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RCN Innovation Projects for the Industrial Sector (IPN)

RCN Innovation Project: Agriculture and Food (FFL/JA)

Funds Norwegian agriculture and food companies carrying out industrial research or experimental development through RCN innovation grants.

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The Research Council of Norway administers this grant call under its Innovation Project for the Industrial Sector scheme, while the Boards of the Agriculture and Food Industry Research Funds make the allocation decisions. It funds industrial research and experimental development across Norway's land-based food and beverage value chain. Awards range from NOK 1 million to NOK 16 million, with NOK 60โ€ฆ

Research-based innovation across Norway's land-based food and beverage value chain, covering food security, climate and circular economy, technology and digitalisation, and consumer or societal needs.

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.12โ€“48 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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.NOK 60M

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SkatteFUNN โ€” R&D Tax Deduction

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ดRCN ยท Norway

Provides Norwegian companies with tax based SkatteFUNN support for qualified technology spending and innovation process costs.

AIBiotech+6
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SFF VI โ€” Norwegian Centres of Excellence Phase 2

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ดRCN ยท Norway

Funds world-class Norwegian research centres through a flagship support mechanism with broad excellence focus.

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NOK 80M โ€“ NOK 160M
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FRIPRO โ€” Radical Research Ideas (Early Career Scientists)

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ดRCN ยท Norway

Funds early-career Norwegian researchers exploring radical ideas through short high-risk experimental grants.

AIBiotech+4
NOK 500K โ€“ NOK 2M
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FRIPRO โ€” Researcher Project for Early Career Scientists

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ดRCN ยท Norway

Funds early-career Norwegian scientists through in-depth development opportunities at national research organisations.

AIBiotech+4
NOK 4M โ€“ NOK 10M
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FRIPRO โ€” Researcher Project for Experienced Scientists

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ดRCN ยท Norway

Funds experienced Norwegian researchers with flagship support for broad, high-impact research and collaboration.

AIBiotech+4
NOK 4M โ€“ NOK 12M
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Between cycles

FRIPRO โ€” Researcher Project with International Mobility

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ดRCN ยท Norway

Funds postdoctoral mobility for Norwegian researchers by enabling international research stays and collaboration.

AIBiotech+4
NOK 4.7M โ€“ NOK 7.4M
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Horizon Agriculture and Forestry Resilience Evidence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บEuropean Commission ยท European Union

Funds two โ‚ฌ6M research projects that turn systemic-risk evidence into stronger resilience policies for European agriculture, forestry and supply chains.

AgritechClimate Tech+1
โ‚ฌ6MSep'27
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Horizon Urban Food Innovation Ecosystems

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บEuropean Commission ยท European Union

Funds two โ‚ฌ6M Innovation Actions that help cities grow inclusive, sustainable urban food start-ups and local innovation ecosystems.

AgritechClimate Tech+1
โ‚ฌ6MSep'27
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Biotechnology for Healthy Soil and Resilient Agriculture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บEuropean Commission ยท European Union

Funds two โ‚ฌ6.4M projects that turn soil-friendly biotechnology into scalable, safe and market-ready farm solutions.

BiotechAgritech+2
โ‚ฌ6.4MApr'27
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International AI Partnerships for Local Innovation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บEuropean Commission ยท European Union

Funds two โ‚ฌ1.5M projects that adapt European AI to local data, innovation hubs and real-world challenges in low- and middle-income countries.

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โ‚ฌ1.5MMar'27
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Human-AI Collaboration for Future Manufacturing

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บEuropean Commission ยท European Union

Funds โ‚ฌ4โ€“6M projects that make human-AI collaboration more inclusive, adaptable and effective on the factory floor.

Advanced ManufacturingAI+2
โ‚ฌ4M โ€“ โ‚ฌ6MFeb'27
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Horizon SCAR: Research Agenda Coordination

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บEuropean Commission ยท European Union

Funds one โ‚ฌ4.75M action linking research agendas, initiatives and practitioners across Europe's food, farming, forestry, fisheries and bioeconomy sectors.

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โ‚ฌ4.8MMay'27