Research Council of Norway / Norges forskningsråd

Industrial PhD Scheme – Doctoral Projects in Industry 2026

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Location:Norway
Norway
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity type:Government agency
Status:Awarded
Budget: NOK 145,800,000
Award ceiling:N/A
Award floor:N/A
Sector:ICT & Telecommunications, Private Sector & Trade, Research & Innovation
Languages:English, Norwegian
Eligible applicants:Government / Public Bodies, Academic Institutions, Private Sector
Eligible applicant countries: Norway
Norway
Date posted: Jan 20, 2026

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Objectives: The Industrial PhD scheme strengthens research-based innovation and long-term competence in Nor...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants are companies registered in the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises with economic activity in Norway and an industrial/commercial profile. The Project Owner must be a company (private sector) and must demonstrate the financial capacity to fund the project for its full duration (including delays). The applicant company must have at least three full‑time employees at project start (this...

Description

Financial scheme: Innovation Project Application deadline: Open-ended Relevant thematic areas for this call: Innovation Target groups: Industry Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 123,000,000 Project duration: 36-48 month
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About the Sectors

ICT & Telecommunications

Features information and communication technologies, digital systems, and telecommunications infrastructure and services.


Key areas:
  • ICT systems, software, and digital solutions
  • Telecommunications networks and services
  • Digitalization, data, and communication tools

Private Sector & Trade

Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.


Key areas:
  • Private sector development and SME/MSME support
  • Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business growth initiatives
  • Trade facilitation, import/export, and market access
  • Commerce, retail/wholesale, and free trade mechanisms

Locations

Norway

Norway invests in transport networks, offshore energy infrastructure, renewable power generation, and digital connectivity to support its diversified economy. Oil and gas revenues, managed through sovereign wealth funds, provide strong financing capacity for infrastructure development. Major projects include tunnels, bridges, and electrified transport systems across challenging terrain. Climate transition, regional connectivity, and sustainable energy expansion guide long-term planning.

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Nr. of grants: 2796
Nr. of donors: 399
Nr. of jobs: 20
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