Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector: Land-based Bioeconomy 2026
This grant funds innovative R&D projects in Norway’s land-based bioeconomy, supporting new technologies and sustainable solutions in sectors like forestry, agriculture, and food.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: Open-ended (applications accepted until funds are exhausted)
Funding Amounts: NOK 1,000,000–10,000,000 per project; up to 50% of eligible costs covered; total call budget NOK 46,233,000
Summary: Supports R&D-driven innovation projects to advance technologies, products, or services in Norway’s land-based bioeconomy sectors.
Key Information: Project Owner must be a Norwegian-registered company with economic activity in Norway; sole proprietorships cannot apply as Project Owner.
Description
This grant from the Research Council of Norway aims to stimulate research- or development-driven innovation projects that advance new technologies, products, or services across the land-based bio-based sectors. Target areas include forestry, wood utilisation, agriculture, the food industry, and reindeer husbandry. The program supports initiatives that foster sustainable value creation and the development of Norway’s land-based bioeconomy, whether by enhancing existing value chains or establishing new ones. Projects must address significant challenges or opportunities that would not be undertaken without external funding due to their scale or risk profile.
The call prioritizes projects with strong industrial research or experimental development components, especially those promising substantial improvements or entirely new solutions, including digital innovations and the use of biological raw materials and side streams. Projects must align with Norway’s sustainability and climate goals.
