Student innovation
To strengthen the innovation culture at UiO, the UiO Growth House provides several innovation services for students.
UiO iHub – workspace
UiO iHub is UiO's new place for innovative students in Oslo Science Park. The hub is run by students with support from the UiO Growth House and UiO.
With this we want to foster a robust and enduring engagement in student innovation for all students at the University of Oslo.
The space serves as a meeting place where innovative students from all faculties can connect and collaborate. In other words, if you're a student with an entrepreneurial spark, an innovative idea, or a business in full swing – welcome to UiO iHub!
Momentum – internship programme
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Together with student innovation associations, we facilitate meetings between students and companies that can offer summer jobs. In addition, we cover half the salary for a certain number of students in companies with less than 10 employees.
Co-Create – innovation programme
Innovation programme for students in collaboration with OsloMet, BI and Kristiania with support from Innovation Norway. The goal is to establish more start-ups and contribute to value creation.
Funding schemes
From Insj and the UiO Growth House – new scheme with application deadlines
From March 2025 students can apply for financial support from the student incubator Insj to develop ideas further. They manage funds for student innovation on behalf of the UiO Growth House. Insj will have two application deadlines per year. The last application deadline was 10 January 2026.?This new scheme replaces the ongoing funding for students from the UiO Growth House.
Makerspace
The Student association for pharmaceutical innovation, ShareLab in Oslo Science Park and the UiO Growth House have teamed up on a project that gives pharmacy students the opportunity to work on innovative projects and acquire skills that are requested by industry.
The UiO Growth House also rents a place for students i Startuplab in Oslo Science Park, and the UiO Growth House has supported the establishment of the makerspace IgNite at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences where students are given the opportunity transform theory into practical solutions.
Insj UiO – incubator
Insj is UiO's student association that offers free guidance for student startups and students with innovative ideas. The UiO Growth House makes use of these services when we are contacted by students who need guidance. Insj manages student innovation grants on behalf of the UiO Growth House.