A change is imminent -
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Slingshot is a non-profit accelerator helping ambitious scale-ups grow internationally. Backed by Capgemini and Sparebanken Vest, we combine strategic focus with hands-on execution to remove growth blockers and fast track capital, customers and market expansion.
Future-Proof Your Business: Learnings from 27 Companies on Growth, Sales, and Resilience
We share openly from Slingshot's work—7 cohorts, 27 companies.
Learn what works and what to avoid.
Hear from companies that have successfully adapted and created growth in the new markets.
Panel discussion led by Magnus Meisal on how the region strengthens resilience and preserves competence in the face of possible employment changes. How to replace 5,000 - 7,000 jobs by 2023. Participants from the municipality, Forus Business Park, banks and business leaders.
From “setting the stage” with Sigurd Grayston Skjørestad to global and digital scaling with Wenn and Thomas from W3 Schools - how to build a scalable national and international sales engine that delivers.
How to build a company investors actually want to join, what they look for—and the story behind the Middle East's largest AI investment (Lucidya/Abdullah - Slingshot Cohort 1 in Saudi Arabia).
(English and Norwegian speaking)
This is a gathering of key people: former Slingshot alumni, politicians, investors (VC funds), and potential partners. Your participation is essential to ensure continued growth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Slingshot is a non-profit accelerator program based in Norway's western region that helps ambitious scale-ups grow internationally. Backed by Capgemini and Sparebanken Vest, Slingshot combines strategic focus with hands-on execution to remove growth blockers and fast-track capital acquisition, customer growth, and market expansion.
The program is specifically designed to support companies that focus on sustainability and technology with global growth potential and ambition. Rather than being a traditional classroom or mentorship program, Slingshot provides participating companies with access to senior consultants from Capgemini who work shoulder-to-shoulder with teams to solve real growth challenges.
The Slingshot event day will be hosted at FOMO Forus - Grenseveien 21, 4313 Sandnes.
We will start promptly at 09:00 and the event will conclude at 15:00.
Entry to the event does not require a ticket – but is by invitation only
Three action tracks we will highlight:
Rogaland in transition: Panel discussion led by Magnus Meisal on how the region strengthens resilience and preserves competence in the face of possible employment changes. How to replace 5,000–7,000 jobs by 2030. Participants from the municipality, Forus Business Park, banks, and business leaders..
Sales - Generate revenue through growth: From “setting the stage” with Sigurd Grayston Skjørestad to global and digital scaling with Wenn and Thomas from W3 Schools - how to build a scalable national and international sales engine that delivers.
Investor/Funding: How to build a company investors actually want to join, what they look for—and the story behind the region’s largest AI investment (Lucidya/Abdullah).
Yes indeed! The purpose of the event is to create a space where founders, business leaders, and professionals can network, share ideas and inspire. Alongside keynote topics, founder-led presentations and activities, there will be plenty of time to mingle and grow your network!
International expansion is one of Slingshot's core strengths, supported by several key capabilities:
Global Market Validation: Companies receive support in testing and validating their market positioning in new regions using global insights and expert guidance.
Proven De-Risking Methods: The program employs established methodologies to reduce the risks associated with international expansion, helping companies make informed decisions about new markets.
Capgemini's Global Reach: Through the partnership with Capgemini, participating companies gain access to international networks, market knowledge, and on-ground expertise in target expansion markets.
Confidence Building: The program focuses on helping companies "go international with confidence" by providing the strategic framework and practical support needed for successful market entry.
Ready to scale your company?
Join a community of ambitious founders and get hands-on support to raise capital, expand internationally, and accelerate growth - without giving up equity.