Utfordringsdrevet samarbeid innenfor næringsrettet bioteknologi

This scheme funds "forskning innenfor næringsrettet bioteknologi" (research in industrial/business-oriented biotechnology), specifically "utfordringsdrevne prosjekter med samarbeid mellom aktører fra ulike sektorer" (challenge-driven projects with collaboration between actors from different sectors) requiring "vesentlig bidrag fra næringslivet" (substantial contribution from the business sector).

The project responsible organisation must be an approved Norwegian research organisation. The project must include at least two Norwegian non-research user partners (from the public sector, industry, or voluntary sector). Industry partners must contribute a minimum of 20% of the requested funding amount.

Funding is provided as "tilskudd" (grant), with a minimum of Kr 4 000 000 and a maximum of Kr 16 000 000 per project. Total available funds are Kr 112 000 000. The application deadline is 10 June 2026 at 13:00 CEST. Project duration is 36–48 months, with earliest start 1 February 2027 and latest start 1 July 2027. The scheme code printed on the page is "GBER XX/2026/R&D&I" and the parent programme is "Muliggjørende teknologier" (Enabling Technologies). Applications are submitted via the Tibi portal. The page was last updated 28 April 2026.