Collaborative Projects for Energy Efficiency and Transition in Buildings, Neighborhoods and Industry
This Research Council of Norway grant funds collaborative research to develop innovative, impactful energy efficiency and transition solutions for buildings, neighborhoods, and industry.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: September 9, 2026: Application deadline (full application)
Funding Amounts: NOK 4,000,000–16,000,000 per project for 12–48 months; total call budget NOK 110,000,000
Summary: Supports collaborative research to develop innovative energy efficiency and transition solutions for buildings, neighborhoods, and industry in Norway.
Key Information: Project Owner must be an approved Norwegian research organization; at least two Norwegian user partners required.
Description
This program from the Research Council of Norway funds collaborative projects that advance energy efficiency and the transition to renewable energy in buildings, neighborhoods, and industry. The call prioritizes research that goes beyond incremental improvements, aiming for significant reductions in electricity use for heating, grid relief, and emissions cuts. Projects should focus on solutions such as surplus heat utilization, integration of local power production, improved interaction between energy carriers, and replacement of electricity/fossil-based heating with renewables. Strong collaboration between Norwegian research organizations, industry, and societal actors is required to address real-world challenges and generate impactful outcomes.
