Biotech North cluster — The Hot Spot for Blue Biotech

About Biotech North

Biotech North is a blue biotech industry and innovation cluster organization serving northern Norway and headquartered in Tromsø, the Arctic Capital.

Our members

Biotech North currently has 36 members of which half are biotech and biomarine SMEs. The others are made up of R&D organizations and other service providers.

Our expertise

Biotech North members generally operate in the biomarine and biotechnology sectors with a broad focus on marine bioprospecting and rest raw materials.

Upcoming Events

  • May 7
    Tromsø

    Soft Funding Strategy Workshop – Tromsø

    Do you need public funding but don’t know where to start? Join our Soft Funding Strategy Workshop for tailored guidance.

    Biotech North invite you to this workshop in collaboration with Norway Health Tech and Forregion Arktis. At this workshop, you will meet experts and advisers who specialize in various funding sources. We propose an interactive and practical approach that is directly relevant to your business.

    We cover, among other things:

    • EU funding instruments

    • Grants and loans from Innovation Norway

    • Grants from the Research Council

    • Regional research and innovation grants


    Workshop agenda

    Part 1: 09:00 – 11:00
    An overview of different funding opportunities, why you should consider soft funding, and how to approach it.

    Part 2: 12:00 – 16:00
    Individual meetings with funding advisors to develop your funding strategy.
    Limited number of places – please note in the registration form or contact Sergio Ferreira at sf@norwayhealthtech.com to pre-book.


    Our focus is to help you prepare customized financing strategies that match your business’s specific development phase and future goals.
    Bring your product development roadmap and leave the workshop with a concrete action plan to improve your chances of success with soft funding.

    The workshop will be held primarily in English.
    Limited number of places – register today.

    May 7
    Soft Funding Strategy Workshop – Tromsø

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Endless possibilities

The Biotech North cluster is filled with passionate and dedicated scientists, business experts, and support personnel that thrive in each others company. With a laser focus on sharing knowledge, resources, and support, we strengthen the region and the industry at large. We invite you to become a part of this incredible movement.

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