Innovasjonsprosjekt i næringslivet: Sjømat 2026

This scheme supports research- or development-driven innovation projects with applications within fisheries or aquaculture that develop new technology, products or services in the seafood industry. The scheme covers industrial research and experimental development activities. The instrument type is "tilskudd" (grant), within the "Mat og bioressurser" (Food and Bioresources) portfolio.

The project responsible party must be registered in the Norwegian business register and have economic activity in Norway — either a private enterprise or a public undertaking. At minimum, one Norwegian business partner or contracted R&D supplier is required. Single-person enterprises cannot be project responsible but may be partners.

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 80,000,000. The Research Council covers "up to 50 percent of costs for each enterprise," varying by firm size and activity type (50% for industrial research; 25–45% for experimental development depending on firm size). Intake is "løpende" (rolling/continuous).

The scheme code printed on the page is GBER XX/2026/R&D&I. The page was last updated 22 April 2026.