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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 60…

What this grant funds

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.

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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.12–48 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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Last verified: 3 Aug 2026Source: www.forskningsradet.no