Kompetansebyggende prosjekt for næringslivet

This scheme aims to "stimulere forskningsorganisasjoner til å samarbeide med næringslivet for å bygge kunnskap som næringslivet og samfunnet trenger for å løse store samfunns- og næringsutfordringer" (stimulate research organisations to collaborate with business to build knowledge that business and society need to solve major societal and industry challenges). Industry cash co-financing is required. The instrument type is "tilskudd" (grant), under the parent programme "Kompetanse- og samarbeidsprosjekt" (Competence and collaboration project).

Only approved Norwegian research organisations may apply ("Bare godkjente, norske forskningsorganisasjoner kan søke"). Industry partners must contribute cash co-financing; the Research Council's support may be up to four times the Norwegian industry partners' cash contribution.

The minimum grant is kr 4,000,000. Theme-specific caps apply: CO₂ management projects are capped at 10 million kroner; environmental energy and petroleum projects have recommended amounts of 8–16 million kroner. The total available budget is kr 330,000,000. The call was open from 28 January 2026 with a fixed deadline of 11 March 2026 at 13:00 CET. The page was last updated 25 March 2026.