Utviklingstilskudd for Finnmark

Utviklingstilskudd for Finnmark (Development Grant for Finnmark) is designed to support local and regional business development in the Finnmark region of Norway. The grant is available to businesses in all municipalities in Finnmark, except Alta and Hammerfest. Applications are evaluated based on the projects' significance for local communities. This is a rolling grant program offered by Innovasjon Norge (Innovation Norway), the Norwegian government's instrument for innovation and development of Norwegian enterprises and industry. The grant amount varies depending on the project and is assessed in accordance with state aid regulations. The program supports business development projects that contribute to the economic growth and sustainability of local communities in Finnmark. Applicants must adhere to principles of responsible business practices and demonstrate awareness of their own sustainability risks. All funding must comply with state aid regulations, including the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER). Applicants must disclose any other public support sought or received for the project, including Skattefunn (Norwegian R&D tax incentive scheme), as the total public support is considered when determining the grant amount.