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Collaborative Projects for Energy Efficiency and Transition in Buildings, Neighborhoods and Industry

Collaborative Projects for Energy Efficiency and Transition in Buildings, Neighborhoods and Industry

Funds Norwegian industry, research organisations, and public bodies developing technology for energy efficiency and energy transition in buildings, local areas, and industry.

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The Research Council of Norway (RCN) runs this call as a grant for projects that build technology and solutions for energy efficiency and the shift to renewable energy in buildings, local areas, and parts of Norwegian industry. It is one of RCN's Collaborative Projects calls, a format built for public bodies, companies, and research organisations to work together on one project rather than apply a…

Technology and solutions for energy efficiency and energy transition in buildings, local areas, and selected parts of Norwegian industry. This covers using surplus heat, producing power locally, how different energy sources work together, and moving from electricity- or fossil-based heating to other renewable energy sources.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.9 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.NOK 110M

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Last verified: 2 Aug 2026Source: www.forskningsradet.no