Innovasjonsprosjekt i næringslivet 2025: Industri og tjenestenæringer

This call supports "innovation projects containing significant elements of industrial research and/or experimental development" within industry and service sectors. The Research Council funds "research-driven innovation and transitions in both established and emerging business sectors" across thematic areas including health, ICT, processing, manufacturing, construction, and service industries. Expected results may be new products, services, production processes, or delivery methods, including substantial improvements to existing ones.

The project responsible party must be registered in the Norwegian Business Register with economic activity in Norway, and be a private company or public enterprise conducting industrial or commercial activities. Sole proprietorships cannot be project managers but may be partners. The applicant must partner with at least one Norwegian company or commission R&D from an R&D supplier.

The total budget pot is NOK 469,000,000. The minimum grant is NOK 1,000,000 and the maximum is NOK 16,000,000. The Research Council finances up to 50% of costs; rates for experimental development vary by firm size (small: 45%, medium: 35%, large: 25%). The scheme code printed on the page is GBER 39/2025/R&D&I. The instrument is "tilskudd" (grant). The page notes that the call no longer has funds for new applications and is therefore closed. The call was open-ended (rolling reception). Applications are submitted via "Mitt nettsted." The page was last updated 5 November 2025.