HERE TO HELP NORWEGIAN COMPANIES

The Norwegian Collaboration Centre (NCC) provides a Softlanding environment for Norwegian companies who wish to pursue their commercial Internationalisation needs through the North East of England.

Companies who have benefited the NCC services include:

• Fronter AS
• ePocket AS
• Seadrill ASA
• Oilinfo AS
• Metafocus AS
• Allianse (now Ergo)
• Proseq AS (now Telenor)
• CBA AS
• Aquafence AS

Every company is different - we recommend a free initial consultation to discuss your needs.

visits

Regional visits are organised which could include sector specific meetings. This could be with partners, resellers, representatives, etc. One month's notice is required. The visit provides opportunities to discuss the UK business culture and requirements in an informal way. The Norwegian Collaboration Centre in conjunction with One North East provides the service. Group visits of sector-focussed companies are preferred.

Who: Companies at early stage investigations of establishment in the UK as part of their company Internationalisation process.

Costs: Service is free of charge, but visitors must cover their own travel costs.

Ideal business environment

The NCC provides the ideal environment for business, including:

• Seminar rooms
• Auditorium
• Creative theatre
• Offices
• Restaurant providing a variety of menus from business breakfasts to fine dining.

The break-out rooms are all equipped with:

• Interactive smart boards
• LCD projectors
• Writing walls
• PC's.

The NCC's business model is created to encourage Norwegian technology companies to enter the UK market via the North East of England. Thereafter steps may be taken to Europe or the USA. The model minimises business risk and reduces executive time. Experience has shown that small companies need to manage their resources carefully to grow and The NCC reflects this requirement.

The NCC opening

The NCC was opened on February 5th 2004 by Norwegian Ambassador, N.E. Mr Tarald O. Brautaset, Ambassador to the Court of St. James's and the first Norwegian tenant moved in the day it opened!

The Norwegian Collaboration Centre • Fabriam Centre • Atmel Way • Middle Engine Lane • Newcastle upon Tyne • NE28 9NZ • UK
Tel: + 44 (0) 191 280 4682 • Fax: + 44 (0) 709 212 5710 • E-mail: info@norway2uk.com