Industry code 72.1 · Oslo
Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering in Oslo
There are 463 active companies in research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering in Oslo. 16 of them were registered in the last 12 months. Together they have 4,187 registered employees. The largest company is Folkehelseinstituttet with 1,373 employees. The oldest, Det Norske Medicinske Selskab, was founded in 1833. 67% are limited companies.
- Active companies
- 463
- New in the last 12 months
- 16
- Registered employees
- 4,187
- Share of limited companies
- 67 %
The largest companies in research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering in Oslo
Sorted by number of employees. Figures are from the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts.
| # | Company | Org. no. | Employees | Revenue | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Folkehelseinstituttet | 983744516 | 1,373 | – | – |
| 2 | Meteorologisk Institutt | 971274042 | 589 | – | – |
| 3 | Norges Geotekniske Institutt AS | 932089114 | 426 | NOK 811.7 m | 2023 |
| 4 | Norsk Institutt For Vannforskning Sti | 855869942 | 298 | NOK 539.2 m | 1986 |
| 5 | Statens Arbeidsmiljøinstitutt | 874761222 | 174 | – | – |
| 6 | Simula Research Laboratory AS | 984648855 | 108 | NOK 299.8 m | 2002 |
| 7 | Norsk Regnesentral Sti | 952125001 | 105 | NOK 154.5 m | 1985 |
| 8 | Huddly AS | 913292049 | 100 | NOK 217.4 m | 2014 |
| 9 | Norsk Elektro Optikk AS | 939377409 | 65 | NOK 164.5 m | 1985 |
| 10 | Simula Metropolitan Center For Digital Engineering AS | 920203612 | 48 | NOK 74.9 m | 2017 |
| 11 | Nykode Therapeutics ASA | 990646066 | 48 | NOK 453k | 2006 |
| 12 | Oncoinvent Solutions AS | 935506220 | 44 | NOK 27.4 m | 2025 |
| 13 | Omnivision Technologies Norway AS | 997523695 | 40 | NOK 57 m | 2011 |
| 14 | Nordisk Institutt For Odontologiske Materialer AS (Niom AS) | 994970135 | 35 | NOK 54 m | 2009 |
| 15 | Inven2 AS | 995495899 | 32 | NOK 81.4 m | 2010 |
| 16 | Optronics Technology AS | 920476104 | 30 | NOK 47.4 m | 2018 |
| 17 | Xellia Pharmaceuticals AS | 971135123 | 30 | NOK 75.4 m | 1994 |
| 18 | Link Medical Research AS | 975384047 | 29 | NOK 60.8 m | 1995 |
| 19 | Norsk Treteknisk Institutt | 967790672 | 27 | NOK 50.2 m | 1949 |
| 20 | Econnect Energy AS | 999017762 | 27 | NOK 155.8 m | 2012 |
| 21 | Rps Research Norway AS | 994115405 | 26 | NOK 34.1 m | 2009 |
| 22 | Equanostic AS | 918565639 | 24 | NOK 6.6 m | 2017 |
| 23 | Navamedic ASA | 985012059 | 23 | NOK 67.3 m | 2002 |
| 24 | Thor Medical ASA | 994297422 | 23 | NOK 839k | 2009 |
| 25 | Norden Nordic Innovation | 971516577 | 22 | – | 1988 |
Newest companies in research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering in Oslo
- Jayakumar Consulting28 Oct 2026
- Qualcomm Europe, Inc. NUF13 Oct 2026
- Jormun Mapping AS11 Sept 2026
- Maud Ocean AS25 Aug 2026
- Skinproof Technologies AS25 Aug 2026
- Dr. Anette Kolderup24 Aug 2026
- Stein Robotics AS11 Aug 2026
- Maud Group AS20 Jul 2026
- Niumetrics AS7 Jul 2026
- Axon Research Foundation Sti5 Jun 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering are there in Oslo?
The Register of Legal Entities lists 463 active companies in research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering in Oslo. 16 of them were registered in the last 12 months.
Which is the largest company in research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering in Oslo?
Folkehelseinstituttet is the largest by number of employees, with 1,373 employees. The organisation number is 983744516.
How many people work in research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering in Oslo?
The companies have 4,187 registered employees in total. The figures are based on employee counts in the Register of Legal Entities, and 25 of the 25 largest companies have reported employees.
How long have there been companies in research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering in Oslo?
The oldest active company, Det Norske Medicinske Selskab, was founded in 1833. 67% of the companies are limited companies.
Other industries in the same group in Oslo
Source: the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts. The overview shows active companies registered in the municipality with industry code 72.1. Figures are updated continuously.