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Innovation – Knowledge in use

Research from UiO forms the basis for new solutions to important societal needs.

By promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, we ensure that our research can be transformed into solutions with significant value for society.

We facilitate innovation in several ways: through units that support students and staff in innovation processes, through collaboration with the business sector, and through new meeting places that foster innovation.

Units and programmes

  • UiO Growth House
    • Support for employees and students with a good idea and a point of contact for the business sector
  • Inven2
    • Commercialisation of inventions
  • SPARK Norway
    • Innovation programme within health-related life sciences
  • SPARK Social Innovation
    • Innovation programme for strengthening activities in social innovation
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Centres for Research-Based Innovation

Centres for Research-Based Innovation foster expertise in areas critical for innovation and societal value creation.

The Life Science Building and Oslo Science City

To develop excellent knowledge and put it to use requires good facilitation at all levels. UiO is currently engaged in several major construction and development projects that will lay the foundation for future research, education, and innovation activities.

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Life Science Building

Norway's largest university building will provide space for versatile research, education and collaboration between various disciplines and stakeholders.

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Oslo Science City

Norway's first innovation district provides the ecosystems we need to solve tomorrow's challenges.