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Norwegian Innovation Clusters (NIC)

Norwegian Innovation Clusters — Admission (NIC Opptak)

Supports innovation cluster organizations across Norway through tiered funding and collaborative development.

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Norwegian Innovation Clusters (NIC) Admission 2026 is a national competitive process through which cluster organisations can join the NIC programme at one of three funding tiers. The NIC programme is jointly owned by Innovasjon Norge, Siva, and Forskningsrådet under a mandate from the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries (NFD). The 2026 admission deadline is 26 June 2026 at 16:00. T…

What this grant funds

Cluster development and innovation — all sectors, no size or sector restrictions.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: nic.innovasjonnorge.no