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Norway's Startups Conference

CRUCIBLE 2026

7 MAY 2026 | LILLEHAMMER

THRIVING IN UNCERTAINTY

Market volatility and tech disruption are the new normal. Join us to explore how startups and scaleups can thrive and not just survive in uncertainty.

What is a Crucible? A crucible is a place or situation where elements can mix to produce something new. 

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"A startup is a crucible where ideas are tested, founders are forged, and the future is formed".

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Norway’s startup scene in one place

Expect to meet:

Sartups & Scaleups

Seeking to connect, get funded, and grow faster.

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Investors

Angels and VCs seeking deal flow, insight, and standout founders.

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Accelerators & Incubators

Helping startups grow, connect, and access resources

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Corporates & Industry Partners

Exploring startups as partners, pilots, or investments.

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Enablers

Public sector, R&D institutes, universities, legal, accounting, HR...

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Previous Speakers at Crucible

2026 Speakers will be announced soon

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Have Attended Crucible

Theme for Crucible 2026

Thriving in Uncertainty

Market volatility, geopolitical tension, and rapid technological disruption are no longer exceptions, they're the environment we operate in. For startups and scaleups, this new reality demands more than agility. It calls for strategic resilience, bold decision-making, and the ability to spot opportunity in the midst of chaos. At Crucible 2026, we explore what it truly means to thrive, not just survive in uncertain times. How do founders lead with confidence when the ground is constantly shifting? What separates the companies that break through from those that break down? From navigating unstable markets to leveraging disruptive technologies like AI, energy transitions, and global capital shifts, we need to focus on building startups that are not only future-ready but future-defining. This is not about waiting for stability, it's about building strength in the storm.

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Building Strength In The Storm

How today’s smartest startups are turning volatility into an unfair advantage!

Early-bird Tickets

Attendee

Unlock unparalleled networking and insights curated for startups/ scaleups, investors, leaders, innovators, and decision-makers

kr. 1 199-

/ Ticket

Included in Ticket:

  • Full access to the conference

  • Open tea & coffee

  • Light snacks

Attendee +

Enhance your Crucible 2026 experience by joining an exclusive roundtable dinner with our speakers.

kr. 2 599-

/ Ticket

Included in Ticket:

  • Everything in Attendee ticket, plus

  • Roundtable dinner

  • Lunch

Student

Join Crucible 2026 with a special student ticket gain access to inspiring talks, groundbreaking ideas, and network.

kr. 499-

/ Ticket

Included in Ticket:

  • Everything in Attendee Ticket

  • Note that you will have to show your student ID at the entrance.

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Featured Insights & News

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Get Involved

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Become a Partner

Position your brand at the heart of Norway’s startup/ scaleup ecosystem and play a visible role in shaping the future of innovation.

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Founders & Funders Night

An invite-only round table dinner connecting top founders with leading investors for insight, collaboration, and real conversations.

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Pitch at Crucible

Do you want to pitch in front of leading investors, ecosystem builders, and decision-makers and turn visibility into real opportunity?

FAQ

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Newsletter

Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about special offers, insights, speakers announcements, program release, special events, and much more!

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Testimonials

We got two handfuls of new business minded contacts we are collaborating with today from just this one event.

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Kristoffer Kvam

SMOC AI

As an entrepreneur, you quickly learn that the majority of start-up events take more than they give, but Crucible is "the place to be" if you mean business!

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Kent Olav Ferstad

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Crucible delivered. I feel the momentum. Got lots of great feedback, new contacts and new ideas.

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Anine Stang

Abonera AS

Truly insightful to hear the innovation journeys and perspectives from across the Nordic region.

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Martin Bentzen

Klein Group AS

This is much better than the high level BS we normally hear at conferences! No BS just great conversations.

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Magnus Jones

EU Web3 Organization

It’s the kind of event that moves both minds and businesses forward. Every moment was valuable.

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Albert Bright

Angel Investor

I left with new perspectives and valuable connections that I'm excited to explore further.

Insightful and forward-thinking.

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Artem Myronchuk

Det Ukrainske Felleskapet

Partners

Founding Partners

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More Partners Coming Soon

CRUCIBLE INSIDER podcast is now live!

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