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Lillestrøm kommune has a small business development fund (næringsfond) established from hydroelectric power development compensation. The fund supports business initiatives that align with the municipality's goals and UN sustainable development goals. The fund capital is NOK 1,500,000, with returns available for grants and exceptional loans for businesses in Lillestrøm municipality. Priority is given to projects involving collaboration between multiple businesses, and funding must be catalytic for the proposed initiatives to be implemented. Supported projects must contribute new knowledge, develop the business(es), and increase attractiveness for Lillestrøm. The fund cannot support debt restructuring or ongoing operations, and is subject to EU state aid regulations. Funding typically does not exceed 50% of total capital needs, and recipients must submit a report upon project completion.

Asker kommunes næringsutviklingsfond has the purpose of supporting innovation and transformation, so that Asker's business sector moves in a sustainable direction and more local jobs are created. The fund provides support for initiatives that promote innovation and transformation in the Asker community and contribute to the business sector developing in a sustainable and forward-looking manner. The initiative must be directed towards the priority areas that Asker municipality has adopted for business development and which are outlined in the Business Thematic Plan. The initiative must contribute to creating local jobs and promote the establishment of new businesses and/or transformation of existing companies. The initiative must have a level of innovation, be associated with real risk, and have realistic market potential. Support from Asker municipality should trigger additional financing from the grant system or private business - and vice versa.

This grant program from Asker municipality aims to support co-creation around urban center development, increase job opportunities, enhance value creation for local businesses, and improve the attractiveness of Asker as a place to live and visit. The funding supports events, initiatives, and projects that provide benefits for the largest possible number of people including residents, visitors, and other businesses. Projects must align with the municipality's designated focus areas for business development as outlined in the Business Theme Plan, and should directly or indirectly contribute to increased business attractiveness and more jobs in Asker. The program emphasizes activities that have broad community impact and support organized business and place development initiatives.

Asker kommunes næringslivsutviklingsfond er et fond som skal bidra til flere lokale arbeidsplasser i Asker kommune gjennom å fremme etablering av ny virksomhet og/eller videreutvikle eksisterende bedrifter. Fondet retter seg mot innsatsområdene kommunen har vedtatt for næringsutviklingen, med særlig fokus på å styrke utviklingen i retning sirkulærøkonomi. Tildelinger fra fondet skal være utløsende for annen tilleggsfinansiering fra virkemiddelapparatet eller det private næringsliv. Tiltakene må være rettet mot innovasjon og/eller omstilling og bidra til at det skapes flere lokale arbeidsplasser slik at Asker-samfunnet utvikler seg i bærekraftig retning. Søkere må være AS eller enkeltpersonsforetak innen landbruk med hovedvirksomhet i Asker. Samlet offentlig støtte skal som hovedregel ikke overstige 50%, og aldri overskride 75%. Innvilgede søknader faller innenfor regelen om bagatellmessig støtte, og det stilles krav om rapportering på regnskap og oppnådde resultater.

The RT-midler (Regional Facilitation Measures) is a funding program established through the agricultural agreement, providing grants for regional business development, recruitment, and competence building in agriculture. The program aims to strengthen value creation in the agricultural sector through support for development initiatives in conventional or organic farming, other agriculture-based industries, and measures that enhance recruitment and competence among agricultural operators. Applications must be aligned with the Strategy for Agriculture 2026-2028 and its associated Action Program. The funding is distributed through two application rounds per year, with 75% of the available budget allocated in the spring deadline and the remainder in the autumn deadline.