Attract talent
The growth of Norwegian startups and scaleups is dependent on access to people who are highly skilled and know how to build and scale a tech company. Competencies within IT, tech and the STEM disciplines are sought after, and Norway needs to better position ourselves as a destination for highly skilled people around the world.
Scaleups are international companies, who need access to the best in their respective fields. If Norway manages to become a talent magnet, it will have a series of fortunate side effects, with potential future investors, industry experts and ambassadors.
Our principles for policy
Norway will be an attractive destination for experts within technology and international growth
Access to top-notch-talent will be a competitive advantage for Norwegian startups
NAST policy suggestions to attract talent
Make Norway the winner of the competition for talents
Remove exit tax on expats living in Norway <10 years
Exclude foreign pension savings from assets subjected to tax at exit
Introduce a lower income tax for highly skilled experts and scientists (same as they have in Denmark and Sweden)
Make it easier to include international citizens in Norwegian option schemes
Competence, Tech, Founder and Investor visa to attract international experts
Introduce incentives to attract talents to Norway
Establish incentive programs for knowledge workers and international founders who want to establish in Norway. For example, the City of Oslo’s “Kompetansespor”, which reduced integration processes with months, should be implemented nation wide.
Increase the number of students who choose entrepreneurship and technology
Integrate entrepreneurship in the curriculum
Increase the number of studies and resources available for IT disciplines