Innovation Norway Bioeconomy Projects (Tilskudd til bioøkonomiprosjekter)

Innovation Norway Bioeconomy Projects supports Norwegian companies building value from land, forest, or ocean resources. It is a grant route within Innovation Norway for development projects that turn bioresources into business growth and broader value creation. The programme is aimed at commercial development, not at general awareness work, and it is positioned around the use of Norwegian biological resources in active value chains. The minimum award is NOK 1 million, and applications are handled on a rolling basis. The programme covers marine, agricultural, and forestry value chains, with past recipients including Avisomo, Hunton Fiber, and Seagems. That recipient mix shows the scheme can support both processing and product-oriented work when the project is tied to a clear bio-based business case. The strongest fit is a company with a clear development project and a bio-based commercial path rather than a general sustainability idea. Norwegian-language applications are required, and the scheme operates under GBER and ESA state-aid compliance, which means the proposal needs to be both market-facing and rule-compliant. Applicants who can connect resources, processing, and value creation in Norway will usually read as the most natural fit.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.