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Norway–India Business and Research Summit


Oslo, May 18, 2026 

As part of the official visit to Norway by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 18–19 May 2026, Norway–India Business and Research Summit will bring together senior decision-makers from industry, research and government to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Norway and India.

Prime Minister Modi’s visit marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Norway since 1983 and underscores the growing importance of Norway’s and the Nordic region’s cooperation with India on trade, technology, energy, climate, research and international security.

Building on the opportunities created by the 2024 India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), the Summit aims to accelerate trade, investment, innovation and industrial partnerships between Norway and India.

The programme includes a series of parallel sectoral sessions hosted by Norwegian partner institutions and organisations across Oslo, followed by a High-Level Summit hosted by Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries and Innovation Norway at Oslo City Hall.

The programme will bring together leading Norwegian and Indian stakeholders from business, research and government through high-level discussions, thematic sector sessions, signing ceremonies and curated roundtable discussions.


Programme

12:00–13:30 | Norway–India: Parallel sectoral sessions


Parallel sector-specific discussions will take place at various locations in Oslo, bringing together Norwegian and Indian stakeholders from business and research.


Healthcare – Health Innovation for All: Advancing Medtech and Healthcare Solutions

  • Location: Karl Johans gate 47 (Domus Bibliotheca, Scene Domus Bibliotheca), Google Maps
  • Programme Lead: University of Oslo
  • Contact: Jan G. Bjaalie, Professor and Pro-Dean for Research and Innovation, email

India’s medical devices market is projected to grow to over USD 20 billion by 2029, with diagnostic equipment alone reaching USD 6 billion by 2027. As the fourth-largest medtech market in Asia and with 100% FDI permitted in the sector, India offers immense opportunities for innovation, partnerships, and investments.

This session explores how Norwegian companies and research environments can contribute to India’s healthcare transformation, while tapping into one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-growing medtech markets. We will also discuss how India’s growing manufacturing capabilities, digital health platforms, and cost-effective innovations can contribute to smart and sustainable healthcare solutions in Norway.


Maritime – Future of the Seas: Maritime Collaboration for Sustainable Growth and Security

  • Location: Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, Rådhusgata 25, 0158 Oslo, Google Maps 
  • Programme Lead: Norwegian Shipowners’ Association 
  • Contact: Line Falkenberg Ollestad, email

With major investments in green ports and hydrogen hubs, electrification, shipbuilding capacity, and ship recycling, India is emerging as a key maritime nation. Some of the world’s most advanced vessels have already been built for Norwegian shipowners in India, demonstrating how shipbuilding partnerships contribute to Norway’s green transition and open opportunities for Norwegian suppliers and technology providers.

This session explores how Norway and India can further collaborate on sustainable shipping, ship recycling, and maritime technologies, while strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation to promote greener and safer maritime routes.


Batteries – Electrifying the Future: Battery Innovation and Digital Technologies for Sustainable Growth (08:45-13:15)

  • Location: Lysaker, Forskningsrådet, Drammensveien 288, 0283 Oslo, Google Maps
  • Programme Lead: University of Agder
  • Contact: Johannes Martin Landesfeind, Leader Battery Coast, Associate Professor, email 

    India is building a large-scale battery ecosystem and electrifying its mobility sector. Norwegian strengths in battery cell technologies, sustainable materials, and digital innovation align well with India’s ambitions. 

    This session highlights how joint research, innovation, and investments can position Norway and India as global leaders in batteries and energy storage system, and digital transformation, while contributing to robust supply chains and supply security. 

View the full Battery Session Agenda 

Offshore Wind – Collaboration for Innovative, Digital and Sustainable Developement  (11.30-13.15)

  • Location: SINTEF, Forskningsveien 1b
  • Programme Lead: SINTEF
  • Contact: Gard Hopsdal Hansen, centre director FME NorthWind, email

Floating offshore wind represents a key opportunity to meet growing energy demand and climate targets. With vast deep-water resources and an exclusive economic zone exceeding 2.3 million square kilometres, India holds significant potential for offshore wind, supported by strong industrial and manufacturing capabilities.

Norway brings decades of offshore experience and leading expertise in floating wind technologies, creating a strong basis for collaboration.

This session explores how joint research, innovation, and industry collaboration between India and Norway can accelerate the development of cost-effective and sustainable offshore wind, through technology development, pilot projects, and knowledge exchange.

14:00–17:15 | Norway–India: High-Level Summit - By invitation only

Hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries and Innovation Norway at Oslo City Hall, the High-Level Summit will bring together senior representatives from Norwegian and Indian business, research and government.


  • Location: Oslo City Hall, Rådhusplassen 1, 0151 Oslo
  • Contact: Anja Fallan Gustavsen, Head of Official Delegations, Innovation Norway, email

Due to exceptionally high demand, the summit is now fully booked. Participation is by invitation only.

Program 

14:00–14:30 | Registration and networking
Coffee and refreshments will be served.
Valid ID is required upon arrival. All guests must arrive no later than 14:30. Large bags and suitcases are not permitted inside Oslo City Hall.

15:00–15:55 | Part 1 – Tour de Table
Curated tour de table led by Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth.

15:55–16:20 | Signing Ceremony and Networking Break
Coffee and tea break.

Questions regarding the signing ceremony: Bjørn Iversen, email and Elisabeth Strand Vigtel, email 

16:30–17:15 | Part 2 – High-Level Roundtable
Attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Roundtable Participants (Norwegian side)

  • Cecilie Myrseth, Minister of Trade and Industry
  • Håkon Haugli, CEO Innovation Norway 
  • Andreas Opedal, President and CEO Equinor 
  • Nils K. Selte, President and CEO, Orkla
  • Svein Tore Holsether, President and CEO, Yara International; President, NHO
  • Morten Fon, CEO, Jotun
  • Lisa Edvardsen Haugan, CEO, Kongsberg Maritime
  • Marte Indregard, President and CEO KSAT 
  • Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, Group President and CEO, DNV
  • Kjetel Digre, CEO, Aker Solutions
  • Alf-Christian Dybdahl, CEO, Laerdal Medical
  • Alexandra Bech Gjørv, President and CEO, SINTEF
  • Tor Grande, Chair, Universities and Colleges Council (UHR) / NTNU
  • Kristian Sørensen, CEO BW LPG
  • Ole Erik Almlid, CEO, NHO
  • Anne Kjersti Fahlvik, Executive Director, Research Council of Norway
  • Kenneth Sandmo, Director, LO
  • Andreas Enger, CEO Höegh Autoliners AS, President Norwegian Shipowners’ Association
  • Tellef Thorleifsson, CEO, Norfund

A list of Indian participants will be published in due course.


Registration

For Norwegian companies wishing to attend the thematic parallel sessions, please contact the relevant session contact person listed above.

For Indian companies, please register via the following link: myCII Forms