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.
Ålesund Kunnskapspark
Growth and innovation at all levels
Millions in capital invested in start-ups in 2024
Guests visiting Campus Ålesund in 2024
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.







