Innovasjonsprosjekt i næringslivet: Landbasert bioøkonomi 2026

This scheme supports "forsknings- eller utviklingsdrevne innovasjonsprosjekter som skal utvikle ny teknologi, produkter eller tjenester i hele verdikjeden innenfor de landbaserte bionæringene" (research or development-driven innovation projects developing new technology, products or services across value chains in land-based bio-economies such as forestry, timber, agriculture, food industry, and reindeer herding). The instrument type is "tilskudd" (grant), within the "Mat og bioressurser" (Food and Bioresources) portfolio.

Eligible applicants are businesses ("bedrifter") registered in the Norwegian business register with economic activity in Norway, with at least one Norwegian business partner or R&D supplier. Both private businesses and research organisations may participate.

Funding ranges from a minimum of kr 1,000,000 to a maximum of kr 10,000,000 per project, with a total available budget of kr 46,233,000. The Research Council covers up to 50% of costs for businesses; rates vary by firm size and activity type (small firms 45–50%, medium 35–50%, large 25–50%). Intake is "løpende" (rolling/continuous).

The scheme code printed on the page is GBER XX/2026/R&D&I. The page was last updated 29 April 2026.