Research Council of Norway
Research-based Innovation for Quality, Efficiency and Renewal in the Norwegian Public Sector
Open-ended, new application system
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No deadline is on file for this call. Check Research Council of Norway's own call page for the current round's status before you plan around it.
This Research Council of Norway call funds research-based innovation projects that help Norwegian public sector bodies improve services, infrastructure and administration more sustainably and efficiently. Applicants must build a consortium including a public sector utilisation partner to support uptake of the innovation. The call has no fixed deadline and accepts applications continuously through the Council's new application system.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Consortium | Required — utilisation partner from public sector for innovation uptake |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
Funding for research-based innovations helping the public sector innovate services, infrastructure and administration sustainably and efficiently.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers and research institutions based in Norway
- •Projects paired with a public sector utilisation partner for innovation uptake
- •Focus on sustainable, efficient public service or administrative innovation
- •Applicants able to work through the Research Council's new application system
Key Dates
- •Continuous call, no fixed deadline, applications accepted on a rolling basis
- •Applies through the Research Council of Norway's new application system
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure your public sector utilisation partner early, since the consortium requirement is gating and shapes the project design from the start.
- ✓Frame the proposal around measurable service, infrastructure or administrative efficiency gains, matching the call's explicit focus areas.
- ✓Because the call is continuous, there's no competitive deadline pressure, use the time to align the innovation plan closely with the partner's operational needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Research Council of Norway's public sector innovation funding?
Researchers and institutions in Norway proposing research-based innovation projects for the public sector, working with a public sector utilisation partner.
Is there a deadline for this Research Council of Norway call?
No, applications are accepted on a continuous basis through the open-ended, new application system.
Do I need a partner organisation to apply?
Yes, a consortium including a public sector utilisation partner is required to support innovation uptake.
What kind of projects does this call fund?
It funds research-based innovations that help the public sector improve services, infrastructure and administration sustainably and efficiently.
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