"The winner of "Forskningrådets Innovation Award" (Research Council) is chosen by a panel consisting of about 2 000 Norwegian business leaders. In competition with companies within the waste sorting, audio technology, aquaculture and drilling technology Abilia received full 34.4 percent of the vote. Visit
The Research Council of Norway to read more.
"– This year's winner is a brilliant example of how research is helping to make life better for many. In addition to Abilias products of great social benefit, the company also earns money" said Eric Smith, Director of the Research Council's Division for Innovation, in a press release from the Research Council. Visit the Norwegian paper "
Nationen" (in Norwegian)