According to its objects clause, Innovation Norway is to be the backer and promoter of entrepreneurs, newly-founded and small and medium-sized enterprises that seek to grow, as a rule in an international market. The organisation’s role is to provide or arrange financing, link customer enterprises to know-how and help them build networks for their innovation projects.
Innovation Norway contributes to increased knowledge on international market opportunities in Norwegian enterprises through courses, seminars and conferences, market newsletters or through specific market opportunity studies..
One of Innovation Norway’s roles is to contribute to increased international focus and activities among Norwegian businesses. Around 75% of our activities are within the following business and technology sectors: ICT, Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Medical Technology, Energy & Environment, Oil & Gas, Marine/Food Products, Aquaculture and Maritime. International technology cooperation and exchange is another important focus area for our organisation
Innovation Norway aim to build solid long-term relations with industry partners in Indonesia and elsewhere. The further development of the cooperation in sectors within energy, marine and fisheries, climate change, environment and forestry have solid potential for Norwegian companies. Norwegian technology, products and services within the oil and gas sector are areas were the potential is considered especially promising.
With offices throughout Norway and in more than thirty countries worldwide, Innovation Norway is easy to get in touch with. The organisation possesses knowledge of local and international conditions that help turn customers’ ideas into business successes.
In the South & Southeast Asia region Innovation Norway has offices in New Delhi, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore. In Thailand we are represented by a consultancy company. In Indonesia, Innovation Norway is represented by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Jakarta, or you can contact Innovation Norway through our regional office in Singapore.
Indonesia has gone through a very positive development during the last years and poses a country with interesting business opportunities for Norwegian companies. Innovation Norway is looking forward to foster a close cooperation with Indonesia in the coming years.
Important criteria for success in the internationalisation process include selection of the right market for your products or services, right timing, finding the most suitable partner or establishing the best network for your business. Using the skills of our consultants, we offer you valuable knowledge that can help to identify and achieve your international ambitions.
If you have questions related to market opportunities in Indonesia, or you would like to consider seeking assistance from Innovation Norway or other poptential cooperation partners, please feel free to contact me at ole.sandvaer@innovationnorway.no. More information and contact details will be found on our web pages: www.innovationnorway.no/singapore
I will be visiting Jakarta end of November to further explore opportunities for Norwegian companies in Indonesia. Please, let me know in case you would like to meet up with me during this visit.