Vi er Ponte

Ponte is a Norwegian advisory company that helps innovative businesses secure funding and bring research and development projects to life. It supports companies of different sizes seeking grants through schemes such as SkatteFUNN, Innovation Norway, the Research Council of Norway and EU programmes, from smaller initiatives to major European projects. Ponte works with clients to shape project ideas, identify suitable funding opportunities and prepare applications, while aiming to let business leaders focus on other priorities.

Its approach is values-led: the team looks for projects that can contribute to a better world and places importance on productive, enjoyable collaboration. Ponte’s experience spans entrepreneurship, innovation advice, application assessment, project management, economics and technical fields including robotics, machine learning and 3D printing. Team members have worked in startups, research funding, academia, media and public service, bringing varied perspectives to each engagement.

The company also draws on a wider professional network for expertise such as reviewing applications, finding partners, assessing calls, designing solutions and exploring technology