1. A new powerful research institute in the South-West of Norway
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2. Sterkere konkurransekraft Stor forskningspolitisk aktør
SAMARBEID GIR STYRKE!
Sterkere konkurransekraft
Stor forskningspolitisk aktør
Sterkere økonomi og bedre ressursutnyttelse
Nærhet til kundene i hver region
Stor nasjonal og internasjonal aktør
From the launching ceremony (16th of August 2017)
Foto: Dag Hellesund

3. Research merger with a national strength
Roger Normann (AF), Arvid Nøttvedt (CMR), Aina Berg (Uni Research), Kristin Flornes (IRIS)  og Thor Arne Håverstad (Teknova). Foto: Arne Roger Janse​, GCE Node

4. Five of the leading research institutes in Southern Norway join forces and create a new large research institute Uni Research AS, Christian Michelsen Research AS, Iris AS, Agderforskning AS and Teknova AS
Shareholder Agreement signed the 12th of June Owners: University in Bergen, Foundation Unifob, University in Stavanger, Foundation Rogalandsforskning, University in Agder, Foundation Agerforskning and the private/industry owners of Teknova AS
Head office in Bergen Strongly anchored in all business locations
Size and employees More than 900 employees and yearly revenue above 1 bill NOK
The new institute will be in operation 1st of January 2018
Reqruitment of the Chaiman of the Board, board members and Chief Executive Officer is in process. The Managing Directors of the five institutes are heavily involved in the process and have engaged separate work groups to identify, analyze and propose improvements for the new institute.
Facts

5. Research areas

6. Ambitions 1 2 3 4
Contribute to improvements, innovations and new businesses for the industry and public sector
Leading instutute within reaseach and innovation
Improved competiveness – national and international
Increased utilization of competence across various research areas, projects and locations

7. Locations Bergen Oslo Haugesund Mekjarvik Stavanger Grimstad
Kristiansand