It is free to attend! Our sponsors fund the program so that we can enable immigrant founders to build successful businesses.

However, participants are expected to have at least 80% attendance. You will have to pay a fee of 1000 NOK at the end of the program if you have an attendance rate lower than 80%.

We expect a full commitment into the program. If you decide to drop out, you will need to pay a fee.

No, we don’t take any equity.

It depends on which program you are joining.

The Changemaker sessions are mostly held between 17.00-20.00, but sometimes we have sessions in the morning. Each session usually lasts between two or three hours.

It depends on the program.

For the Changemaker, 2-3 times per week. We usually run core program sessions on Mondays and Thursdays, unless there's a bank holiday or other exceptions. We also expect our founders to work with their projects individually, in between sessions. Additionally, our founders have the opportunity to book individual strategy sessions with our team of business developers.

No. Most of our founders combine the program with work or studies. To make the most progress, you are expected to commit 15-20 hours into the program.

No, you don’t have an organization number to join, but we expect you to register your company while you’re in the program. During the program, you will learn about the pros & cons of the most common organization forms, about the various rules and regulations you need to be aware of when it comes to taxation, and how to register your company.

10-12 from Oslo and 10-12 from Østfold.

Both. Some of the workshops will be in English and some will be in Norwegian. We try our best to accommodate for your language need. It is not compulsory that you need to be proficient in both languages to join the program.

As long as you understand either English or Norwegian, you will be able to follow our workshops.

Our program is industry agnostic, meaning we take onboard startups from all sorts of industries. The most important thing for us when we assess candidates is to ensure that we have the necessary knowledge and experience internally that you can benefit from.

We do not invest in the startups that join our programs, and unfortunately, we can not guarantee that you will get investments as a result of the program.

Yes, the program is only available for people with a legal residence that allows you to work and start a business in Norway. We do not offer visa sponsorship or relocation support for those outside of Norway.

You have to live in Oslo or Østfold Municipality to be able to join. This is because the program is funded to support immigrant founders that have residency in those two areas. However, we hope to expand the program to other cities in Norway in the future.

No, there will be several physical events during the program. We expect those who join to attend these so that a community is generated. In fact, one of the reasons why people join our program is to meet others through physical events.

We don’t have any industry specific focus, but we are looking for talented founders who:

• Want to contribute to a better society and planet

• In the idea stage or have started a company less than two years ago

• Live in Oslo or Østfold

Accepted participants are expected to attend at least 80% of all the sessions.

We expect you to be active in the sessions and that work on your project throughout the program.

Many! You will get to be part of a community of other like minded entrepreneurs with diverse and international backgrounds. So you will definitely get to expand on your network. And of course - you will get practical hands-on experience and knowledge on how to start and run a successful company in Norway.

Send us an email changemaker@charge.no.