Author: Håvard Engen
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Kompetanse for endring: Bli en tryggere og fremtidsrettet underviser
Hvordan kan vi som undervisere ved Nord universitet bidra til å utdanne robuste, kreative og fremtidsrettede studenter? Svaret starter med oss selv!
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Intraprenørskap i helsevesenet – nytt EVU-tilbud
Videreutdanning for helsepersonell med ambisjoner om endring. Bidra til å forbedre helsetjenestene – uten å bytte jobb!
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EiT Innovation Awards – A glimpse of NTNU students’ unique ability to innovate
The very first EiT Innovation Awards was a measure to pass on the value the students contribute to EiT.
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Innovation in gaming happens whether we like it or not!
Gaming Innovation Chapter 2 at NTNU shows students the possibilities that exist within gaming and how important innovation in gaming is for all of us.
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The Prince Daniel Fellowship visits Trondheim´s innovation environment
By Nicole Linnéa Monavari The Prince Daniel Fellowship is an organization which consists of a partnership between the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences(IVA) and the H.K.H Prince Daniel of Sweden. The main purpose of the partnership is to inspire young people towards entrepreneurship and encourage them to consider the path to start their own…
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NTNU School of Entrepreneurship has been giving superpowers to students for 20 years
By Pernille Svartveit Osmundsen The days were celebrated with speeches, workshops, annual acid test presentations, inspirational talks, sofa chats, food and a banquet. Former students at NSE came from all over Norway to take part in the celebration and to get even more professional input from the innovation environment that grows and grows every year.…
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Engagers’ granted the “Best PDW award” at this year’s 3E Conference
During the 3E Conference in Aarhus in May, some of us from Engage came out victorious, winning the “Best PDW award”. This was a remarkable achievement to celebrate the 10th year of the 3E Conference. For some members of the winning team, it was their first time attending the conference.
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What is an ecosystem within the innovation environment?
Earlier in May, we invited students and educators to the seminar: “Student-driven ecosystems for innovation and entrepreneurship”. This was an academic seminar where we explored the question: “How can we best utilize ecosystems for student innovation in formal entrepreneurship education?” The day was filled with lectures, discussions, and group work. By Pernille Svartveit Osmundsen The…
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Start Sirkulær 2023 – engaging students to focus on circular economy
February 16th to 17th Start Sirkulær 2023 was arranged by Start NTNU and Engage. With the subtitle: “An entrepreneurial journey within the circular economy”, that was exactly what was intended for the participants. The goal was to inspire and engage the students at NTNU to work further with innovation and entrepreneurship within the circular economy.
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“STUD-ENT” kick-off at The Mine – in collaboration with Innovation Norway
The deadline for the annual “STUD-ENT” application is approaching. With that in mind, Engage hosted an event in collaboration with Innovation Norway, where both students at NTNU and employees across different universities and colleges involved in innovation and entrepreneurship, were invited to learn more about the application process.
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Engager Roger Sørheim honoured as “Excellent Teaching Practitioner”
Professor Roger Sørheim was honoured and celebrated as a new Excellent Teaching Practitioner by NTNU. This is the first time a scholar at the department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management got this award.
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Pop-up stores – a practical approach to university studies
The 24-28 October, 8 different student companies popped up in the common area of Nord University of Bodø. Anyone passing had the chance to purchase reflex totebags, winter kits, T-shirts, caps, bracelets, and iced coffee. The pop-up store founders were students of the new course Entrepreneurship and Value Creation, developed by Sølvi Solvoll, Trine Åsheim…
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Kelpinor receives one million NOK from Norinnova and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The NTNU-based start-up company Kelpinor has been awarded one million NOK, after winning the “People’s Prize” and the “Jury’s Innovation Prize” during the accelerator program Arctic Ignite, under the auspices of Norinnova. Ten other entrepreneurial companies from Northern Norway also took part in the competition, and the development grants were awarded on behalf of the…
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Nine start-ups at NTNU receive STUD-ENT
Every year the Norwegian Government, through the Norwegian Research Council (NRC), hand out grants of 1 million NOK each.
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For the first time in the history of the 3E Conference, we invite you to join us above the Arctic Circle! Set at 67° North, where the sun barely sets, this extraordinary location offers a truly unique backdrop for engaging discussions, networking, and inspiration!
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University Spin-offs at Stage Two 2025 – a Pitching Competition in Berlin
For the fifth consecutive year, NTNU participated in Stage Two, a prestigious European pitching competition held in Berlin. As in previous years, we organized Stage One at NTNU, where university-based start-ups competed for the chance to represent NTNU internationally.
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The Engage Ecosystem Ambassador Program
The Engage Ecosystem Ambassador program – a funding opportunity for NTNU and Nord University students.
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ALLY-seminar i Bodø 27. og 28. november 2025
Velkommen til Ally-seminaret 2025 som samler ansatte i UH-sektoren som på ulike måter jobber med eller rundt studentinnovasjon. Over to dager byr vi på faglige diskusjoner, erfaringsdeling, workshop og omvisning. Det serveres lunsj begge dager og felles middag torsdag kveld.
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Embedding Entrepreneurship in Teaching – Advanced Course
Enhance your teaching by integrating entrepreneurial concepts and methods!
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EiT Innovation Awards – A glimpse of NTNU students’ unique ability to innovate
The very first EiT Innovation Awards was a measure to pass on the value the students contribute to EiT.
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INNOVATE for Better
As a partnership between NTNU and Equinor, INNOVATE for Better is a monetary award where they seek students to contribute to the acceleration of the energy transition, which can help lead towards the goal of Norway being a low emission country by 2050.
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Kurs for utdannere: Entreprenørskapsutdanning for bedre læring
Dette kurset vil inspirere deg til å hjelpe studentene dine med å utvikle evnen til å skape den forandringen de ønsker å se i verden!
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Course: Entrepreneurship education for better learning
This course will inspire you to make your students develop the ability to make the change they wish to see in the world!
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NTNU Student Investor Day: June 5th 2025
We are proud to invite the top 10 student-driven startups from NTNU to meet a selection of Norway’s foremost early phase investors, for the 5th annual NTNU Student Investor Day!
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A Portrait of Tendro: Startup Journey, Vision, and Life as Entrepreneurs
With key milestones like securing a pilot project with Oslo Kommune and winning awards, Tendro is making waves.
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IØ6500 Entrepreneurs’ pathway to India
IØ6500 Entrepreneurs’ pathway to India
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Naya Development Represents NTNU at the Fourth Edition of STAGE TWO 2024
From the 30th to the 31st of October, the fourth edition of Stage Two took place in Berlin, bringing together Europe’s top university startups. Among this year’s competitors was Naya Development, representing NTNU with CTO and co-founder Nora Antonsen at the helm.
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Start Code 2024 – “We Aim to Become Norway’s Biggest Coding Competition”
From October 25th to 27th, Start NTNU hosted its three-day coding competition, aiming to connect students and businesses through innovation.
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Boost Henne: Breaking Stereotypes in Entrepreneurship- Empowering Women to Lead Startups
On October 12, around 40 participants gathered at NTNU for “Breaking the Myths,” an event by Boost henne. Female entrepreneurs shared insights to challenge misconceptions and inspire women to pursue entrepreneurship.
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AI, Start-ups and Snacks: an initiative for realizing innovative master projects
Thursday evening on October 3rd, Engage, NTNU’s School of Entrepreneurship, and NorwAI invited master’s students from various programs to explore the possibilities of AI and the commercialization of their master’s projects.
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Shark Tank: An evening as an investor
Last week, BRAIN arranged Startup.ai with the concept “Shark Tank” in the Mine, inspired by the TV-show from the US. Startup.ai is an annual event with the aim of connecting students and startups together. BRAIN as an organization focuses on being a link between AI students, AI companies and AI research.
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Empowering Female Entrepreneurs- Boost Henne Kicks Off a New Semester at NTNU
Boost Henne, dedicated to fostering female entrepreneurship at NTNU, kicked off the semester with an event that brought together students from all campuses.
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The Innovation Days 2024 – a Celebration of Student Innovation
Banners, balloons, popcorn, slush, and competitions – a celebration awaited curious students as they entered the Mine during the Innovation Days.
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Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs: Team Trøndelag
Ungt entreprenørskap and Sparebank1 SMN are helping young people with great business ideas. This program is for youth businesses (Ungdomsbedrifter or UBs) and aims to support them in becoming better and pursuing their goals. Through three gatherings, young entrepreneurs get to meet top leaders, successful business owners, and experts in innovation.
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Student Investor Day 2024 – “An invitation to join the next big businesses on their journey”
For the fourth time, Student Investor Day was arranged in Gruva together with Sparebank 1 SMN, 6AM, and StartupTRD. For the first time, the event was included as a part of Trondheim Tech Week, hosted by Trondheim Tech Port.
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Stage Two 2024! Europe’s Largest University Venture Competition
Qualify for the biggest pan-European event for startups spinning out of the leading universities in Europe. We are now looking for the best startup to represent NTNU in this year’s Stage Two competition on October 30-31, 2024!
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Entrepreneurship education for better learning
How can we make more inclusive local communities? How can we make people change their habits to contribute to a greener society? How can we use artificial intelligence to make more efficient health care services, without losing human warmth and care?
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NTNU Student Investor Day: June 6th 2024
Engage and NTNU School of Entrepreneurship announces this year’s event the 29th of April. One lucky winner will also be invited to join Stage Two, the first pan-European competition for the best startups spinning out of leading European universities.
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Energy Innovation Day – Building momentum for sustainable solutions
As part of NTNU’s Energy Transition Week, Energy Innovation Day took place amid conferences, workshops, and networking events, with the overall perspective focused on the future of energy and the transition into a net-zero society. Three contestants had the opportunity to win a prize dealt from a pool of 25.000 NOK for their innovative ideas.
