# Innovasjonsprosjekt i offentlig sektor

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** Kr 3 000 000–7 000 000
**Duration:** 24–48 months
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/utlysninger/2023/innovasjonsprosjekt-offentlig-sektor/
**Last verified:** 12 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Public sector entities may apply for R&D projects for innovation in services, infrastructure and administration. Projects must create value for the public sector and its users.

## Summary

Innovasjonsprosjekt i offentlig sektor funds research and development projects led by Norwegian public sector entities to drive innovation in services, infrastructure, and administration. Projects should create measurable value for public services and their users, with budgets ranging from €258,000 to €602,000 over two to four years. The call operates on a rolling deadline, welcoming applications throughout the year.

## Who should apply

- Public sector organisations (government agencies, municipalities, hospitals, educational institutions)
- Teams with R&D capacity to deliver innovation in service delivery, infrastructure or public administration
- Projects with a clear user or stakeholder benefit within the Norwegian public sector
- Applicants able to manage 24-48 month project timelines

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline, apply at any time throughout the year
- 24-48 month project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Focus the proposal on tangible public value: frame outcomes in terms of improved user experience, cost efficiency, or service quality rather than academic novelty.
- Public sector applicants often underestimate risk and feasibility discussion; include explicit mitigation for implementation challenges across organisational boundaries.
- Partner with research institutions or private-sector technology providers if you lack in-house R&D expertise; the evaluation weights implementation capacity heavily.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for Innovasjonsprosjekt i offentlig sektor?

Public sector entities in Norway, including government agencies, municipalities, hospitals, and educational institutions, may apply for R&D projects.

### What is the budget range for Innovasjonsprosjekt i offentlig sektor?

Projects receive between €258,000 and €602,000 (approximately 3-7 million Norwegian kroner).

### How long can an Innovasjonsprosjekt i offentlig sektor project run?

Projects last between 24 and 48 months.

### Is there a deadline for Innovasjonsprosjekt i offentlig sektor?

The call operates on a rolling deadline, so applications are accepted throughout the year.

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