Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector: Land-based Bioeconomy 2026
The Research Council of Norway funds innovative R&D projects advancing technology and sustainability in land-based bioeconomy sectors like forestry, agriculture, and food through the 2026 grant.
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 | Total call budget: NOK 46,233,000 | Up to 50% of eligible project costs covered
Summary: Supports R&D-driven innovation projects advancing technology, products, or services in Norway’s land-based bioeconomy (e.g., forestry, agriculture, food industry).
Key Information: Projects must not start before application; call may close early if funds run out.
Description
This grant from the Research Council of Norway funds research- or development-driven innovation projects aimed at developing new technology, products, or services throughout the value chains of Norway’s land-based bioeconomy. Target sectors include forestry, wood utilization, agriculture, the food industry, and reindeer husbandry. The program encourages sustainable value creation and the development of both established and new value chains, supporting projects that introduce significant improvements or entirely new solutions—including digital innovations and the effective use of biological raw materials and side streams. The funding is intended to catalyze R&D activities that would not otherwise be initiated without external support, contributing to Norway’s transition toward a sustainable, low-emission society.
