Starting a company is not just about having a great idea and building a product — it’s also about understanding the foundations of ownership and how to structure it.

As we count down to Demo Day in Oslo, we’re proud to introduce our inspiring entrepreneurs from our community.

At Charge Incubator, we believe that the most exciting innovations happen when passion meets purpose. Every year, we’re privileged to work with entrepreneurs who are turning their bold ideas into reality — building businesses that make life sweeter, smarter, healthier, more connected, and more sustainable.

Today, we want to share a glimpse into the journeys of five such founders. Their businesses are as diverse as their backgrounds, but what unites them is a shared commitment to making a difference in the world.

Recently, CHARGE had the pleasure of participating in an inspiring and insightful meeting in Helsinki with our Nordic partners.

• Denmark: Sociale Entreprenører i Danmark (SED)

• Sweden: SE Forum

• Finland: Valo-Valmennusyhdistys (Valo)

We were invited to VALO’s offices through the Erasmus+ Adult Education Mobility Programme, where we shared knowledge and best practices for strengthening social entrepreneurship across the Nordic region.

From powerful startup pitches to insightful conversations with founders, mentors, and business leaders, the room was buzzing with energy, innovation, and ambition. A huge thank you to our program sponsors Ferd AS and Oslo City for making this event possible—and to all our panel speakers Kaan Salli, Tonje Ørnholt (Oslo Business Region), Linn-Cecilie Linnemann (LUMO Labs), Marte Sootholtet (Impact Startup), mentors and attendees who helped shape such a meaningful experience.

Meet Udara Ranasinghe, a former Project Coordinator at CHARGE, whose journey brought her from Sri Lanka to Norway. Now working at a Norwegian company, Udara reflects on her experience at CHARGE, the challenges she overcame, and the lessons she carries forward. Below, she shares her story in her own words.

Congratulations, you have found someone who wants to be your partner to work on your business idea. You are now looking to register the company together. Here are what you should consider.   

As a startup founder, your personal brand is your secret weapon. It's not just about logos and color schemes—it's about leveraging your unique identity to propel your business forward.

What happens when a marketing professional, a passion for tradition, and a touch of ingenuity meet in Norway? You get a transformative entrepreneurial story worth sharing

What happens when a construction engineer, a world-class athlete, and a pandemic collide? You get an extraordinary entrepreneurial story that’s anything but ordinary.

Recently, we had the pleasure of speaking with Aicha Manai, the CEO of Startup Refugees, an organization that empowers immigrant entrepreneurs in Finland.

Yulia redefines luxury accessories by innovatively utilizing fish leather, underscoring her commitment to sustainability and her profound connection to marine life.