Collaborative projects for energy efficiency and energy transition in buildings, areas and industry
Funds research projects developing innovative technologies for energy efficiency and the energy transition in buildings, areas, and industry through collaboration between research, societal, and industrial partners.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: September 9, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: NOK 4,000,000–16,000,000 per project | Total call budget: NOK 90,000,000 | Project duration: 12–48 months
Summary: Supports collaborative research projects to develop technology and solutions for energy efficiency and energy transition in buildings, areas, and industry.
Key Information: Project Owner must be a Norwegian research organisation; at least two non-research Norwegian partners required.
Description
This funding opportunity aims to accelerate research and innovation in energy efficiency and the energy transition within buildings, areas, and industrial sectors. Projects should focus on developing new technologies or solutions that address real challenges, such as improving energy efficiency, utilizing surplus heat, enabling local power production, integrating different energy carriers, or transitioning from electricity-based and fossil-based heating to renewable energy sources. The program fosters collaboration between research organizations and societal or industrial actors to create impactful, scalable solutions.
