Momentum – internship for students
The aim of the internship programme is to introduce students to alternative career paths where they can utilise their knowledge and competence. Companies get access to smart, hard-working students who are interested in learning and contributing.
What is Momentum?
Momentum is a student internship program created by students for students at the UiO Growth House UiO's innovation unit for life sciences, health and technology.
The Growth House has a strategy to create a robust and sustainable engagement around student innovation for all students at UiO. Momentum has been established as part of the student innovation hub UiO iHub at Oslo Science Park.
Momentum is a collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, the Faculty of Educational Sciences, and the Faculty of Humanities. The collaboration is run through student engagement in the student associations for Medical Innovation (SMI), Pharmaceutical Innovation (SFI) and Educational Scientific Innovation (SUI).
Participating Companies 2025
The following companies are offering internships through Momentum in 2025.
Bayer
Bayer is a large global life science company with core competencies in health care and agriculture. We have around 100 000 employees in countries all around the world. Bayer has 3 divisions: Crop science (which is our agriculture business), Pharmaceuticals (which is prescription medicine) and Consumer Health (nonprescription medicine, nutritional supplements, skincare products etc.).
Bayer Norway has about 160 employees, Most of our employees work in research and development, so we have a large modern laboratory where research and development of new radiopharmaceuticals takes place, and we have our own production of existing radiopharmaceuticals at the Institute of Energy Technology just outside Oslo where we produce for worldwide distribution.
We have our office located at Lysaker overlooking the Oslo fjord.
The internship
Bayer wants to take an active part in the development of a patient registry according to eye-related diagnosis. The patient registry must be openly accessible and function as an eye-related database. A common database will provide insight into incidence, baseline at treatment initiation, duration and disease progression. Sweden has 20 years of experience with a national retina-related registry, which is actively used in decision support, financial planning and capacity planning.
Objective: Survey of possibilities and limitations for creating a patient register that can function as a statistics bank, decision support
Carbon Dynamics
Carbon Dynamics is an industrial carbon capture and biotechnology startup developing cutting-edge solutions to convert CO2 into valuable products.
The internship
The intern will work on the development and optimization of biotechnological processes for carbon capture and sustainable fuel production. This includes hands-on experience with bioreactor operations, microbial cultivation, and process engineering. The intern will assist in experimental design, data analysis, and scaling strategies, contributing to our efforts in converting CO? into new products.
Cellmover
Cellmover is a pre-clinical stage immunotherapy company committed to optimizing the tools of the immune system, with a vision to broaden the application of immunotherapies for various cancers.
Cellmover has developed a library of peptides and nanobodies directed at specific proteins in T cells and NK cells. By targeting these proteins, the peptides and nanobodies mediate increased survival and persistence of immune cells within the tumor microenvironment.
Cellmover has a small, dedicated team of three full-time employees, based at ShareLab in Oslo Science Park.
The internship
The internship will involve a combination of cellular assays and protein purification tasks. The selected student will receive hands-on training in essential laboratory techniques, including buffer preparation, protein quantification using BCA and NanoDrop, cell culture work, and assisting our senior scientist with protein purification.
Doscon
DOSCON is a first mover and global trendsetter in i) laboratory analysis in water technology, II) modeling/statistical algorithms for virtual sensors, iii) software environments for PLC/SCADA, and iv) process control of chemical coagulants/removal of phosphorous, nitrogen, PFAS, CECs, BOD, COD in waste/water treatment plants.
DOSCON is small-to-medium enterprise and operates in English and Norwegian, with offices/laboratories in Norway, China and Sri Lanka. Our hires are young and R&D-oriented (n?rings-PhD). We encourage publishing and teaching in academia while innovating patents and technology in industry.
The internship
We offer 1-3 UiO internships. We offer 6-week summer internships in modern laboratory and office environments in ?kern, Oslo, and fieldwork/case studies at major regional waste/drinking water treatment plants.
You will be supervised by R&D staff (professors & lecturers from Vanngruppa at NMBU, see www.waterharmony.net) and a young technical group (DOSCON Global).
One or more of these internship topics should interest you:
i) laboratory analysis in water technology.
II) modeling/statistical algorithms for virtual sensors.
iii) development of software environments for PLC/SCADA in Cloud/OS-deployment, and iv) improvement of process chemistry/ process control of chemical coagulants, in efforts to remove phosphorous, nitrogen, PFAS, CECs, BOD, COD and more in waste/water treatment plants.
Frogner Skole
Frogner Skole is a primary and lower secondary school in Lillestr?m Municipality in Akershus. Frogner Skole and Cultural Center is located in the center of the village of Frogner. We are a 1st–10th grade school with 980 students. The school is organized into four departments, each led by its own assistant principal.
The internship
Education for middle schoolers.
GE HealthCare
As a stand-alone company, GE HealthCare is a leader in precision care, infusing innovation with patient-focused technologies to enable better care. We are dedicated to providing integrated solutions that make hospitals more efficient, clinicians more effective, therapies more precise, and patients healthier. Together, we are living our purpose to create a world where healthcare has no limits.
Our products include contrast agents for X-ray, MRI, ultrasound, and radiopharmaceuticals that enable predictability and diagnosis of diseases at an early stage. In Norway, GE HealthCare also has facilities in Oslo and Lindesnes.
The internship
This project focuses on the theoretical study of eutectic mixtures in pharmaceutical formulations for injections. Eutectic mixtures, which are combinations of components that lower each other's melting points, are valuable in pharmaceuticals for improving the solubility and bioavailability of active ingredients. The project aims to review the properties, formation mechanisms, and potential uses of these mixtures in injectable drugs, with a particular emphasis on incorporating green, biodegradable solvents to enhance environmental sustainability.
GreinDX
GreinDX is developing a novel and patent protected technology platform for liquid biopsies. Our mission is to "detect cancer early and increase survival". We are located at Oslo Science Park and has close collaboration with Oslo University Hopsital and SINTEF MiNaLab.
The internship
We are looking for a student for lab work that can be focused within several areas: surface chemistry, cell biology, fluidics (hydrodynamics) and optics.
Intersikt
Intersikt is dedicated to empowering researchers by simplifying time-consuming administrative tasks in laboratories. Our AI-driven platform streamlines processes like documentation, inventory management, and data analysis, enabling scientists to focus on what truly matters—innovation and discovery. Designed specifically for researchers, our solution includes features such as voice-to-text documentation, automated data processing, and an intuitive inventory system. By removing the burden of repetitive tasks, we aim to accelerate breakthroughs in critical fields like healthcare and biotechnology. With a user-friendly, adaptable approach, our mission is to create a smarter, more efficient research environment that drives progress and saves valuable time.
The internship
The internship will be about product developing and working on bringing the solution to market. The intern will be given the chance to work on go-to-market strategy and creating a sales deck for the product.
Ludenso
At Ludenso, our internships are hands-on and designed to give you real responsibility from day one. You won’t be working on hypothetical projects—everything you build will be used by students and educators globally. Last year, our interns developed 3D and AR solutions that were rolled out to hundreds of Norwegian schools and prototyped an AI Tutor that just launched in the UK.
The internship
This summer, you could be part of shaping the next big thing in AI-powered education. As an intern at Ludenso, you’ll work closely with our team in Oslo, contributing to projects that make a real difference.
Your tasks will vary based on your background and interests, but could include:
- Building AI and 3D learning experiences that will be used by students worldwide.
- Prototyping and testing new education technology solutions in collaboration with publishers, educators, and students.
- Developing and refining our AI Tutor, helping to make learning more interactive and engaging.
- Working in a fast-moving startup environment, where your ideas and contributions will have a direct impact
?We are looking for ambitious students who:
- Have a growth mindset and love tackling new challenges.
- Are passionate about education, AI, and emerging technologies.
- Care deeply about the needs of students and educators.
- Enjoy working in small teams, taking ownership, and making things happen.
- Have relevant educational backgrounds, such as Pedagogy, Digital Didactics, Education, Computer Science, Interaction Design, Engineering, AI or related fields.
?At Ludenso, we believe that work should be both meaningful and fun. Here’s what you’ll gain from the internship:
- Hands-on experience: You’ll work on projects that will be launched and used globally.
- Professional growth: Gain mentorship from our experienced team and develop valuable industry skills.
- A creative and social work culture: Weekly bouldering sessions, game nights, Friday beers, and team events—and we’re always open to new initiatives!
- Impact-driven work: Everything you do will contribute to real-world solutions for students and educators.
?If you want an internship where your work truly matters—where you can innovate, grow, and be part of a team that is redefining how students learn—we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and let’s create the future of learning together.
Novartis
Novartis is an innovative pharmaceutical company and was the first to introduce pioneering cell and gene therapies in Norway. We research and develop medicines across a wide range of therapeutic areas, such as cancer, chronic, and rare diseases, and we are proud to be a constructive partner that creates new solutions in the healthcare sector.
At Novartis Norway, we have employees with broad expertise in areas such as medicine, health economics, finance, law, marketing, regulatory affairs, public affairs, and communications. Our offices are located in pleasant surroundings at Nydalsveien 28 in Oslo.
The Internship
As a summer intern at Novartis, you will be involved in daily operations and gain unique insights into an ever-evolving industry. You will meet and get to know all our key functions, gaining a deeper understanding of the entire development process of a pharmaceutical product, how we operate as a pharmaceutical company, and our contribution to society.
We hope you are curious about all the projects we have this year. They are all independent projects within our prioritized focus areas and fields of expertise, and you will receive strong support from highly qualified professional mentors throughout the process. In addition, there will be close collaboration with the other summer interns, giving you the opportunity to develop an inspiring and friendly network with both them and other employees at Novartis.
We have had fantastic experiences with students for three consecutive years. We have learned a lot from them, and we look forward to learning from you as a summer intern with us. At the end of the project, you will also present your project report to everyone at Novartis Norway.
Our projects:
Project 1,
Novartis Summer Internship 2025: Essential Medicines
Task: Shared Decision Making Practices Among Norwegian Oncologists
Background:
Shared Decision Making (SDM) is a relevant topic among Norwegian oncologists. SDM ensures that patients determine how much information they want about their treatment and understand the consequences of treatment choices or the absence of treatment throughout their illness.
A Nordic patient survey from 2021, conducted among melanoma patients, revealed that a significant number felt they did not receive sufficient information about treatment options. Many also reported inadequate knowledge about how treatment choices would impact their lives after completing therapy.
In Denmark, specific tools and training programs have been developed to promote SDM. Several studies have also evaluated the implementation of SDM in clinical practice.
This project aims to understand how SDM is practiced by Norwegian oncologists and to identify challenges or areas for improvement.
- Relevant Tasks (not exhaustive):
- Investigate how SDM is implemented by Norwegian oncologists.
- Identify the resources Norwegian oncologists require.
- Collect feedback from patient groups regarding their perspectives and needs related to SDM.
- Assess how implementation can be improved based on expert feedback.
- Summarize existing literature, including evaluations by Norwegian health authorities and experiences from Denmark.
Goals & Timeline
A report and presentation will be prepared for a cross-functional team in August 2025.
We are looking for one medical student for this project.
Project 2,
Novartis Summer Internship 2025: Medical Department
Task: Elevated Lp(a) Among Patients at the Lipid Clinic – Prevalence and Treatment
Background:
Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is an LDL-cholesterol-like lipoprotein and a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Approximately 20% of the population has elevated Lp(a) levels, often without knowing it. Patients diagnosed with elevated Lp(a) are frequently referred to lipid clinics.
Currently, no specific medications are available to lower Lp(a). Therefore, treatment focuses on managing other risk factors to reduce overall cardiovascular risk. A new clinical guideline for treating patients with elevated Lp(a) was recently published: Lp(a)-behandlingsveileder-NKTforFH_2024_nett1.pdf.
This project is a collaboration between Novartis and the Lipid Clinic at OUS Aker, aiming to answer the following questions:
- Does a significantly elevated Lp(a) level lead to more aggressive lipid-lowering treatment?
- Are patients with elevated Lp(a) treated according to current guidelines?
- How many patients at the Lipid Clinic have elevated Lp(a) levels (>150 nmol/L, >250 nmol/L, or >400 nmol/L)?
- How many patients with elevated Lp(a) also have familial hypercholesterolemia or established cardiovascular disease?
- How many patients have been assigned the diagnosis code E78.41?
- What is the estimated cardiovascular risk of these patients based on established risk calculators?
Goals & Timeline
A report and presentation will be prepared for a cross-functional team in August 2025.
We are looking for 1-2 students for this project.
SurplusMap
At SurplusMap, we are revolutionizing green infrastructure and sustainable mobility through data-driven, AI-powered technology. Our platform is at the forefront of EV charging infrastructure development, geospatial data analysis, and energy forecasting, with ongoing projects supported by leading European tech organizations such as ESA, EIT Urban Mobility, and backed by investors like Equinor-Techstars, Simula, and Bentley Systems.
The internship
Join us in accelerating the green transition across Europe as we scale our platform to optimize sustainable mobility and energy solutions.
As a Data Engineer Intern at SurplusMap, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our data pipelines and infrastructure. You’ll collaborate with our engineering and data science teams to help maintain efficient and scalable data architectures. Working alongside our Senior Data Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience with large datasets, ETL processes, and cutting-edge AI tools to power the green energy transition.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to grow their technical skills and contribute to impactful projects aimed at electrifying the transportation industry and achieving cleaner cities.
Posicom
Posicom AS has developed a user-friendly video management system (VMS) for hospitals (Seekuence Medical) and for industry
(Seekuence Inspection). The main system characteristics are:
- Reduces time from start of procedure until multimedia report is made and available.
- Minimizes manual typing and generates multimedia report automatically.
- Supports standardization (best practice) and training.
Currently, findings (anomalies) are manually detected and bookmarked (tagged). However, Seekuence is AI ready, and we have
demonstrated semi-automatic, real-time classification and bookmarking of findings in video of ship inspections.
We will offer AI in future versions of Seekuence Medical, and plan to start a project this year where we train and test machine
learning (ML) for a selected procedure.
We are looking for a self-going student that can help us with this work, both on short (internship) and longer term.
The internship
We need interns to train and test ML for automatic classification and/or detection of anomalies in clinical videos.
Sloyd
Sloyd is a startup making a platform to easily create 3D models for game development and 3D printing. The WebApp has over 300.000 users worldwide. Sloyd has won awards like Startups to watch in Norway 2025 by ByFounders, and the international award Gamechanger 2025 with judges from Disney, Roblox, Google++. Employing 14 people in 8 countries, this is a global company with a global reach. Office in Startuplab.
The internship
We are seeking tech savvy, entrepreneurial-minded interns. We are quite open to the type of competency but you need to be ambitious, impatient with plenty of initiative. We could especially need help with design both in UI and branding, social media, business development, and also development.
The most important thing is that you want the experience of working in a startup and want to fail and learn fast. We always have new needs and will tailor the internship to you. We have great experience with interns and want to make this the best possible experience for both, so you and we get something valuable out of it.
Timeline for 2025
- Fall 2025: Open for applications from companies.
Please fill out this registration form before 1 Febuary- describe your company
- describe the internship
- accept our internship guidelines
- request 50 per cent co-funding from the UiO Growth House – first come, first served 10 positions
- 16 January: Digital information meeting for businesses.
- 21 January: Digital informasjon meeting for students.
- 22 January: CV and Cover workshop.
- 5 Febuary: Matchmaking in Oslo Science Park.
- 7 March: End of selection process.
How the Application Process works
The first step in the application process is attending the company presentations held on February 5th. You can sign up for the event here . At the event, you will receive some information about each of the companies, and you will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. While you are welcome to read up on the companies in advance, the event does not require any prior knowledge.
If you decide to apply after the company presentations, you will have four days to submit your application, until February 9. On February 10, the Nettskjema form will be closed).
Applications are submitted via Nettskjema. In Nettskjema, you will need to fill in personal and contact information so that the companies can reach out to you for a potential interview. In addition, you will be asked to upload:
Your CV, and an application of approximately 400 words including:
- Your motivation for applying for an internship with the specific company.
- Relevant skills and previous experiences you wish to highlight
The companies will review the applications and select candidates by March 2nd. The chosen students will be contacted by the companies during week 10 (March 3–7). You must respond within 24 hours to confirm whether you accept or decline the offer. If the initially selected candidate declines, the company will select from the remaining candidates.
It is possible to apply to multiple internships, and the companies will not have information about whether candidates have applied to other companies.
Momentum acts as an intermediary and will not read the applications. We will only forward the applications and will not be involved in the selection process. For the continuation of the project, we will retain anonymized information about the number of applicants per company and their academic year. All other information about applicants will be deleted after the application process is complete.
Feedback from former students and companies
The 2024 Internship Program has proven to be a highly beneficial experience for students and companies alike. With overwhelmingly positive feedback, the program stands out as an excellent opportunity for students seeking practical skills, professional growth, and meaningful connections within their field.
A Welcoming Workplace Environment
A supportive and inclusive workplace can make all the difference. 100% of students agreed that the work environment was positive, with 80% strongly agreeing that they felt comfortable and welcomed by their colleagues. These results underline the program’s focus on creating a space where interns can thrive both personally and professionally.
Skills Development and Learning Opportunities
80% of students strongly agreed that they learned valuable new skills, and 60% felt they acquired abilities that went beyond what they had learned during their studies. The program also wants to ensure that participants received sufficient training and guidance, though a big part of being an intern is mastering to work independently. 80% agreeing they were well-supported throughout their internship.
Recommendations and Overall Satisfaction
Student satisfaction was clear, with 100% reporting they were happy with their internship experience. 80% would recommend the company they worked with to other students, and all participants would recommend the overall internship program. This endorsement reflects the program’s ability to meet student expectations and offer meaningful professional experiences.
Positive Feedback from Host Companies
The companies that hosted interns also shared encouraging feedback. 86% of employers agreed that students performed their tasks effectively, and 57% highlighted the value of fresh perspectives interns brought to problem-solving. Additionally, the majority of companies praised the interns’ enthusiasm and contributions to a collaborative workplace culture.
Moving Forward
If you’re considering applying to an internship program in 2025, the UiO Momentum-Internship program could be the right fit for you. It’s a chance to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and connect with professionals in your field.
Hear from Mortaza Masi, a medical student at UiO
Introducing Mortaza Masi, an ambitious and dedicated medical student at the University of Oslo. He has gained valuable experience through two internships, one at Bayer in 2023, and at Takeda this year.
(The interview is in Norwegian)
More about Momentum
The UiO Growth House wants to support and develop an innovative mindset among students, employees and researchers. To bring this about the Growth House is actively supporting cooperation between academia and industry in a range of programmes. Together with the student associations we want to invite companies to host a 4–6-week internship programme for affiliated students.
The aim of the internship is to introduce students to alternative career paths where they can utilise their knowledge and competence to the fullest.
The internship programme will bring students and companies together for a matchmaking event where the companies present themselves to the students. As a part of the registration companies are asked to confirm that they will follow the guidelines regulating the principles for the internship.
Students are encouraged to apply freely for the various internships at hand, and the company has the option to choose the most suitable candidate for their project.
As an additional incentive for startups and small innovative companies to participate in the program, UiO Growth House will sponsor 50% of the salary and expenses for one of the company's interns. This offer is available on a first-come, first-served basis for the first 10 companies that apply! The only condition is that the company must have fewer than 10 employees.
Any rights to any inventions or other outcomes resulting from the student’s performance of the internship with the company is solely between the company and the student.
Our amazing team and leader, 2024-2025
The outstanding students and advisors of 2024-25 from the left: Orion Alemayohu, Yoonis Kahiye, Lok Tsang, Alhame Koubaa, Maria Farooq, Nada Al-Hassan, Najaat Molhem & Anette Fagermoen.
Leader: Marian Stub? Solbak