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RCN Innovation Project: Land-Based Bioeconomy

Funds Norwegian land-based bioeconomy companies developing new technology, products, or services through RCN Innovation Project grants.

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The Research Council of Norway (RCN) runs this grant under its Innovation Project for the Industrial Sector (IPN) program — the sub-call for the land-based bioeconomy. It funds research- or development-driven projects that create new technology, products, or services in forestry and wood use, agriculture, land-based food production, and reindeer husbandry.

Awards range from NOK 1,000,000 to NOK 1…

Research and development that creates new technology, products, or services for Norway's land-based bio-based industries — forestry and wood use, agriculture, land-based food production, and reindeer husbandry. Seafood and other marine bioeconomy work is funded through a separate RCN call.

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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.NOK 46.2M

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