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This grant program supports owners of agricultural properties who wish to start alternative agricultural-based businesses on their farms. The program provides funding for investments in fixed installations and associated production equipment of a permanent nature. The support is intended to help diversify agricultural activities and create new business opportunities within the agricultural sector. The grant is administered by Innovation Norway (Innovasjon Norge) and is available on a rolling basis. However, due to high demand, several regional offices have exhausted their funds and must reject applications. Applicants who receive rejections on this basis can resubmit applications from September 1, 2026, with decisions to be made in 2027.

This grant program supports owners of agricultural properties who want to start other agriculture-based businesses on their farms. The program provides subsidies for activities related to establishing such enterprises, focusing on commercialization of agricultural and reindeer husbandry-based businesses. The funding is provided through Innovasjon Norge (Innovation Norway) and operates on a rolling application basis. Recipients must adhere to principles of responsible business practices and demonstrate awareness of their own sustainability risks. All funding must comply with state aid regulations under the EEA agreement and GBER (General Block Exemption Regulation). Applicants are required to disclose any other public support received or applied for related to the same project costs.

This grant supports farmers who wish to start other agricultural-based businesses on their farm. The program provides funding for activities to clarify and develop business ideas related to agricultural diversification. The grant is designed to help agricultural property owners explore and validate market opportunities for new ventures within the agricultural sector. This is a rolling application grant offered by Innovation Norway to support entrepreneurship and business development in the agricultural sector.