Key Competitive Attractions
Oslo County is Norway's administrative, financial, cultural, industrial, and innovation centre. Home to Norway's busiest seaport and airport, as well as exceptional educational and research institutions, Oslo is an exciting place to invest.
10 Reasons to Invest in Oslo:
1. Oslo boasts a strong, open economy with high volumes of foreign investments and international competitiveness.
2. Oslo was ranked ‘Beta World City’ by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network (2008)
3. With a 2% annual population increase, Oslo is the fastest-growing European capital.
4. Oslo is a pilot city of the intercultural cities programme, created by the Council of Europe and the European Commission.
5. Oslo ranks fifth out of Europe’s cities for number of registered companies (2010), and is home to 2,654 of the biggest companies in Norway.
6. Oslo is a major maritime knowledge hub in Europe with approximately 1,980 companies employing 8,500 people.
7. Comparatively cheaper real estate market than other major European cities.
8. A cluster of oil and gas companies has established itself in Oslo
9. Oslo was awarded The European Sustainable City Award in 2003
10. Oslo ranked 2nd out of the world's greenest, most liveable cities (Reader's Digest, 2007).
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Oslo Teknopol is a not-for-profit regional development agency, created by the City of Oslo and Akershus County Council. In collaboration with key business, academic and governmental players, the agency provides support and assistance to potential investors, as well as stimulating economic growth.
