Beginner
approx. 4 h
From Idea to Launch
Turn a rough idea into something people actually want — through customer insight, prototyping and simple validation.
4 modules
11 lessons
For founders
Open founder knowledge for everyone
Free online courses, an open business directory and practical guides – plus VekstKlar for testing an idea with AI. The open resources require no login.
6
Free courses
64
Lessons
0 kr
Price
Who is it for?
Open to the whole founder community
For founders
Learn what it takes to move your idea from sketch to company – customer insight, business model, sales, finances and getting started. Make your company visible in an open directory. Without paying or logging in.
Learn moreFor investors
Get to know Norwegian startups in an open directory and follow the ecosystem they grow in. No paywall between you and the companies – just open information.
Learn moreFor the ecosystem
Incubators, coworking spaces, advisors and municipalities get an open resource to share with their founders. Add your organisation to the directory, or pass the courses on – free of charge.
Learn moreVekstKlar AI
Test your business idea before investing heavily
Get a structured assessment of market, competition, funding and growth potential. Then create a business plan, budget outline and presentation material.
3
free analyses when registering
An account and verified email are required to protect your analyses.
Gründerskolen
Six courses that take you from idea to running a company
Gründerskolen is a completely free course programme written for Norwegian founders. Six courses, 64 lessons and around 27 hours of practical content – from validating an idea to registering a company and raising capital. Learn at your own pace, no account needed.
Beginner
approx. 4 h
Business Models for Startups
Build a business model that actually makes money — from the Business Model Canvas to pricing and unit economics.
4 modules
11 lessons
Beginner
approx. 4 h
Sales for Founders
Land your first customers — without the fear of selling. Practical B2B sales from prospecting to closed deal.
4 modules
11 lessons
Beginner
approx. 4 h
Self-Leadership and Productivity for Founders
Lead yourself when no boss will — prioritize what matters, stay focused, and avoid burning out.
4 modules
10 lessons
Advanced
approx. 5 h
Financing and Support Schemes in Norway
Get an overview of the entire Norwegian funding landscape — from public grants to angels, seed and venture capital.
4 modules
11 lessons
Beginner
approx. 4 h
Starting a Business in Norway — the Practical Guide
All the practical steps to start a company in Norway — choose your legal form, register with Brønnøysund, and get a grip on accounting, VAT and governance.
4 modules
10 lessons
Completely free
No sign-up
All content open
Bedriftskatalogen
Make your company visible – for free
Where others charge for visibility, Bedriftskatalogen is open to all. Add your company with a logo, link and description, and become easier to find for customers, partners and fellow founders. No premium plan, no cost.
Why free?
Because knowledge should be open
OpenInfo is a Norwegian non-profit. We believe good founder knowledge shouldn't sit behind a paywall. Everything here is funded by volunteers and donations – not by you. If you'd like to help us keep it open, a contribution means a lot.
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