Industry code 72 · Troms
Scientific research and development in Tromsø
There are 53 active companies in scientific research and development in Tromsø. 2 of them were registered in the last 12 months. Together they have 757 registered employees. The largest company is Nofima AS with 350 employees. The oldest, Akvaplan-Niva AS, was founded in 1984. 47% are limited companies.
- Active companies
- 53
- New in the last 12 months
- 2
- Registered employees
- 757
- Share of limited companies
- 47 %
The largest companies in scientific research and development in Tromsø
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 | Nofima AS | 989278835 | 350 | NOK 710.7 m | 2005 |
| 2 | Norsk Polarinstitutt | 971022264 | 200 | – | – |
| 3 | Akvaplan-Niva AS | 937375158 | 119 | NOK 250.6 m | 1984 |
| 4 | Havbruksstasjonen I Tromsø AS | 980900754 | 43 | NOK 74.3 m | 1999 |
| 5 | Sintef Nord AS | 992769211 | 13 | NOK 25 m | 2008 |
| 6 | Naturtjenester AS | 825985212 | 8 | NOK 9.8 m | 2020 |
| 7 | Testnor AS | 926681648 | 7 | NOK 10.1 m | 2021 |
| 8 | Stamcellehuset Ortopediske Klinikk AS | 922720304 | 6 | NOK 4.8 m | 2019 |
| 9 | Nammco North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission | 971401362 | 6 | – | 1995 |
| 10 | Pharma Holdings AS | 917999244 | 5 | NOK 2.9 m | 2016 |
| 11 | Ahrland Stefan R&d | 820016432 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Hofsøy-Woie Innovations | 828303252 | – | – | – |
| 13 | Moskalenko Clinical Research | 833822772 | – | – | – |
| 14 | Main Biotechnology AS | 913245423 | – | NOK 0 | 2014 |
| 15 | Metodica Silje Wangberg | 913876814 | – | – | – |
| 16 | Excitus Medical AS | 914589150 | – | NOK 8 m | 2014 |
| 17 | Mikko Vihtakari | 916500181 | – | – | – |
| 18 | Andrew Kristiansen | 918193154 | – | – | – |
| 19 | Overrein Bio | 919073454 | – | – | – |
| 20 | Dr. Linda Stein | 919799722 | – | – | – |
| 21 | Deanna Leonard | 920296823 | – | – | – |
| 22 | Numan Holding AS | 921474075 | – | NOK 0 | 2018 |
| 23 | Brim Tech AS | 921724691 | – | NOK 600k | 2018 |
| 24 | Marinewide AS | 923168982 | – | NOK 971.9k | 2019 |
| 25 | Hersoug Research | 924415835 | – | – | – |
Newest companies in scientific research and development in Tromsø
- North Commons29 Oct 2026
- Haugli Rett Og Slett22 Jun 2026
- Tillitum AS23 Jun 2025
- Salmaclear AS19 Jun 2025
- Methanxtra AS13 Mar 2025
- Moskalenko Clinical Research23 Jul 2024
- Eltoft Eo-Consult15 Jan 2024
- Omma28 Aug 2023
- Arbo Research29 Sept 2022
- Phase Transition AS27 Apr 2022
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in scientific research and development are there in Tromsø?
The Register of Legal Entities lists 53 active companies in scientific research and development in Tromsø. 2 of them were registered in the last 12 months.
Which is the largest company in scientific research and development in Tromsø?
Nofima AS is the largest by number of employees, with 350 employees. The organisation number is 989278835.
How many people work in scientific research and development in Tromsø?
The companies have 757 registered employees in total. The figures are based on employee counts in the Register of Legal Entities, and 10 of the 25 largest companies have reported employees.
How long have there been companies in scientific research and development in Tromsø?
The oldest active company, Akvaplan-Niva AS, was founded in 1984. 47% of the companies are limited companies.
Sub-industries in Tromsø
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.