Deadline: 09-Sep-2026
Applications are now open for the Brazil and Norway Call for Research and Development Projects 2026, a bilateral funding initiative that supports collaborative research and innovation projects between organizations in Brazil and Norway.
The program aims to strengthen international partnerships and accelerate the development of innovative products, processes, and services with strong commercialisation potential across energy, maritime, petroleum, and sustainability sectors.
About the Program
The Brazil and Norway Call for Research and Development Projects 2026 promotes international cooperation between research institutions and companies from both countries.
The initiative supports collaborative R&D projects that address industrial, technological, and environmental challenges while creating commercially viable solutions. Projects must involve genuine cooperation between Brazilian and Norwegian partners and focus on civilian applications.
The program encourages innovation-driven partnerships that can contribute to economic growth, sustainability, energy transition, and technological advancement.
Focus Areas
Projects may address one or more of the following areas:
Energy and Petroleum Technologies
- Offshore petroleum technologies
- Petroleum industry innovation
- Environmentally friendly energy solutions
- Energy efficiency technologies
Renewable Energy
- Solar energy
- Wind energy
- Ocean energy
- Hydropower
- Bioenergy
- Thermal energy solutions
- Renewable energy production systems
Hydrogen and Alternative Fuels
- Hydrogen technologies
- Hydrogen-based energy carriers
- Biofuels
- Clean fuel solutions
- Sustainable energy systems
Green Shipping and Maritime Innovation
- Green shipping technologies
- Low-emission marine fuels
- Zero-emission marine fuels
- Sustainable maritime transport
- Vessel energy efficiency
- Maritime decarbonisation
Ports and Infrastructure
- Portside low-emission infrastructure
- Portside zero-emission infrastructure
- Sustainable logistics solutions
- Clean transport infrastructure
Digitalisation and Operational Innovation
- Digital transformation technologies
- Route optimization systems
- Navigational technologies
- Operational efficiency solutions
- Commercial modelling
- Compliance modelling
- Smart maritime systems
Purpose of the Call
The program aims to:
- Strengthen Brazil–Norway research collaboration
- Support industrial innovation
- Accelerate technology development
- Promote sustainable energy solutions
- Advance maritime decarbonisation
- Encourage commercialization of research outcomes
- Foster international innovation partnerships
- Support environmentally responsible technologies
Funding and Project Duration
Key funding details include:
- Support for bilateral research and development projects
- Projects must have clear commercialisation potential
- Projects must focus on civilian applications
- Project duration must be between 2 and 4 years
Eligible Applicants
Applications are accepted from research institutions participating in an eligible consortium.
Each consortium must include:
- At least one eligible Brazilian research institution
- At least one Brazilian company
- At least one eligible Norwegian research institution
- At least one Norwegian company
Consortium Requirements
Projects must demonstrate genuine international collaboration.
Requirements include:
- Participation from both Brazil and Norway
- At least two independent legal entities
- Collaboration through a single joint project
- Clearly defined roles for all partners
- Meaningful participation from all consortium members
Organizations from other countries may participate provided:
- They secure their own funding
- Funding is confirmed before the application deadline
Budget Requirements
The funding scheme requires balanced cooperation among partners.
Key requirements include:
- No single organization may account for more than 70% of the total project budget
- No single country may account for more than 70% of the total project budget
- Budget distribution must reflect meaningful collaboration among partners
Eligible Projects
Projects should:
- Develop innovative products
- Develop innovative processes
- Develop innovative services
- Demonstrate research and development value
- Show strong commercialisation potential
- Address one or more thematic areas
- Deliver civilian benefits
- Support international cooperation
Why This Program Matters
The call creates opportunities for Brazilian and Norwegian organizations to combine expertise, resources, and innovation capabilities.
Key benefits include:
- Access to international research partnerships
- Opportunities for technology commercialization
- Support for sustainable energy solutions
- Advancement of green maritime technologies
- Strengthening of industry-academia collaboration
- Expansion into international markets
- Promotion of environmental sustainability
Application Tips
Strong applications typically demonstrate:
- Clear innovation potential
- Strong commercialisation strategy
- Balanced international partnership
- Well-defined project objectives
- Complementary expertise among partners
- Realistic implementation plans
- Strong market relevance
- Clear societal or environmental benefits
Common Application Mistakes
Applications may be weakened by:
- Unbalanced consortium participation
- Weak commercialisation plans
- Limited innovation value
- Poorly defined partner roles
- Incomplete project planning
- Budgets dominated by a single partner
- Insufficient international collaboration
- Activities that lack civilian applications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Brazil and Norway Call for Research and Development Projects 2026?
- A bilateral funding initiative supporting collaborative R&D projects between organizations in Brazil and Norway.
- Focuses on innovative products, processes, and services with commercialisation potential.
Which sectors are supported?
- Offshore petroleum technologies.
- Renewable energy.
- Hydrogen technologies.
- Biofuels.
- Green shipping.
- Maritime innovation.
- Port infrastructure.
- Digitalisation and operational innovation.
Who can apply?
- Research institutions participating in eligible project consortia.
- Consortia must include Brazilian and Norwegian research institutions and companies.
How long can projects last?
- Minimum duration of 2 years.
- Maximum duration of 4 years.
Can organizations from other countries participate?
- Yes.
- They may join the consortium if they secure their own funding before the application deadline.
Are projects required to have commercial potential?
- Yes.
- Projects must demonstrate potential to develop commercially viable products, processes, or services.
Are there budget balance requirements?
- Yes.
- No single organization may account for more than 70% of the project budget.
- No single country may account for more than 70% of the project budget.
Conclusion
The Brazil and Norway Call for Research and Development Projects 2026 supports international collaboration in energy, maritime innovation, renewable technologies, and sustainable industrial development. By bringing together research institutions and companies from both countries, the program seeks to accelerate the development of commercially viable innovations while strengthening long-term research and innovation partnerships between Brazil and Norway.
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