Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector: Agriculture and the Food Industry (FFL/JA)
The Research Council of Norway funds research-driven innovation in agriculture and food, focusing on sustainability, digitalisation, and value creation across the value chain.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: Open-ended (applications accepted on a rolling basis)
Funding Amounts: NOK 1,000,000–16,000,000 per project | Up to 50% of eligible project costs | 12–48 months duration
Summary: Supports research-based innovation projects in Norway’s agriculture and food industry, targeting sustainability, technology, and value creation across the value chain.
Key Information: Project Owner must be a company registered in Norway; rolling deadline, but call may close when funds are exhausted.
Description
This call from the Research Council of Norway funds innovation projects within the Norwegian land-based agriculture and food industry. The aim is to stimulate research-driven innovation leading to new or improved products, services, or processes, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, digitalisation, and value creation. Projects must address at least one of the following thematic areas: food and supply security, climate and environment, technology and digitalisation, or societal and consumer trends. The initiative supports solutions that align with national agricultural policy objectives and promote sustainable development, competitiveness, and profitability throughout the value chain.
