Erik Furseth

Erik Furseth is a Senior Rådgiver (Senior Advisor) at Forskningsrådet (The Research Council of Norway) in the Innovation Division.1 He has been in this role since August 2012, accumulating over 12 years of experience in this position.1

Professional Background

Erik's current responsibilities primarily focus on the Oil and Gas sector and businesses in Norway.1 He works with the SkatteFUNN scheme, which allows businesses engaged in research and development activities to apply for tax deductions.1

Career History

Before joining Forskningsrådet, Erik had a diverse career in various industries:

• Senior Project Manager at Draka Norsk Kabel (June 2010 - March 2012)1
• Product Manager Gas Detection at Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (January 2005 - August 2007)1
• Various roles including Project Engineer, Sales Engineer, Account Manager, and Technical Sales Manager at Unitor and Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (January 1994 - January 2004)1

Education

Erik Furseth has a strong educational background:

• Master of Arts in STS (Science, Technology, and Society) from the University of Oslo and Maastricht (2007-2010)1
• B.Sc. in Safety and Quality for Offshore and Industry from the University of Stavanger (1992-1993)1
• Bedriftsøkonom (Business Economics) from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) (1991-1992)1
• Engineering degree in Automation and Control Theory from Høgskolen i Ålesund (1988-1991)1

His diverse educational background combines technical knowledge with business acumen and an understanding of complex technological systems.