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Impact Hub Bergen: Where History Meets Innovation

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Silje had a vision for a space that would invite interactions between unlikely allies in the name of creativity and innovation. The coworking space opened its doors in September 2011, as the first of its kind in Norway. This sparks exciting discussions around sustainability topics, and – every so often – new collaborations.

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Raising Awareness about Entrepreneurship as an Economic Development Strategy

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“Colleges and universities provide the connective tissue necessary to build the ecosystem, and the care and feeding an ecosystem needs for its health and sustainability over time,” said Kate. Jess also recommends inviting local civic and business leaders to participate as judges at pitch competitions or to emcee events.

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Frustrations and Challenges of Ecosystem Builders

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In an ecosystem, there should be multiple entrepreneurial support organizations, coworking spaces, incubators/accelerators, investors, etc.communicating about the resources they have to support entrepreneurs. The success of small/local business is incredibly vital for a sustainable economy. Ellen Bateman.