Innovation Project in the Industrial Sector: Energy and Transport 2026
The Research Council of Norway funds innovative R&D projects for sustainable energy, transport, and industrial transformation through the Innovation Project in the Industrial Sector: Energy and Transport 2026 grant.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: Open-ended (applications accepted until funds are exhausted)
Funding Amounts: NOK 1,000,000–20,000,000 per project (transport: up to NOK 10M); project duration 12–48 months; up to 50% cost coverage
Summary: Supports research-based innovation projects in Norway’s energy, petroleum, maritime, transport, and CCS sectors to drive sustainable transformation and industrial competitiveness.
Key Information: Applications are processed on a rolling basis and the call will close when funds are depleted.
Description
This grant from the Research Council of Norway aims to accelerate research-driven innovation and the demonstration of new technologies in Norway's energy, petroleum, maritime, transport, and CO₂ capture and storage (CCS) sectors. The initiative targets projects that will develop new or significantly improved products, services, or processes, with a strong focus on sustainability, low emissions, and competitiveness. The program encourages broad industry collaboration and prioritizes projects that contribute to a low-emission society and robust, future-oriented transport and energy solutions. Funding is intended to trigger high-risk R&D activities that would not proceed without external support.
