Innovasjonsprisen

Innovasjonsprisen is an annual innovation prize awarded by Innlandet County Council (Innlandet fylkeskommune) in Norway. The prize recognizes entrepreneurs, businesses, development organizations, and community actors who have contributed to economic development in the Innlandet region through sustainable innovation. Winners receive a monetary award of 100,000 Norwegian kroner along with an artwork. The prize aims to honor those who inspire other business actors, serve as ambassadors for the business community, create visible results in the form of jobs and investments, and take social responsibility through apprenticeships, cluster contributions, R&D sector development, international cooperation, and local community engagement. Winners are evaluated against the goals of the Innlandet Strategy and must have a solid foundation in the Innlandet community through local activity, leadership, or ownership.