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The innovation company of all Norway

ÅKP has been a partner for over 25 years in creating the workplaces of the future. With a focus on ocean-based companies, we facilitate innovation. The goal is healthy growth and international success for the companies we work with.

About us

The innovation company of all Norway

ÅKP has been a partner for over 25 years in creating the workplaces of the future. With a focus on ocean-based companies, we facilitate innovation. The goal is healthy growth and international success for the companies we work with.

About us

The innovation company of all Norway

ÅKP has been a partner for over 25 years in creating the workplaces of the future. With a focus on ocean-based companies, we facilitate innovation. The goal is healthy growth and international success for the companies we work with.

We strengthen competitiveness and make businesses better equipped for the challenges of the future.

We strengthen competitiveness and make businesses better equipped for the challenges of the future.

We strengthen competitiveness and make businesses better equipped for the challenges of the future.

We are a leading provider of services in strategy and business development, clusters and networks, technology, testing, digitalization, innovation, and network building.


In our portfolio, you will find a complete incubator system, documentable growth paths, leadership development arenas, the clusters Blue Maritime and Blue Legasea, the national test center Norwegian Catapult Digital, and Mafoss (Maritime Association for Southern Sunnmøre).


ÅKP has had a good collaboration with the public sector since its inception, including Innovation Norway, Siva, municipalities, and county municipalities. We also have extensive partnerships with private actors, primarily banks. The goal is to strengthen the competitiveness of the companies we work with and make the business community even better equipped for the challenges of the future. We are a small, but for many companies, an important piece of this journey.

We help businesses succeed - and create opportunities.

The history

It has been a hundred since the year 2000

One of the characteristics of ÅKP is that we never stand still, but are always in development.

The history

It has been a hundred since the year 2000

One of the characteristics of ÅKP is that we never stand still, but are always in development.

The history

It has been a hundred since the year 2000

One of the characteristics of ÅKP is that we never stand still, but are always in development.

Ålesund Kunnskapspark

Growth and innovation at all levels

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Millions in capital invested in start-ups in 2024

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Guests visiting Campus Ålesund in 2024

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Evaluated ideas from established and startup companies.

The board

The board of ÅKP AS consists of people with a wide range of expertise.

  • Christer Ludvig Valderhaug, chairman

  • Ole Andreas Nustad, board member

  • Hans Petter Hildre, board member

  • Cathrine Marti, board member

  • Marita Løvik Stadsnes, board member

  • Gaute Andreas Knutstad, board member

  • Linda Beate Strømmen, board member

  • Jon Steven Hasseldal, board member

  • Johnny André Aarseth, board member

  • Wenche Uksnøy, employee representative

  • Håvar Risnes, deputy as employee representative

Well-founded method

The MIT Five Stakeholder Model forms the basis for how we at ÅKP work with innovation and value creation. Our core offerings are based on creating balanced value for customers, employees, owners, partners, and society. This way, we facilitate sustainable innovation and long-term competitiveness.

Make better decisions

Contact us to learn more about our consulting services or to discuss your project. We are here for you.

Make better decisions

Contact us to learn more about our consulting services or to discuss your project. We are here for you.

Make better decisions

Contact us to learn more about our consulting services or to discuss your project. We are here for you.

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