Capacity Boost to Strengthen Regional Industrial Symbioses
Supports research-industry collaboration projects in Norway to build regional research capacity and expertise, fostering regional value creation and economic transition.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: October 14, 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: NOK 20,000,000–27,000,000 per project | Total call budget: NOK 127,254,000 | Project duration: 48–60 months
Summary: Supports projects that build research capacity and foster collaboration between regional industry and research institutions to drive regional value creation and economic transition.
Key Information: New application system in use; full call text and eligibility details will be published soon.
Description
This funding opportunity aims to strengthen collaboration between the industrial sector and research institutions within specific regions of Norway. The grant supports projects designed to increase expertise and research capacity, making research and educational institutions more relevant partners for regional industry. Projects are expected to foster regional value creation and economic transition through capacity building, development of study programs, and continuing professional development initiatives tailored to the needs of the regional industrial sector.
