AI Startups - Funding, practice and toolbox

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How do you turn a brilliant AI idea into a funded, functioning startup?
The hype is over. Now it’s time to build. Generative AI is no longer a shiny object it’s infrastructure.But how do you actually go from spark to startup?
We’re diving deep into what it really takes to turn AI ideas into companies with real tools, real funding paths, and real founders who are doing the work. Whether you're a first-time founder, investor, researcher or simply curious about the next wave of AI, this meetup will connect you with the people, funding, and frameworks to get started or get smarter.

🗓️ Program

17:30 – Pizza & Mingling

18:00 – The Startup Journey: From Soft Funding to MVP Toolbox
Mehmet Naci Akkøk — Insight into startup process, available support (e.g. Nemonoor), and tools for building your MVP

18:10 – Early-Stage VC for Startups & Ideas
Ege Akinci, Antler — Investments & Program Team

18:20 – Norwegian AI Research Consortium (NORA)
Snezhina Duevska, Innovation and Industry Advisor

18:30 – Startup Toolbox in Action: Live Demo with Vibecoding
Simon Souyris Strumse

18:50 – Startup Life with Simli
Lars Traaholt Vågne, CEO, Simli

19:30 – Panel Discussion
Moderated by Morten Kvellstad

20:00 – Wrap-up & Mingling

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