Forskningsdrevet innovasjon for kvalitet, effektivisering og fornyelse i norsk offentlig sektor

Forskningsdrevet innovasjon for kvalitet, effektivisering og fornyelse i norsk offentlig sektor (Research-driven innovation for quality, efficiency and renewal in the Norwegian public sector) provides "midler som støtter forskningsbaserte innovasjoner i offentlig sektor" (funds supporting research-based innovations in the public sector). The call covers five thematic areas: circular economy, education, health, societal security and preparedness, and cross-sector public innovation.

The project lead organisation must be a public sector entity and must collaborate with at least one approved Norwegian research organisation. Businesses and research organisations may also participate.

Total available funds are Kr 115 000 000. For circular economy projects, grants range from Kr 3 000 000 to Kr 10 000 000 per project; for the remaining thematic areas, the range is Kr 3 000 000 to Kr 7 000 000 per project. Public sector actors may receive up to 75% of costs; businesses may receive 50–70% depending on size and activity type. The scheme code printed on the page is GBER XX/2026/R&D&I. The financing order ("finansieringsordning") shown is "Innovasjon i offentlig sektor".

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis ("løpende"). A full call document was available for download as PDF. The page was last updated 29 May 2026.