Eksportfinans
Eksportfinans is the Norwegian Export Credit Agency- the joint institution of the banks and the Norwegian Government - whose purpose is to develop and offer competitive, long-term financial services to the export industries and the local government sector.
http://www.eksportfinans.no/eprise/main/EF/content/english/1_index.htm
The Norwegian Guarantee Institute for Export Credits in general
GIEK is the central governmental agency responsible for furnising guarantees and insurance of export credits.
The primary function of the Institute is to promote export of Norwegian goods and services and Norwegian investment abroad.
http://www.giek.no/gk_en/default.asp?page=333
Governmental support to SMEs
This topic covers a number of Norwegian support programmes tailored specifically to meet the needs of SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises).
A number of Governmental programmes have been established to support the development of SMEs. Some programmes are targeted at specific industries or industrial sectors, while others are targeted at specific geographically confined areas. You will find more information from 3 of the most important ministries at their sites below. In general you have to contact the counties or the municipalities in order to apply for financial support.
Innovation Norway
Innovation Norway (IN) is the Norwegian government's most important financial tool in Norwegian business development. IN shall promote innovation, business development and turnaround operations in Norway. IN's financial tools are equity capital, low risk loans, venture capital loans, grants and guarantees. IN has approximately 25 financial tools. Most of these are aimed at projects in Norwegian
enterprises, meeting certain specific criteria like start-up, fishery, rural development, business networks etc.
http://www.innovasjonnorge.no/system/Global-toppmeny/English/
Support programs
Norwegian enterprises get access to several different support programmes when they engage into international commerce or collaboration.
This may be due to bi-lateral or multi-lateral treaties in Scandinavia, the Nordic countries, in Europe or otherwise.
Other financing programs
There are numerous different funding and financing programs targeted at specific purposes. This is a compilation of some programs:
The European Investment Bank: http://www.eib.org/
The Nordic Development Fund (NDF): http://www.ndf.fi/
This information is provided by Bedin. More details and updated information on financing:
http://www.bedin.no/php/d_hovedemneside/cf/hApp_103/hParent_1586/hDKey_2
Read more:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
http://www.regjeringen.no/en/ministries/ud.html?id=833
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
http://www.regjeringen.no/en/ministries/krd.html?id=504
Ministry of Trade and Industry
http://www.regjeringen.no/en/ministries/nhd.html?id=70