What is SWITCH
Join us for the biggest Norwegian Deep Tech Event under Oslo Innovation Week, focused on the 4th wave of technological innovation.
In a world where big challenges require bold solutions, deep tech can solve complex challenges like climate crisis, sustainability, healthcare, and infrastructure with disruptive solutions.
Deep Tech the 4th Wave
Deep tech has been referred to as the fourth wave of innovation after the industrial revolution, the information revolution, and the digital revolution.
The Viking Hall
Viking Hall is our pitch competition where a select group of startups will have the chance to showcase their technology, share their vision, and convince a panel of expert judges to invest in their ideas.
Oslo Innovation Week
SWITCH Conference will take place during Oslo Innovation Week 2024, september 25th at Tordenskiold gate 12, Oslo. Learn more about our speakers and program here
Deep tech holds the solution to overcoming global complexities such as energy transition, healthcare, sustainable infrastructure. Explore tomorrows technology at SWITCH at Tordenskiolds gate 12
The Viking Hall is our very own version of Dragons’ Den and Shark Tank. Who will be awarded the best deep tech startup in Norway in 2024?
Want to explore the potential of deep tech innovations? Get to know our startups better at SWITCH conference.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Kenneth Bodahl
CEO at Pixii
Pixii provides global battery-based energy storage solutions and is Norway’s fastest-growing tech company in Deloitte’s Fast 50.
At SWITCH we are bringing innovators together. This year we are gathering a carefully selected group of industry experts, entrepreneurs, and visionary investors under one roof to discuss tomorrows solutions.
Investor panel
Viking Hall Panel
Peter Barrett
Co-Founder and General Partner at Playground Global
Viking Hall Panel
Reetta Heiskanen
Head of Platform and Marketing at MAKI
Viking Hall Panel
Daniel Abicht
Senior Investment Manager at EQUINOR Ventures
VIKING HALL PANEL
Torkel Engeness
Venturist at SANDWATER
VIKING HALL PANEL
Hilde Holdhus
Partner Technology, Energy and Sustainability at SARSIA
PROGRAM
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08:30 – Doors open. Coffee and networking
Welcome to Tordenskiolds gate 12, Oslo
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09:00 – Kenneth Bodal, Pixii
Kenneth will kick things off with a short, insightful talk to get the energy flowing.
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09:40 – Peter Barret, Playground Global
Peter, co-founder of Playground Global, will share his unique perspectives.
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10:00 – Break and networking
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10:15 – Viking Hall Finals: 6-7 pitches
Six of the most promising deep-tech startups will take the stage. Be prepared to be wowed! Curious? Check them out ahead:
10:15 – Renasys
10:25 – Brudeli Green Mobility
10:35 – Kongsberg Ferrotech
10:45 – Six Robotics
10:55 – EasyX
11:05 – f3nice -
11:10 – Break
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11:15 – And the Winner Is
Our stellar investor panel will crown the winner! The panel includes:
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Peter Barrett, Playground Global
- Torkel Engeness, Sandwater
- Hilde Holdhus, Sarsia
- Daniel Abicht, Equinor Ventures
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Reetta Heiskanen, Maki.vc
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11:40 - Lunch & Networking
Mingle, eat, explore the startup expo, and make things happen!
Associated Partners
