Innovasjonsprosjekt i næringslivet: Energi og transport 2026

The Research Council of Norway aims to address major societal challenges in a climate-friendly manner and promote research-driven innovation and demonstration of new technology that will strengthen Norwegian competitiveness and contribute to transformation in both established and new industries. This call supports innovation projects with significant industrial research and/or experimental development components. The expected results can be a new product, service, production process, or new ways of delivering products and services, as well as substantial improvements or new features of existing products, services, or processes. Projects must be within the application areas of environmentally friendly energy, petroleum, maritime, and transport. The program supports projects with a scope and risk profile that means businesses would not be able to carry out the project without funding from the Research Council. Petroleum companies can also apply for funding for demonstration of new technology, while transport companies can apply for funding for piloting new technology.