Innovasjonsprosjekter i næringslivet: Energi og transport

This call supports "innovasjonsprosjekter som inneholder betydelig innslag av industriell forskning (IF) og/eller eksperimentell utvikling (EU)" (innovation projects containing significant elements of industrial research and/or experimental development) within clean energy, petroleum, maritime, and transport sectors. Expected results include new products, services, production processes, or delivery methods, and substantial improvements to existing ones.

The project responsible party ("prosjektansvarlig") must be registered in the Norwegian Business Register and have economic activity in Norway. Applicants must be private businesses or public enterprises of industrial or commercial character. Sole proprietorships ("enkeltpersonforetak") cannot be project responsible parties but may be partners. The applicant must implement the project with at least one Norwegian business partner or procure R&D from at least one R&D provider.

The total available budget ("antatt tilgjengelige midler") is Kr 547,000,000. The minimum grant is Kr 1,000,000 and the maximum is Kr 20,000,000 for energy/petroleum/maritime projects or Kr 10,000,000 for transport projects. The Research Council finances up to 50% of costs per business, with rates varying by company size and activity type. The instrument is "tilskudd" (grant). The scheme code printed on the page is GBER 41/2025/R&D&I.

The call operates on a rolling ("løpende") basis and closes 31 December 2025 at 23:59. Applications are submitted via "Mitt nettsted" (My website). The page was last updated 4 January 2026.