Industry-oriented research at the Research Council:

From creative thinking to added value

For the Norwegian business sector, the key to becoming more competitive in the global market may lie in research. The Research Council’s new publication Verdiskaping (Generating success with R&D) contains examples of some of Norway's most exciting industry-oriented research and provides an overview of the various funding instruments that the Council can offer to private enterprise.

verdiskaping The Research Council actively encourages Norwegian companies to incorporate research activity into their development efforts – and the number of companies doing so is on the rise. The Generating success with R&D publication presents an array of companies of all sizes whose research activities have paved the way to success. Topics range from theme-oriented tourism in Western Norway to sustainable concrete, and from top-quality salmon fillets to windmill technology.

Articles in English

Written by:: Else Lie. Translation: Carol B. Eckmann

Published:: 08.03.2010
Last updated:: 05.09.2012