Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector: Agriculture and the Food Industry (FFL/JA)
The Research Council of Norway supports research-based innovation for sustainable transformation in Norway’s agriculture and food industry through the Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector: Agriculture and the Food Industry (FFL/JA) grant.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: Rolling (Open-ended submission; closes when funds are exhausted or at year-end transition)
Funding Amounts: NOK 1,000,000–16,000,000 per project | Project duration: 12–48 months | NOK 60,000,000 total available
Summary: Supports research-based innovation and sustainable transformation in Norway’s agriculture and food industry value chain.
Key Information: Applications are processed on a rolling basis and the call closes when funds are depleted or at year-end.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Research Council of Norway aims to stimulate research-driven innovation and transformation within Norway’s land-based food and beverage value chain. The program supports projects that develop new products, services, manufacturing processes, or delivery methods, as well as significant improvements to existing ones. Thematic focus areas include food and supply security, climate and environment, technology and digitalisation, and the interplay between society and consumers. The overarching goal is to increase value creation, profitability, and sustainability in the sector, ensuring alignment with Norwegian agricultural policy objectives.
