Industry code 72 · Vestland
Scientific research and development in Bergen
There are 167 active companies in scientific research and development in Bergen. 7 of them were registered in the last 12 months. Together they have 2,484 registered employees. The largest company is Havforskningsinstituttet with 1,095 employees. The oldest, Chr Michelsens Institutt For Videnskap Og Åndsfrihet Sti, was founded in 1930. 57% are limited companies.
- Active companies
- 167
- New in the last 12 months
- 7
- Registered employees
- 2,484
- Share of limited companies
- 57 %
The largest companies in scientific research and development in Bergen
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 | Havforskningsinstituttet | 971349077 | 1,095 | – | – |
| 2 | Norce Research AS | 919408049 | 730 | NOK 1.3 bn | 2017 |
| 3 | Stormgeo AS | 978661017 | 124 | NOK 217.7 m | 1997 |
| 4 | Chr Michelsens Institutt For Videnskap Og Åndsfrihet Sti | 948271788 | 90 | NOK 119.8 m | 1930 |
| 5 | Stiftelsen Nansen Senter For Miljø Og Fjernmåling | 943432449 | 74 | NOK 94.8 m | 1986 |
| 6 | Samfunns- Og Næringslivsforskning AS | 984005776 | 66 | NOK 53 m | 2001 |
| 7 | Nordicneurolab AS | 891043082 | 55 | NOK 160 m | 2007 |
| 8 | Pharmaq Analytiq AS | 982749042 | 53 | NOK 96.1 m | 2000 |
| 9 | Stiftelsen Industrilaboratoriet | 954740560 | 30 | NOK 52.4 m | 1989 |
| 10 | Msd Animal Health Innovation AS | 938176442 | 26 | NOK 78.1 m | 1985 |
| 11 | Vaxxinova Norway AS | 995153637 | 23 | NOK 17.7 m | 2010 |
| 12 | Simula Uib AS | 916893957 | 21 | NOK 31 m | 2015 |
| 13 | Hammertech AS | 994710060 | 20 | NOK 14.9 m | 2009 |
| 14 | Scantrol AS | 946867470 | 16 | NOK 51.4 m | 1987 |
| 15 | Compact Carbon Capture AS | 920375421 | 11 | NOK 27.9 m | 2018 |
| 16 | Bevital AS | 985694931 | 10 | NOK 14.2 m | 2003 |
| 17 | Lifecare ASA | 990251657 | 10 | NOK 11 m | 2006 |
| 18 | M Vest Water AS | 914631408 | 9 | NOK 26 m | 2014 |
| 19 | Mowi Genetics AS | 922025045 | 9 | NOK 19.2 m | 2018 |
| 20 | Pluvia AS | 916635559 | 6 | NOK 1.1 m | 2015 |
| 21 | Kinn Therapeutics AS | 987221518 | 6 | NOK 3 m | 2004 |
| 22 | Green Construction AS | 814493172 | – | – | 2014 |
| 23 | Enhanced Recovery Technologies AS | 816003202 | – | NOK 5.3 m | 2015 |
| 24 | Hemjern AS | 817719902 | – | NOK 15.4k | 2016 |
| 25 | Berge Biolipid | 819062862 | – | – | – |
Newest companies in scientific research and development in Bergen
- Rosi Bioscience AS9 Oct 2026
- Nordisk Mds-Gruppe Norge26 May 2026
- Ederagen Pharma AS26 Feb 2026
- Utviklingsavdelingen AS21 Feb 2026
- Ingebjørg Louise Rockwell Djupedal24 Dec 2025
- Mito Innovation AS12 Dec 2025
- Co2aqua AS10 Nov 2025
- Monica Grini21 Aug 2025
- Havdis AS18 Jul 2025
- Dr. Juris Hanne Sophie Greve30 Jun 2025
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in scientific research and development are there in Bergen?
The Register of Legal Entities lists 167 active companies in scientific research and development in Bergen. 7 of them were registered in the last 12 months.
Which is the largest company in scientific research and development in Bergen?
Havforskningsinstituttet is the largest by number of employees, with 1,095 employees. The organisation number is 971349077.
How many people work in scientific research and development in Bergen?
The companies have 2,484 registered employees in total. The figures are based on employee counts in the Register of Legal Entities, and 21 of the 25 largest companies have reported employees.
How long have there been companies in scientific research and development in Bergen?
The oldest active company, Chr Michelsens Institutt For Videnskap Og Åndsfrihet Sti, was founded in 1930. 57% of the companies are limited companies.
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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. Figures are updated continuously.