About

Simula is a research organisation founded in 2001 by the Norwegian government.

Simula's mission

Solving fundamental problems in ICT that benefit society.

The Simula vision

To be an excellent research lab. Educating future technology leaders. Providing independent advice to government. An innovator and innovation partner.

Organisation

Simula is owned by The Ministry of Education and Research. Simula is set up as a Limited Company (AS), and organised as a group of legal units which together perform Simula's activities in research, education and innovation. These activities are conducted in close partnership with various Norwegian and international research institutions, as well as industry and the public sector.

Simula's past, current and future activities and plans are documented in our official reports.

Leadership

The Simula Group is governed by a Board of Directors, which are appointed by its owners (The Ministry of Education and Research), as well as a management group that is selected by the CEO. In addition, each of Simula's legal entities has an independent Board of Directors, who in turn appoint the director of that entity.

Learn about Simula's leadership

Simula Culture

The Simula culture is founded on these core values: impact, curiosity, ambition, respect, and excellence. These values remind us of what matters most in the decisions we make and the actions we take every day. They remind us that we treat one another well, both inside and outside of Simula; that we can learn from our differences. They encourage us to strive for and achieve things we thought were impossible; things that make a difference to real people. They celebrate the inquisitive nature of science and the drive to figure things out. And they push us to do our best and then to do a little better the next time.

Read the Simula culture document

Awards & Milestones

In 2022, Simula celebrated its 20th anniversary, and these two decades have been marked by a number of important milestones, awards, and celebrations.

Read more about Simula awards & milestones

Partnerships

Institutional partnerships and joint ventures in Norway and abroad, as well as close collaborations with research and education partners.

About Simula partnerships