Why Join? As a representative on the NORA.startup Steering Group, you'll be recognised as a key influencer in Norway's AI landscape, helping to elevate research-based innovation across the country. Your appointment to the Steering Group acknowledges your expertise and positions you among Norway's influential voices in AI innovation and research commercialisation.
What You'll Contribute: We're looking for forward-thinking professionals who can bring fresh perspectives to advise and help guide NORA.startup’s strategic direction. As a Steering Group representative, you'll:
Shape the future of AI innovation initiatives across Norwegian academia and industry
Provide strategic guidance on key activities and growth opportunities
Connect and collaborate with leaders across academia, startups, and industry
Help build bridges between research institutions and commercial applications
Who We're Looking For: We welcome nominations from various backgrounds, including:
Academic researchers and professors
Startup founders and entrepreneurs
Technology Transfer Office professionals
Incubator and accelerator leaders
Industry experts in AI, ML, and robotics
We value diverse representation across gender, regions, expertise, and organizational affiliations. Our steering group maintains a balance of perspectives from academia, startups, and innovation support organizations.
Time Commitment: The Steering Group have 4 annual meetings (3 digital and 1 in-person). On some occasions your expertise might be needed on an ad-hoc basis, depending on your availability.
Interested in joining?
Fill out our application form: https://nettskjema.no/a/388787 by February 9th (midnight/ 00:00).
Know someone perfect for this role? Please share this announcement with them! For questions, contact snezhina.duevska@nora.ai
Applications will be reviewed by the NORA.ai board, with final appointments made based on candidate qualifications and our commitment to maintaining diverse representation across the steering group.
About NORA.startup: NORA.startup is the Norwegian AI Research Consortium’s innovation network. We work at the intersection of academia and innovation, fostering collaboration between research institutions, industry, and the public sector to advance AI innovation across Norway.