Startup Preschool Bergen

Startup Preschool is an interactive startup training program in English, created specifically for international entrepreneurs and aspiring founders in Bergen. Whether you're new to entrepreneurship or developing your first business idea, our program gives you the tools and network to succeed.

Who Is This For?
Startup Preschool is perfect for:

International professionals wanting to transition from employment to entrepreneurship

Recent immigrants and expats exploring business opportunities in Norway

International students with a business idea they want to develop

PhD students and researchers with research that can be commercialized into a startup

Skilled migrants looking to leverage their expertise in a startup

Anyone with an entrepreneurial spark—regardless of background or experience level

No prior business experience required. If you're curious about starting a company and want practical guidance in English, this program is for you.

What You'll Learn:
Business development: Transform your idea into a validated business model—from research to market

Founder insights: Hear real stories from successful startup founders who've built businesses in Norway

Legal and financial foundations: Understand company registration, taxation, and financial planning for startups in Norway

Funding opportunities: Discover grants, investors, and funding sources available to startups in Bergen and Norway

Local startup ecosystem: Navigate Bergen's entrepreneurial community, incubators, and support networks

Actionable next steps: Get practical guidance on launching your startup and accessing resources in Bergen

Why Startup Migrants?
Startup Migrants empowers international entrepreneurs to build successful businesses by providing mentorship, training, and community support tailored to the unique challenges of starting a company as a newcomer.

Startup Preschool is open to everyone with an entrepreneurial spark. Whether you're exploring an idea or ready to take the leap, this is your launchpad.

Organized by Startup Migrants, VIS - Vestlandets Innovasjonsselskap, Minotenk, University of Bergen and Agenda Vestlandet