# Innovation Project for the Industrial Sector: Energy and transportation

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** NOK 547 000 000 total; NOK 1 000 000–20 000 000 per project
**Duration:** 12-48 months
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/2025/innovation-project-industrial-sector-energy-transportation/#results
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Promotes research-based innovation in environmentally friendly energy, petroleum, maritime and transport sectors. Open to companies and public sector entities that are not research organisations.

## Summary

The Research Council of Norway's Innovation Project for the Industrial Sector funds research-based innovation in clean energy, petroleum, maritime, and transport, NOK 1-20 million per project from a total pool of NOK 547 million. The call is open to Norwegian companies and public sector entities (not academic research organisations) pursuing industry-led innovation with research depth. Applications are accepted on a rolling, open-ended basis.

## Who should apply

- Norwegian companies or public sector entities (not research organisations)
- Projects addressing clean energy, petroleum, maritime, or transport innovation
- Industry-led initiatives with substantive research or technology development
- Organisations seeking NOK 1-20 million in project funding

## Key dates

- Open-ended rolling deadline; applications reviewed continuously
- Project duration 12-48 months

## Tips for applicants

- This is a demand-driven innovation call: lead with the industry challenge and market relevance, not just the research method.
- The funder expects active industry investment and ownership; include letters of commitment and co-funding from your company or sector partners.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Research Council of Norway Innovation Project?

Norwegian companies and public sector entities (excluding academic research organisations) working on energy, petroleum, maritime, or transport innovation.

### How much can I apply for?

Between NOK 1 million and NOK 20 million per project.

### When is the deadline?

Applications are accepted on a rolling, open-ended basis with continuous review.

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