Calls for proposals for the second half of 2026 in the new application system

We are in a transition between the new and old system throughout 2026. More and more calls will use new application forms. In the list of all our calls,  these will be marked with "New application system".

If you are currently working on an application in the old system, for example for FRIPRO, it may be a good idea to download your application (PDF) from the old system, so that you have a good starting point for further work in the new system.

For previous applicants, the biggest changes from the old system are that

• You can only submit the application once, even when the call for proposals has a fixed deadline;
• People in mandatory roles must confirm that they are taking on the role before you can submit the application;
• You must describe the project in the application form and not in a separate attachment, and:
• The budget and progress plan in the application are built around work packages.

Our calls for proposals are often available in a temporary version before the full text of the call is in place. Some descriptions, claims, and links may be incomplete. If so, we will inform you about this in the text. The complete and final call text will be published as soon as we have this completed and at least six weeks before a possible application deadline.

Here is a preliminary overview of calls and deadlines for the autumn in the new application form (will be updated)

Deadline 9 September

• Broad research collaboration related to possible future mineral activities on the Norwegian shelf
• Industry-oriented quantum technology (open for applications)
• Collaborative projects for energy efficiency and energy transition in buildings, areas and industry

Deadline 14 October

• Capacity Boost to Strengthen Regional Industrial Symbioses

FRIPRO

FRIPRO will be moved to a new application system in the autumn. At the same time, we are closing the old application system. We will inform you of the exact time well in advance of the transition. Read more: From the autumn, FRIPRO will be moved to the new application system.

Ongoing application deadline

• Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector: Agriculture and the Food Industry (FFL/JA)
• Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector: The Seafood Industry 2026
• Verification: Research Commercialisation from Publicly Funded Research Organisations 2026
• Innovation Project for the Industrial Sector: Industry and services 2026
• Innovation project in the industrial sector: Energy and transport 2026
• Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector: Land-based Bioeconomy 2026
• Research-based Innovation for Quality, Efficiency and Renewal in the Norwegian Public Sector

What should you do now?

Although not all the call texts have been published yet, it may be useful to

• watch our webinar on changes in application processing and the new application form
• initiate dialogue with potential partners
• clarify project ideas internally in your organisation
• check out frequently asked questions about the new application system
• familiarize yourself with information about work packages and budgets

This makes your work with the application more efficient when the calls open.

We reserve the right to make changes to both publication times, application periods and deadlines.

We publish updated information in each call text on the website and through our newsletters as soon as we have updates.

New terms on the call for proposals webpage

Innovation in the Industry Sector, where the main purpose is to stimulate active participation in research by the business sector over time and more research-based innovation in the business sector. Here you will find calls that are similar to previous Innovation Project for the Industrial Sector and Commercialisation calls.

Innovation in the Public Sector, where the main purpose is to contribute to skills development, restructuring and innovation in the public sector. Here you will find calls similar to previous Innovation Project for the Public Sector calls.

Research for Increased Knowledge, the main purpose of which is to contribute to knowledge preparedness for future challenges. The calls call for proposals call for research that expands the knowledge base without requiring specific use in specific areas. Many of the calls that were previously Researcher Project Calls can be found here.

Research for application, where the main purpose is to meet challenges within thematically delimited areas, both broad societal challenges and narrower sector guidelines. The calls for proposals are aiming for specific applications in specific areas of use. Many of the calls that were previously Researcher Project or Collaborative and Knowledge-building Project calls can be found here.