Challenge-driven Collaboration in Industrial Biotechnology
Funds collaborative research in industrial biotechnology to drive sustainable innovation and address societal challenges through partnerships among research, industry, and societal actors in Norway.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: June 10, 2026 (full application)
Funding Amounts: NOK 4,000,000–16,000,000 per project | Total call budget NOK 112,000,000 | Project duration: 36–48 months
Summary: Supports challenge-driven, collaborative research in industrial biotechnology to foster sustainable innovation through partnerships between research, industry, and societal actors.
Key Information: At least 50% of project activities must be industrial research; at least two Norwegian non-research partners required.
Description
This grant from the Research Council of Norway funds collaborative, challenge-driven research projects in industrial biotechnology. The program aims to accelerate sustainable innovation by fostering partnerships among Norwegian research organizations, industry, and relevant societal actors. Projects should address significant societal challenges using biotechnological methods, with a particular emphasis on synthetic biology and industrial processes within the bioeconomy and circular economy. All projects must demonstrate responsible research and innovation (RRI), including anticipation, engagement, reflection, and responsiveness.
