OPERATION AND OWNERSHIP The concept owner FIRST Scandinavia works with a Newton Operational Partner (NOP) in each region or country, who has the responsibility of operating and growing the Newton Concept locally. The NOP is the first line of contact and is responsible for the proliferation of Newton Rooms in the respective country as well as establishing partnerships with a national educational institution for quality assurance of Newton Modules developed in the country. in norway The Newton Rooms in Norway are owned and operated locally by municipalities, in collaboration with county councils and businesses.The regional educational authority is essential for successful Newton operations. It is the education authority who allocates educational resources, adapting them to the needs of the local region.Newton Rooms are established in close cooperation with the local business community and is run by a local operations group. The group is composed of school leaders, Newton Teachers, and others who would be a good fit for the Newton Room. Local businesses often provide financial support for Newton Rooms, e.g. for equipment. PARtNERSHIP The partnership with FIRST Scandinavia gives the NOP the opportunity to use the Newton brand in order to attract investors and sponsorships from industry partners or government. The NOP pays an annual fee to FIRST Scandinavia, the owner of the concept. From Newton Partner Summit in Glasgow 2023
