Norwegian Tech Firms Eye Goa for Expansion Amid Strengthening India-Norway Trade Ties
~ Kilowott Paves Way for Norwegian Tech Firms in Goa Amid Boosted India-Norway Trade Relations
Panaji, May 2025 – Strengthening trade ties between India and Norway under the recently signed India-EFTA (European Free Trade Association) Free Trade Agreement have sparked fresh business interest from Nordic firms, with leading Norwegian technology companies exploring Goa as a potential hub for expansion in India.
Senior representatives from Visual Registration System (VRS) – Eirik Bøen Gravda and Torun Torblå – along with Rune Torblå and Simone Alencar from Odda Digital System, visited Goa to engage in a series of strategic interactions with key industry stakeholders and policy-makers. The agenda included tailored product demonstrations and collaborative discussions with local teams across multiple sectors in the state.
These engagements were facilitated by Kilowott, a Porvorim-based technology and digital solutions company, with operations across three continents. Kilowott is spearheading a pilot ‘market entry’ programme designed to help Norwegian firms explore and establish business operations in India.
“The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and EFTA has created a more favourable landscape for collaboration by removing trade barriers, improving investment conditions, and enhancing workforce mobility,” said Judah Fernandez, Co-Founder of Kilowott. “As a result, Norwegian companies are actively looking at India as a strategic base for growth.”
Fernandez recently participated in deliberations hosted by the Norway India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) at the Stavanger Chamber’s Business Event 2025, organised in collaboration with the Indian Embassy in Norway, to explore avenues for deepening bilateral economic ties.
Kilowott’s market entry initiative aims to unlock mutual growth. Norwegian companies gain access to India’s fast-growing market, while Indian businesses benefit from advanced Nordic technology, knowledge sharing, and strong partnerships with Nordic businesses. These collaborations also help drive innovation, generate local employment, and increase revenue opportunities for both economies.
At its core, the programme is about building real, long-term partnerships that support innovation, economic growth, and shared success for both Norway and India. As part of the programme, Kilowott arranged targeted demo sessions with prominent Goan companies, including Joecons Marine Exports, Models Group Goa, John Distilleries, Pai Kane Group, Goldy Finepacks, and Aviza Technologies. The VRS and Odda Digital teams were able to showcase their solutions, understand operational challenges, and explore customised offerings tailored for the Indian market.
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