# Collaborative Project to Meet Societal and Industry-related Challenges

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** Minimum NOK 4M
**Duration:** 24–48 months
**Consortium:** Required
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/2025/collaborative-project-societal-industry-challenges/#results
**Last verified:** 19 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Encourages research organisations to collaborate with societal and industry actors to develop knowledge addressing important societal challenges. Collaboration between research and non-research sector actors is required.

## Summary

The Collaborative Project to Meet Societal and Industry-related Challenges funds research-led consortia that bring together academic institutions with industry and societal partners to address pressing real-world problems. Projects receive a minimum of NOK 4 million over 24-48 months and are evaluated on a rolling basis. This is a continuously open call run by the Research Council of Norway, open to Norwegian research organisations collaborating with non-research sector actors.

## Who should apply

- Norwegian research organisations (universities, institutes, centres)
- Consortia pairing researchers with industry partners and/or societal actors
- Projects targeting concrete societal, environmental, or industry-relevant challenges
- Teams with a clear implementation and uptake pathway beyond academia

## Key dates

- Continuous rolling deadline, no fixed closing date
- Projects run 24-48 months
- Minimum budget NOK 4 million per project

## Tips for applicants

- Industry and societal partners must be named and active in consortium design; generic partner letters weaken the application.
- Emphasise the concrete, non-academic outcome or application of the research, panels prioritise user engagement and real-world relevance over publication metrics.
- Budget for co-investigator time from non-research partners; this signals genuine collaboration rather than token involvement.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the minimum budget for a Collaborative Project with the Research Council of Norway?

The minimum is NOK 4 million. Projects may request more depending on scope and partner involvement.

### Is consortium participation required for this call?

Yes, collaboration between research organisations and industry or societal actors is mandatory.

### How long can a Collaborative Project run?

Between 24 and 48 months, depending on project scope and funder approval.

### When is the deadline for the Collaborative Project call?

The call is continuously open on a rolling basis; applications are reviewed throughout the year with no fixed closing date.

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