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Vekstfinansiering 2 is a grant program offered by Innovation Norway for smaller enterprises in agriculture-based industries. The program targets businesses within local food and beverages, local food experiences, tourism experiences, Inn på Tunet (Farm-based care services), inland fisheries, and reindeer husbandry. The funding supports growth initiatives for businesses in these secondary agriculture-based sectors. The program provides financial support up to 2 million Norwegian kroner to help businesses develop and expand their operations. Recipients must demonstrate adherence to responsible business principles and maintain awareness of their own sustainability risks. The funding is provided as a grant (tilskudd) under state aid regulations and must comply with the Group Exemption Regulation (GBER). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, allowing businesses to apply at any time throughout the year. The program requires disclosure of any other public support received or applied for, as Innovation Norway's support calculation considers the total public funding needed to enable the project. The organization evaluates applications based on project costs and ensures compliance with European state aid rules through notification to ESA (EFTA Surveillance Authority).

Vekstfinansiering 1 is a grant program offered by Innovasjon Norge (Innovation Norway) providing financial support for growth to smaller businesses within agriculture-based industries. The program targets providers of local food and beverages, food experiences with local identity, tourism experiences, and Inn på Tunet services. It also supports businesses involved in inland fishing and reindeer industries. The grant provides funding to help these businesses achieve growth and development within their sectors. The program operates on a rolling basis, meaning applications can be submitted at any time throughout the year. The maximum grant amount available is up to 1 million Norwegian kroner. Recipients must adhere to principles of responsible business practices and maintain awareness of their own sustainability risks. All funding must comply with state aid regulations and the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER).