Department for Technologies and Industries

Acting Director: Vidar Skagestad

The Department for Technologies and Industries is responsible for basic and industry-oriented research that is of critical important to the Norwegian industrial sector. Thematic areas include ICT, nanotechnology, new materials, transport and maritime challenges.

The ICT, nanotechnology and transport industries are all undergoing rapid growth. In addition, these areas have a key role to play in the research-based value creation of tomorrow. Expanding and maintaining fundamental expertise in these areas is crucial to future success.

The Research Council provides assistance to both established and emerging companies within these industries.

For more information:
Nanotechnology and New Materials (NANOMAT)
Core Competence and Value Creation in ICT (VERDIKT)
Intelligent Freight Transport (SMARTTRANS) 
Maritime Activities and Offshore Operations (MAROFF)
Safety and security in transport (TRANSIKK)
Ethical, Legal and Social Aspects of biotechnology, nanotechnology and neurotechnology (ELSA)