Nordic Innovation: Green and Competitive Nordic Region

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Enriched government · Found: 2026-03-14 15:32

Deadline passed (11 Feb 2026). Recurring annual call. Circular economy explicitly listed. NOK 2-6M per project, 3 Nordic country partners required. Target 2027 cycle.

Source: https://www.nordicinnovation.org/programs/call-project-proposals-green-and-competitive-nordic-region

Funding Details

Funder: Nordic Innovation (Nordic Council of Ministers body)
Funding Goal: Accelerate green transition and strengthen Nordic competitiveness through cross-border innovation
Funding Amount: NOK 30 million total envelope; NOK 2-6 million per project; requires matching co-funding >= 50% (170.000 € – 510.000 €)
Deadline: 11 February 2026, 13:00 CET (CLOSED) (periodic)
How to Apply: Via NordForsk portal: funding.nordforsk.org/#call/4065/main
Target Region: Nordic countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland); min 3 countries per consortium
Contact: Benedicte Sognefest: benedicte.sognefest@nordicinnovation.org / Joonas Leppanen: joonas.leppanen@nordicinnovation.org
Last Checked: 2026-03-14 15:38

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Organisation based in a Nordic country (Denmark qualifies)
Consortium of minimum 3 Nordic countries required
Co-funding of at least 50% required from consortium partners
Only Nordic-based partners receive Nordic Innovation funding

Project Scope

Must demonstrate measurable green transition effects by 2030
Circular economy, waste stream optimisation in scope
Technology Readiness Level 6-9 preferred

Constraints

NOK 2-6 million per project (EUR 170k-510k)
Nordic-only scope — no developing country activities funded
50% co-funding mandatory

Summary

Nordic Innovation Green and Competitive Nordic Region call. Circular economy explicitly listed as priority (accelerating sustainable circular economic systems). Waste streams and organic materials optimisation in scope. 2026 call closed February. Appears annual — watch for 2027 call late 2026. NGOs eligible alongside companies and research bodies. Nordic-only scope is main limitation.

Historical Context

Recurring annual call. Previous calls ran under similar terms (NOK 30M envelope, 2-phase outlines then full proposals). 2025 cycle covered same two tracks. Call has funded circular economy, sustainable materials, and blue economy projects. Competition moderate.

Why it was added

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