Market Entry UK by Canute

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Published by Oslo Business Region, 26 May 2023

Calling Oslo-based scaleups! Oslo Business Region has teamed up with Canute to offer Oslo-based scaleups the opportunity to participate in the Market Entry UK program. (Photo by Benjamin Davies)

Join our three-day market entry program in London if you are ready to scale your company internationally and are looking for local network and knowledge. The program is for Nordic scaleups within ClimateTech, Urban development or HealthTech. During the three days you will get hands-on insight on how to grow your business in the specific market together with a local network that would otherwise take you months to build.

  • Over 150 alumni startups have participated in previous programs by Canute (DK).
  • 72% succeed with market entry
  • 9,7/10 in program rating

Program elements

The following subjects will be covered

  • Raising Funding from Local Investors

  • Market Penetration and Sales workshops

  • Recruiting Local Talent

  • Legal and Financial Setup

  • Learnings from successful Founders
  • Overview of Office Options

  • Accelerators and other useful networks

  • PR and Branding in a Local Context

Criteria

  • Scaleup within ClimateTech, Urban Development or HealthTech ready to scale internationally
  • 1-2 founders per scaleup
  • Seed+ to series A funding stage
  • Min. 10 employees
  • A Norwegian company (AS) with a business address in Oslo, between 1-5 years old.
  • Time and capacity to take part in the full 3 day program.
  • We know that things might change. Please give notice as soon as possible and min. 4 weeks ahead if you have to cancel so we can offer the opportunity to someone else.

Costs

  • The Canute program fee is covered by Oslo Business Region including all sessions, lunch and a welcoming dinner on Day 1.
  • Participants cover their own travel and accommodation + dinner on the 2nd and 3rd evening.

Timeline and deadlines

01 September Deadline for applying

05 September Companies will be notified if they made the program or not

21-23 November Market Entry UK

November/December Participants give Oslo Business Region and Canute feedback on the program through a survey and possibly a meetup in Oslo.

Who are we?

Canute's vision is to make the Nordic ecosystem truly globalized. Therefore, they empower entrepreneurs to grow their companies in new markets faster and better by providing local connections and market-specific knowledge, enabling founders for international success while saving them months of time.

Oslo Business Region is the main Norwegian partner and funds the program. Oslo Business Region is owned and funded by the City of Oslo and supports the startup and scaleup ecosystem in Oslo, attracting talent and investments.

Norway Health Tech and Startup Norway are community partners.

Questions?