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Industry

The Research Council promotes competitiveness and growth in Norwegian trade and industry by providing financial support and advice for research and innovation projects.

Who is eligible for support from the Research Council and for what?

Companies in need of research and development to produce new or improved products, services or production processes can obtain funding and advice from the Research Council. We can fund research and innovation activities aimed at generating the new knowledge companies need to realise an innovation in their industry or field.

Schemes for financial support

We have funding available for research and innovation projects and for building expertise and networks. Here is an overview of our most important funding schemes.

Tools and advice for your R&DI project

Here you can find useful project planning tools and an overview of relevant advisers who can help you to get started with a research and innovation project.

Information for ongoing projects

When will the application process for Innovation Projects be completed?

Applicants will receive a letter via My RCN Web with notification of the funding decision regarding their application before Christmas.
You will also be able to see who has received funding by following the link in the title.

Important dates and deadlines for the industrial sector

01 Jan 2019

Open-ended deadline for Industrial Ph.D. projects

20 Mar 2019

Horisont-konferansen (Horizon conference – research to save the world)

17 Jun 2019

Submission of project outlines for Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector

01 Sep 2019

Guarantee deadline for the SkatteFUNN Tax Incentive Scheme

All applications submitted by September 1 are guaranteed to be processed within the current year, meaning that companies can deduct R&D costs accrued in the submission year from their corporate tax.

04 Sep 2019

Application deadline for Collaboration Projects on Societal Challenges and Business Development

12 Sep 2019

Application deadline for Eurostars projects

25 Sep 2019

Application deadline for Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector

16 Sep 2020

Application deadline for Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector, Knowledge-building and Collaboration Projects

Important dates and deadlines for the industrial sector

  • 01 Jan 2019

    Open-ended deadline for Industrial Ph.D. projects

  • 20 Mar 2019

    Horisont-konferansen (Horizon conference – research to save the world)

  • 17 Jun 2019

    Submission of project outlines for Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector

  • 01 Sep 2019

    Guarantee deadline for the SkatteFUNN Tax Incentive Scheme

  • 04 Sep 2019

    Application deadline for Collaboration Projects on Societal Challenges and Business Development

  • 12 Sep 2019

    Application deadline for Eurostars projects

  • 25 Sep 2019

    Application deadline for Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector

  • 16 Sep 2020

    Application deadline for Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector, Knowledge-building and Collaboration Projects

Relevant calls for proposals

  • Personal Overseas Research Grant for Doctoral and Post-doctoral Fellows

    Application deadline
    –
    Open-ended
    Apply now
    Minimum - maximum amount that can be sought:
    NOK 0-0
    Duration:
    0-0 months

    The objective of the scheme is to increase the number of younger researchers who conduct a research stay abroad. International experience is...

    Industry
    Internationalisation
    Public sector
    Research organisations

  • SKATTEFUNN Tax Deduction Scheme for Companies with Research and Development Projects

    Application deadline
    –
    Open-ended
    Apply now
    Minimum - maximum amount that can be sought:
    NOK 0-0
    Duration:
    0-0 months

    The SkatteFUNN Tax Deduction Scheme is a rights-based tax deduction scheme designed to stimulate research and development (R&D) activities in Norwegian companies.

    Industry

  • PES2020 Support to Norwegian Stakeholders Shaping the Content of Horizon Europe

    Application deadline
    –
    Open-ended
    Apply now
    Minimum - maximum amount that can be sought:
    NOK 100,000-1,000,000
    Duration:
    12-24 months

    The aim of this call is to facilitate cohesive Norwegian collaboration and increase the participation of Norwegian stakeholders in the effort to...

    Industry
    Internationalisation
    Public sector
    Research organisations

  • PES2020 Funding for Travel and Positioning Activities in Horizon 2020 for Norwegian Actors Without an Annual Framework Grant

    Application deadline
    –
    Open-ended
    Apply now
    Minimum - maximum amount that can be sought:
    NOK 5,000-100,000
    Duration:
    1-24 months

    The Research Council offers financial support to Norwegian institutions and companies seeking to participate in events that will provide them with greater insight into the Horizon 2020 framework programme.

    Industry
    Internationalisation
    Public sector
    Research organisations

  • Communication and Dissemination of Climate Research

    Application deadline
    –
    Open-ended
    Apply now
    Minimum - maximum amount that can be sought:
    NOK 100,000-500,000
    Duration:
    1-24 months

    This call for proposals is only available in Norwegian.

    Climate
    Industry
    Public sector
    Research organisations

  • Innovation Camp – Registration of Pre-projects

    Application deadline
    –
    Open-ended
    Apply now
    Minimum - maximum amount that can be sought:
    NOK 0-0
    Duration:
    0-0 months

    This call for proposals is only available in Norwegian.

    Food and land-based bioresources
    Industry
    Public sector
    Research organisations

  • PES2020 Support for the Establishment of Project Proposals Directed towards Horizon 2020

    Application deadline
    –
    Open-ended
    Apply now
    Minimum - maximum amount that can be sought:
    NOK 10,000-700,000
    Duration:
    0-0 months

    The PES2020 scheme helps to strengthen Norwegian participation under H2020 and improve returns in the form of project funding under the EU framewor...

    Industry
    Internationalisation
    Public sector
    Research organisations

  • Support for Travel to Expand Industry-oriented R&D Cooperation with Countries Outside the EU/EEA

    Application deadline
    –
    Open-ended
    Apply now
    Minimum - maximum amount that can be sought:
    NOK 10,000-100,000
    Duration:
    1-12 months

    The purpose of this call is to identify potential partners for future international, industry-oriented projects. Support may be sought for travel to any country outside the EU/EEA.

    Industry
    Internationalisation
    Public sector
    Research organisations

  • Milestone Project – Research Commercialisation Project from Publicly Funded Research

    Application deadline
    –
    Open-ended
    Apply now
    Minimum - maximum amount that can be sought:
    NOK 200,000-500,000
    Duration:
    3-12 months

    A Milestone Project is a short-term Commercialisation Project targeted towards completing the next, most critical milestone phase in order to move along the long-term commercialisation pathway.

    Industry
    Research organisations
    Trade and industry

  • Industrial Ph.D. Scheme – Doctoral Projects in Industry

    Application deadline
    –
    Open-ended
    Apply now
    Minimum - maximum amount that can be sought:
    NOK 0-0
    Duration:
    36-48 months

    The Research Council has established the Industrial Ph.D. Scheme to boost research efforts and long-term competence-building for Norwegian trade and industry through the recruitment of doctoral candidates.

    Industry
    Trade and industry

  • Support for events

    Application deadline
    –
    Open-ended
    Apply now
    Minimum - maximum amount that can be sought:
    NOK 25,000-0
    Duration:
    0-0 months

    Support for events is available to approved Norwegian research organisations, companies, public entities, non-governmental organisations and groups...

    Biodiversity and the environment
    Biotechnology
    Climate
    CO2 capture and storage

  • Pre-projects to Mobilise Trade and Industry for Research

    Application deadline
    –
    Open-ended
    Apply now
    Minimum - maximum amount that can be sought:
    NOK 100,000-200,000
    Duration:
    4-12 months

    This call for proposals is only available in Norwegian.

    Industry
    Public sector
    Trade and industry

  • Financial Support to Submit a New ERC Grant Proposal

    Application deadline
    –
    Open-ended
    Apply now
    Minimum - maximum amount that can be sought:
    NOK 50,000-500,000
    Duration:
    0-24 months

    If you have applied to the ERC and advanced to stage two, but not been awarded funding, you are eligible for support to prepare a new proposal. The Research Council awards up to NOK 500 000 to applicants submitting a new grant proposal within two years of submitting the original one.

    Industry
    Internationalisation
    Public sector
    Research organisations

  • Innovation Project for the Industrial Sector

    Application deadline
    16
    Sep 2020
    Minimum - maximum amount that can be sought:
    NOK 0-0
    Duration:
    0-0 months

    This is notification of the coming call for 2020. More information will be published in the spring of 2020. The Innovation Project is to contribute significantly to renewal and increased value creation for the participating companies, and it should yield socioeconomic benefits by making new knowledge and solutions available.

    Environment-friendly energy and CO2 capture and storage
    Food and land-based bioresources
    Industry
    Industry and services

  • Demonstration Project for the Industrial Sector

    Application deadline
    16
    Sep 2020
    Minimum - maximum amount that can be sought:
    NOK 0-0
    Duration:
    0-0 months

    This is notification of the coming call for 2020. More information will be published in the spring of 2020. Demonstration Project is to strengthen companies’ own efforts to demonstrate new technology for applications with major socio-economic benefits. Projects are to ensure expertise, value creation, job creation and a competitive industrial sector in Norway. 

    Industry
    Petroleum
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