Research Council of Norway
Capacity Boost to Strengthen Regional Industrial Symbioses
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The Capacity Boost to Strengthen Regional Industrial Symbioses call funds consortia of industrial companies and research organisations working together in a defined Norwegian region. It targets projects that build local research expertise and capacity to raise regional industrial competitiveness. The Research Council of Norway runs this call annually.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Deadline | 14 October 2026 |
| Consortium | Required — collaboration between industrial sector and research organisations in a region |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
Aims to strengthen collaboration between industry and research organisations in a region, developing expertise and research capacity to boost regional industrial competitiveness.
Who Should Apply
- •Research organisations based in Norway with a regional industry partner
- •Industrial sector companies seeking collaboration with regional research institutions
- •Consortia focused on building research capacity to boost regional industrial competitiveness
- •Applicants able to form a formal industry-research consortium within one region
Key Dates
- •Annual call cycle (verify exact deadline on the Research Council of Norway site)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame the proposal around regional industrial symbiosis, show concrete links between the industry partner's needs and the research organisation's capacity-building plan.
- ✓Since a consortium is mandatory, secure named industry and research partners from the same region before drafting the application.
- ✓Emphasise how the project raises lasting regional competitiveness, not just a single company's output, since the call scope centers on regional capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Capacity Boost to Strengthen Regional Industrial Symbioses grant?
Consortia combining industrial sector partners and research organisations based in Norway, working within a defined region.
Is this grant a one-time call or recurring?
The Research Council of Norway runs this call annually.
Does the Capacity Boost call require a consortium?
Yes, a consortium combining industry and research organisations in the same region is mandatory.
What does this grant fund?
It funds collaboration between industry and research organisations to build expertise and research capacity that strengthens regional industrial competitiveness.
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