Calls for proposals

We provide support for one project that will promote broad research collaboration between Norwegian research communities and relevant societal and business actors in order to increase the knowledge base about mineral activities on the seabed and the consequences that any extraction of minerals may have for the marine environment.

The funding is for projects that develop technology and solutions for energy efficiency and energy transition in buildings, areas and industry. The results can be solutions for energy efficiency, utilisation of surplus heat, local power production, interaction between different energy carriers, or the transition from electricity-based and fossil...

The Research Council will invest in projects that support the development of a competitive business sector that sees value creation opportunities through quantum technology R&D. The projects are intended to strengthen the interaction between companies and research organisations, and trigger private R&D investments

The capacity boost is aimed at strengthening collaboration between the industrial sector and research organisations in a region. We fund projects that develop increased expertise and research capacity with the aim of strengthening the competitiveness of the regional industrial sector.

The Research Council wants to solve major societal challenges in a climate-friendly manner, and wants to promote research-based innovation and restructuring in both established and new business sectors. This call is for applications where the innovation is within the seafood industry.

The RCN wants to solve major societal challenges in a climate-friendly manner and aims to promote research-based innovation and transitions in the industrial sector. This call applies to innovations applicable within the health industry, the ICT industry, the processing and processing industries, the manufacturing industry, and the building, con...

The call aim to increase the use of research results through increased commercial exploitation and/or societal innovation by maturing and validating new technologies and innovations from an early stage to relevant application environments. Approved research organisations, TTOs (Technology Transfer Offices) and start-up companies originating from...

With this call, FFL/JA will promote research-based innovation and transformation within the land-based value chain for food and beverages.

The Research Council aims to solve major societal challenges in a climate-friendly way and seeks to promote research-driven innovation and demonstration of new technology that will strengthen Norway's competitiveness and contribute to transformation in both established and new industries. This call applies to applications within environmentally ...

Research- or development-driven innovation projects that will develop new technology, products or services throughout the value chain within the land-based bio-based sector such as forestry, wood utilisation, agriculture, the food industry and reindeer husbandry.

Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals:

NOK 145 800 000

Project duration:

36-48 months

The purpose of the Industrial PhD scheme is to strengthen research-based innovation and contribute to long-term competence building in Norwegian business and industry through the recruitment of doctoral candidates in companies.

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

Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals:

NOK 60 000 000

Funding scale:

NOK 100 000-500 000

Project duration:

3-12 months

The purpose of a qualification project is to carry out initial investigations of potential applications, which will form the basis for further choices in the process of bringing research into use. Approved research organizations, TTOs (Technology Transfer Offices) and start-up companies originating from approved research organizations may apply.

Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals:

up to NOK 400 000

Funding scale:

maximum NOK 200 000

Project duration:

6-9 months

The purpose of this call is to provide funding to cover the participation fees for the REACH programme for up to two ongoing or recently completed commercialisation projects supported by the Research Council (Verification or Qualification). The programme will contribute to accelerating the path from research to market by strengthening the projec...

Funding scale:

NOK 50 000-150 000

Project duration:

1-12 months

Through this call, you can apply for funding to organise conferences, workshops and seminars. The event will be a meeting place for dissemination of research results, knowledge sharing, development of a knowledge base and/or the establishment of scientific collaboration. The event can be both physical and digital.

Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals:

NOK 41 000 000

Project duration:

maximum 12 months

The Project Establishment Scheme (PES) is intended to ensure that applications with Norwegian participation in Horizon Europe are of high quality, so that Norwegian potential is exploited as well as possible. This call is intended to contribute to increasing the impact of Norwegian applications to Horizon Europe and the European Defence Fund (EDF).

Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals:

NOK 30 000 000

The purpose of the scheme is to increase the proportion of young researchers who take research stays abroad. International experience is important for the research career and helps to strengthen Norwegian research by increasing competence and adding new knowledge to the project, developing networks and strengthening the opportunities for access ...

Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals:

NOK 7 000 000

Funding scale:

NOK 50 000-300 000

Project duration:

12-24 months

The purpose of this call is to provide support for dissemination and communication that increases people's understanding of climate, environmental, circular economy, polar and ocean research, and that facilitates the use of research-based knowledge.

This is a portal for registering Norwegian partners in projects awarded funding in a Horizon Europe co-fund partnership call where the Research Council provides funding for the Norwegian partner's project costs. Registration of granted project participation provides a basis for establishing a contract with the Research Council for the national f...

Pre-proposal :

30 March 2026

Full Proposal:

16 September 2026

Program:

European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare

Proposals submitted under this call must focus on one of two topics: Topic 1: Animal Welfare. Topic 2: Prevention & Control

The European Commission finances research/innovation and capacity building within semiconductor technologies under its Horizon and Digital Programme. The European Commission and the national research councils work together to finance the projects. The announcements that are relevant for this national co-financing announcement are advertised on the website of Chips JU (Participate).

Pre-proposal:

22 September 2026

Full proposal:

15 February 2027

The Raw Materials Partnership for the Green and Digital Transition (RAMP) is an international joint call funded by multiple countries for projects that contribute to a sustainable and secure supply of raw materials in the green and digital transition. Projects must be developed by consortia with partners from several countries and address one or more of the thematic areas of the call’s thematic areas.

Deadline:

30 September 2026

Program:

MarLEN - Maritime Low Emission Network

The purpose of the call is to promote international cooperation on research and innovation to strengthen the European Research Area in green maritime transport.

Preproposals:

17 November 2026

Full proposal:

15 April 2027

Program:

Driving Urban Transitions to a sustainable future (DUT)

The aim of this call for proposals is to support transnational research and/or innovation projects that help cities tackle urban challenges and transition towards a climate neutral and resilient future for all.

Preproposal:

12 May 2026

Full proposal:

18 November 2026

Program:

M-ERA.NET

The Research Council announces up to 2.4 million euros for Norwegian researchers and businesses who want to participate in international research collaboration in materials research.

Application deadline:

28 January 2027

Program:

EuroHPC

Norwegian participation in this EuroHPC call is co-financed by the Resarch Council by 15 million kroner.

Funding is available for research-based innovations in the public sector that will help the public sector to innovate services, infrastructure and public administration in a sustainable, systematic and efficient manner.