Agdir has been awarded Norges Vel’s Entrepreneur Award 2025 for developing Agdir Farm - a platform that gives smaller food producers access to smart and sustainable farming technology. The recognition highlights Agdir’s role as a driving force for innovation and the green transition in Norwegian agriculture.

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We at Agdir have been awarded Norges Vel’s Entrepreneur Award 2025 for the development of Agdir Farm – the platform that gives small and medium-sized food producers access to technology for smarter and more sustainable farming.The award was presented on October 15th during the Gründerkraft event, which this year focused on “Technological solutions for the food producers of the future.” For us, this is a strong confirmation that we’re on the right track — that what we’re building is something farmers truly need and benefit from.
Technology for everyone
Agdir Farm provides insight into fields, weather, soil, and irrigation, while automating much of the time-consuming office work and documentation. Our goal has always been to make technology — once only available to large players — accessible to family farms and smaller producers.The jury describes Agdir as “a role model for innovation and the green transition in Norwegian agriculture,” highlighting that the solution is scalable, user-friendly, and already in commercial operation with strong growth. The jury also emphasizes that Agdir has documented positive effects on sustainability, economy, and market acceptance.
The road ahead
“I’m incredibly proud to be both nominated and to win the Entrepreneur Award. I couldn’t have done it without our strong team back home in Arendal,” says CEO André Skoog Bondevik, who founded Agdir together with Svein Arild Frøshaug in 2017.
“This award is about more than technology. It’s about creating solutions that truly meet farmers’ needs — and about building an agriculture that is robust, profitable, and future-oriented. We thank Norges Vel, the jury, and everyone who believes in what we do.”
About Norges Vel’s Entrepreneur Award
The award was established in 1893 to honor individuals and companies that make a special effort in innovation and local development. The prize includes Norges Vel’s Silver Medal, a diploma, and NOK 25,000.