• Home
  • About NICCI
    • What is NICCI?
    • Meet the Board
    • The NICCI administration
    • Articles of Associtation
  • Business services
  • Delegations
  • All news
  • Member
  • Contact
Nicci

Norway India Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a network between companies, organizations and authorities in Norway and India. Since 2006 we have connected our members with knowledge, the right people and business-opportunities.

You are here: Home / Featured / Innovation Norway business seminar in cooperation with NICCI

Innovation Norway business seminar in cooperation with NICCI

16/10/2014 By Trond Skundberg

After the official welcome at the Royal Castle, the next stop for the Indian business delgation was the DNB headquarters in Bjørvika. Innovation Norway organized the business seminar packed with useful information. Preparing the delegates for their future Norway business activities.

nicci-dnb-seminar

Moderator of the business seminar Per Reinboth, in a not to be mistaken Norway-India ambience.

 

The aim is to boost Indo-Norwegian business

Our Chair Rina Sunder, welcomed the delegates talking about the importance of creating trust trough physical presence. She made clear our chamber’s primary aim is to boost Indo-Norwegian business by facilitating B2B networking seminars. She addressed some of the challenges Indian companies could meet establishing a precense in Norway; high costs of operation, huge cultural differences and issues of work permit delays.

DNB’s Harald Serc-Hanssen gave his analysis on the very positive outlook for Norwegian investments in India.

The trade agreement is down to the last details

Sveinung Røren, Director at Ministry Trade, Industry and fisheries, reassured us the year long negotiations for a EFTA-India trade agreement now is as good as complete, at least seen from the Norwegian side.

Norwegian Visa regulations and the legal framework

Håvard Sæthre from UDI gave the delegates an introduction to visas and work permit rules. For skilled consultants required in Norway up to 90 days, the process is relatively simple. The Norwegian Embassy in Delhi can normally issue Schengen Visas within 7 days. Residence permit is required for stays beyond the mentioned 90 days, which is a more comprehensive processes, also involving the Directorate of immigration.

NICCI member Martin Jetlund entered the stage, addressing legal issues related to setting up a business in Norway. Employee minimum rights and customers concern about the same -was among his most important take-homes for the attentive participants.

Martin was followed by his CEO in Law-firm Schjødt, Paul Bellamy, that forecasted a steep increase in Indian investments and business establishment in Norway the next 5 years.

Incredible Renewables

Marte de Piccioto, Head of Renewables DNV GL introduced us to some “Incredible renewables”. A video demonstrating the future of offshore wind energy being the very most impressive. Energy security is obviously one of the keys for India’s ambitious growth plans. Prime minister Modi’s “zero effect on the environment” promise -truly actualizes the futuristic DNV GL plans.

Invest in Norway

In a time of unilateral “Make in India”, Helge Tryti went against the grain and asked the delegates to “Invest in Norway”. Tryti directed the Indian businessmen to “Invest in Norway“, a cooperation between Innovation Norway, The Research Council of Norway and SIVA (the Industrial Development Corporation of Norway) for assistance to succeed in Norway. His key Norway selling points were: modern and developed, strong economy, a small population and a healthy mix of private and public ownership. I am sure this is good music in the Indian investors ears.

Bilateral Q&A’s

Former head of Innovation Norway in India, NICCI Board member Per Reinboth moderated the program, weaving all of it together in his own authoritarian but humorous way. Due to lack of time, he encouraged the participants to do the Q&A’s bilateral.

Individual sector programs

The following sectorial programs with site visits was offered in the afternoon: Seafood, Oil & Gas, Energy/Renewables, Healthcare and ICT.

Networking

In the evening the business delegates, Norwegian business representatives and the organizers came together for an informal seafood dinner hosted by Innovation Norway. Another so important networking opportunity- that can easily result in new initiatives.

Written by: Trond Skundberg

See our other articles related to the state visit and business delegation

Help us share NICCI content in social media...

Filed Under: Featured, NICCI news Tagged With: B2B, business seminar, Indian delegation, Innovation Norway

Why NICCI?

We are a network built on business experience, business cultural insight and trusted partners in India and Norway. While others talk, we help you move.

NICCI activities coming up next…

26.-27. August:  “Norway-India Business Days in Oslo. Click here for info

28. August: Site visit to Innlandet for delegates visiting from India + NICCI SME and Corporate members. By invitation only.

SAVE THE DATES! India 16 – 22 November 2025

We are organizing a multi-track business delegation to India from 16 to 22 November 2025. The delegation will visit several Indian cities, depending on the chosen industry track. All tracks will converge for a main Norway–India business networking event, likely to be held in Mumbai.

To stay updated as more information becomes available, please email us at post@nicci.no.

NICCI newsletter

Click here to register for our public newsletter. We will from time to time update you on important events in Norway-India business.

Meet the Board of Norway India Chamber of Commerce and Industry – 2025

About the trade agreement India-Norway

Stay informed with our curated selection of articles and resources on the EFTA-INDIA trade agreement.

2025: NICCI has memebrs in 4 categories; Individual-, SME-, corporate and strategic partner members

See our membership tiers and apply for membership now…

Interact with us in social media

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

Become a member of NICCI

The Norway India business community is growing! We welcome you to engage in our network. Get access to knowledge, network, member meetings, events, delegations, advisory services and business opportunities.

Apply for membership now

Get in touch:

Norway India Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Oscars gate 27
0352 Oslo

Email:
post@nicci.no

Interact in social media

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
Copyright © 2025 NICCI. Web- design and maintenance by Devant
This website uses cookies. Read more about cookies and privacy here.
This website uses cookies. Read more about cookies and privacy here.
Cookie SettingsREJECTACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT