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RCN Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector (IPN)

Innovation Projects for the Seafood Industry

Funds Norwegian seafood, fisheries, and aquaculture companies running R&D projects through the Research Council of Norway.

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The Research Council of Norway (RCN) runs the Innovation Project for the Industrial Sector, a research and development grant that Norwegian trade and industry applies for directly. This call funds work in Norway's seafood industry — fisheries, aquaculture, freshwater aquaculture, and marine bioresources. RCN says it wants to solve big societal challenges in a climate-friendly way, and wants to pus…

R&D projects for Norway's seafood industry — including fisheries, aquaculture, freshwater aquaculture, and marine bioresources.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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 80M

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