
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Skagerak Capital
Skagerak Capital is a leading manager of seed and venture funds that invest in companies that develop new technologies with a positive impact on society. Skagerak Capital assists with capital, expertise and networks that contribute to development and value creation for the companies.
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Connect
Connect Sørlandet helps investors find the good candidates that deserve capital. Connect is a network organization that uses members' expertise to further develop entrepreneurial and early-stage companies.
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SkatteFUNN
Through SkatteFUNN, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can receive 20 percent of the project costs as a tax deduction through the tax settlement. Large companies can receive an 18 percent deduction of the project costs. All Norwegian companies engaged in research and development can apply to the Research Council for approval.
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Cultiva
A foundation that aims to secure jobs and good living conditions in Kristiansand by supporting projects within art, culture and creativity. In February 2019, the fund had total assets of approximately NOK 2 billion.
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Business Region Kristiansand
Business Region Kristiansand supports entrepreneurship and business development by allocating funds for various business purposes. The funds are mainly allocated to collaborative projects that support the current municipal plan and strategic business plan for the Kristiansand region.
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Regional Research Fund (RFF)
Regional research funds aim to strengthen research for regional innovation and development by supporting the region's priority areas and mobilizing increased R&D efforts.
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