When was SINTEF founded?

SINTEF was founded in 1950 and raised its 1st funding round 58 years after it was founded.

Where is SINTEF located?

SINTEF is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.

How many employees does SINTEF have?

As of Sep 30, 2026, the latest employee count at SINTEF is 2602.

Is SINTEF a funded company?

SINTEF is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 64 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Dec 01, 2008.

When was the latest funding round of SINTEF?

SINTEF's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Feb 01, 2022, with participation from 1 investor.

What is the annual revenue of SINTEF?

Annual revenue of SINTEF is between $100M and $500M as on Dec 31, 2023

Where does SINTEF rank among its competitors?

SINTEF ranks 2nd amongst 375 active competitors, of which 18 are funded. It stands 5th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Otovo, which secured $7.25M in Jul, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of SINTEF?

SINTEF's top competitors include Hanwha, Astronergy and JA Solar. Among them, Otovo secured the most recent funding round in July, 2026.

SINTEF - 2026 Company Profile, Funding, Competitors & Financials

Company Details

Provider of applied research, technology, and innovation services across multiple sectors. The organization delivers research and development within areas such as building and construction, sustainable manufacturing, and digitalization. It offers expertise in renewable energy, maritime technology, health, climate, materials, and transport. The organization provides laboratories, projects, software, and publications.

Website: www.sintef.no/
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Email ID: *****@sintef.no
Phone Number: +47 **********

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1950

Location

Trondheim, Norway

Stage

Public

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Feb 01, 2022, $*****

Investors

Europa

Ranked

2^nd among 375 active competitors

Annual Revenue

$100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2023

Employee Count

2,602 as on Sep 30, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Sonair & 24 more

Similar Companies

Hanwha & 423 more

Exit Details

Public

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SINTEF is associated with 7 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count
SINTEF NORD AS CIN: 992769211 , Norway, Active	May 06, 2008	-	18 (As on Dec 31, 2022)
SINTEF VENTURE AS CIN: 990204519 , Norway, Active	Aug 20, 2006	-	-
SINTEF ENERGI AS CIN: 939350675 , Norway, Active	Dec 15, 1985	-	336 (As on Dec 31, 2022)
SINTEF OCEAN AS CIN: 937357370 , Norway, Active	Dec 18, 1984	-	428 (As on Dec 31, 2022)
Sintef Tto As CIN: 887622752 , Norway, Active	Nov 22, 2004	-	10 (As on Dec 31, 2022)
Sintef As CIN: 919303808 , Norway, Active	Jun 29, 2017	-	1517 (As on Dec 31, 2022)
SINTEF AS CIN: 919303808 , Norway, Active	Dec 31, 1949	$100M - $500M (As on Dec 31, 2023)	-

SINTEF has raised funding over 64 rounds. Its first funding round was on Dec 01, 2008. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Feb 01, 2022 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. SINTEF has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of SINTEF:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Feb 01, 2022	9911226	Grant (prize money)	6303550	6369203	6702174	5226979
Oct 01, 2021	3476835	Grant (prize money)	5471642	9624732	2455037	Europa
May 01, 2021	9005398	Grant (prize money)	9995246	8842765	7094095	Europa

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SINTEF's employee count trend

SINTEF has 2,602 employees as of Sep 26. Here is SINTEF's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of SINTEF include Hanwha, Astronergy and JA Solar. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of SINTEF, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Hanwha 1952, Seoul (South Korea), Public	Manufacturer of solar cells, modules, and other related components	-	SJL Partners, STIC Investments & 1 others	61/100
2nd	SINTEF 1950, Trondheim (Norway), Public	Provider of applied research, technology, and innovation services across multiple sectors	-	Europa	58/100
3rd	Astronergy 2006, Haining (China), Series C	Manufacturer of high efficiency crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules	$328M	China Life Insurance, Bank of Communications ... & 12 others	58/100
4th	JA Solar 2005, Shanghai (China), Public	Provider of solar photovoltaic module components	-	KAILAI Investments, China Minsheng Bank & 1 others	55/100
5th	Otovo 2016, Oslo (Norway), Public	Marketplace for residential solar panels	-	Axel Johnson, EIC Rose Rock & 7 others	52/100
6th	GCL Technology Holdings 2006, Suzhou (China), Public	Manufacturer of poly silicon and wafers products	$710M	Trustbridge Partners, Infini Capital Management ... & 8 others	51/100
7th	Holosolis 2022, Paris (France), Series A	Manufacturer of photovoltaic cells and modules for renewable energy production	$255M	Heraeus Group, Armor-Group & 5 others	48/100
8th	Redren Energy 2005, Morbi (India), Unfunded	Manufacturer of solar PV modules and solar water heaters	-	-	48/100
9th	HIUV 2009, Shanghai (China), Funding Raised	Manufacturers of encapsulating films for PV modules	-	Yixing Capital, Cowin Capital & 3 others	46/100
10th	Vishakha 2012, Ahmedabad (India), Unfunded	Multinational conglomerate operating across six industry verticals, including flexible packaging, industrial material handling, solar renewables, drip irrigation and pipes	-	-	45/100

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SINTEF has not made any acquisitions yet. SINTEF has made 25 investments.

Here is the list of latest three $investments:

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Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
Sep 17, 2025	Investments	Sonair	2022	Oslo (Norway)
Nov 15, 2024	Investments	HYDROGEN Mem-Tech	2017	Trondheim (Norway)
Apr 11, 2024	Investments	Sonair	2022	Oslo (Norway)