Innovation project in the industrial sector: Energy and transport 2026
Innovation project in the industrial sector: Energy and transport 2026 supports companies’ research and experimental development to strengthen Norwegian industry and advance a sustainable, low-emission society.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications) | April 21, 2026 (Earliest project start) | April 21, 2027 (Latest project start)
Funding Amounts: NOK 1–20 million per project (transport: maximum NOK 10 million), for 12–48 months
Summary: Supports company-led industrial research and experimental development in energy, petroleum, maritime, transport and carbon capture and storage.
Key Information: Norwegian-registered companies must collaborate with at least one Norwegian company or commission an R&D provider.
Description
The Research Council of Norway supports research-based innovation and industrial transformation through projects with a significant element of industrial research or experimental development. Results may include new products, services, manufacturing processes or delivery methods, or significant improvements to existing ones. Funding must trigger R&D that companies could not undertake without support because of its scope and risk.
The call aims to strengthen Norwegian competitiveness, market opportunities and company financial benefits while advancing a sustainable, low-emission society. It covers environmentally friendly energy, petroleum, maritime activities, transport and CO₂ capture and storage (CCS). Petroleum technology demonstrations and transport pilots are supported. Environmentally friendly energy companies seeking technology demonstration funding must apply to Enova instead.
