Research-based innovation for quality, efficiency and renewal in the Norwegian public sector
Forskningsdrevet innovasjon for kvalitet, effektivisering og fornyelse i norsk offentlig sektor
- Closes
- 20 Nov 2026
- 6 days left
- Opened
- 29 Apr 2026
- Funding per project
- 3 000 000–10 000 000 NOK
- Who can apply
- Public bodies, Research organisations, SMEs, Large companies, NGOs, Consortia
- Open to applicants from
- Norway
What this call funds
Open call from the Research Council of Norway for research-based innovation projects in the public sector, with themes including circular economy, education, health, civil preparedness and cross-sector innovation. Public bodies may apply, but must partner with at least one approved Norwegian research organisation, and companies can receive partial funding under state aid rules. Grants of NOK 3-10 million per project, about NOK 115 million total, with the application deadline 20 November 2026 at 13:00.
The call in detail
- Funder
- Forskningsrådet (Research Council of Norway)
- Type
- Grant
- Funding per project
- 3 000 000–10 000 000 NOK
- Total budget of the call
- 115 000 000 NOK
- Funding rate
- Up to 70% of eligible costs
- Eligible applicants
- Public bodies, Research organisations, SMEs, Large companies, NGOs, Consortia
- Eligible countries
- Norway
- Startup relevance
- Low
- Source
- Forskningsrådet — calls for industry (Næringsliv)
Key dates
- 29 Apr 2026
- Applications opened
- 20 Nov 2026
- Applications close
Earlier rounds and changes
| Recorded | What changed | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2026 | First listed here | Already listed when the source was first read |
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