ABOUT US
The Innovation Effect (TIE) is a Norwegian innovation agency based at Fornebu near Oslo. Our core business is to deliver projects focused on insight, growth and innovation by connecting students in interdisciplinary teams with innovative companies. We also offer innovation courses for company employees and managers, and facilitate credit-bearing practice programs in collaboration with the University sector.
Since 2015, we have completed over 150 innovation projects in collaboration with more than 500 students, 30 Universities and 65 companies, such as Equinor, Atea, Telenor, HP, Orkla, NHO and Norwegian Church Aid. With the use of our tailor-made methodology for value-creating and rapid innovation processes, we ensure innovation for companies both in the private and public sector and international corporates.
In addition to TIE’s employees, we recruit approximately 50 student consultants annually for our innovation projects. Skilled interdisciplinary student teams are our most important resource. We have formal and informal collaborations with all universities and colleges in Norway, in addition to selected international schools.
TIE’s vision is to help bridge the gap between studies and work, and create an innovative societal impact. We renew and improve existing products, services and processes for small and large companies across industries and sectors. Together, we create an innovation effect.
Annette Fosaas
Founder & CEO
After 16 years of work experience from both Norwegian corporations and international FMCG companies, Annette chose the entrepreneur route and founded TIE in 2012; first as an innovation app targeting female entrepreneurs and leaders, and from 2015 with TIE’s current services. Annette has led 120 innovative projects/sprints and facilitated courses and workshops in innovation and sustainability for more than 1050 leaders and 500 students. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and international marketing from ESC and BI, with a further education in coaching, innovation and entrepreneurship. Annette’s core competencies are business development, branding and marketing, and managing, facilitating and mentoring in innovation processes.
annette@tieconnect.com
Tel: +47 415 26 964
Vilde Urdal Bolstad
Partner & CPO
Vilde joined the TIE team in September 2018. Since, she has led over 50 innovation projects and courses, and recruited several hundred students to TIE’s projects. Vilde has a bachelor’s degree in law from UiB / HiNN and further education within Organization, Management and Innovation from NTNU. Previously, she has worked for four years at the Norwegian Parliament with various projects and events. Vilde is passionate about identifying and helping to develop the X-factor in talented students, while delivering exceptional service to TIE’s business and university partners.
vilde@tieconnect.com
Tel: +47 906 99 785