In the interests of stimulating research and development across all 19 Norwegian counties, the Research Council of Norway has allocated NOK 200-300 million annually to fund R&D projects initiated by companies, public enterprises, universities, university colleges and independent research institutes.

The funds are designed to incorporate the strategic priorities of the authorities for the respective counties included under each individual fund. Applications are now welcome from western, southern, inland and northern Norway, with the Oslo area following later in 2010.

The deadline for applications is 2 June. Please follow the link below for more information.

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