Collaborative project to meet challenges in the maritime industry
Supports collaborative research to advance green technology, digitalisation, and safety in Norway’s maritime sector through partnerships between research organisations and industry.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: June 10, 2026 (13:00 CEST)
Funding Amounts: NOK 4–20 million per project | NOK 110 million total available | Project duration: 24–48 months
Summary: Supports collaborative research between Norwegian research organisations and maritime companies to drive green transition, safety, and innovation in Norway’s maritime industry.
Key Information: Application must be submitted in English via the new application system; only one submission per project is allowed.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Research Council of Norway supports collaborative projects between Norwegian research organisations and maritime industry partners. The goal is to accelerate the green, safe, and secure transition of Norway’s maritime sector by fostering new knowledge, technological innovation, and value creation. Projects should address key challenges such as emissions reduction, digitalisation, safety at sea, and export growth, and must involve broad collaboration between research communities and the maritime sector. Thematic focus areas include digitalisation (e.g., AI, autonomous systems, secure digital solutions), green shipping (e.g., zero-emission technologies, energy efficiency), and maritime safety.
