Infrastructure Fund

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Enriched Nordic · Found: 2026-03-11 08:06

Infrastructure fund offers at least 3 million krona for equipment, build up, updating og maintenance. No limit is on access grant.

Source: https://en.rannis.is/funding/research/infrastructure-fund/

Funding Details

Funder: Rannís – The Icelandic Centre for Research (Rannsóknamiðstöð Íslands)
Funding Goal: To strengthen Iceland's research infrastructure by funding expensive research equipment, development of new research facilities, upgrading existing infrastructure, and providing access to research facilities that are otherwise unavailable in Iceland.
Funding Amount: Minimum 3 million ISK (~€20,000) for equipment, build-up, updating, and maintenance grants. No minimum or maximum limit for access grants.
Deadline: November 6, 2025 at 15:00 (Fixed)
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted through the Rannís online system (rannis.is). Applicants need to submit their application along with copies of any related international fund or partnership application and submission confirmation. The application must detail the research infrastructure need, the equipment or facility to be funded, and demonstrate the 25% co-financing commitment. Five grant categories are available: equipment purchase, infrastructure build-up, upgrades, access grants, and roadmap infrastructure.
Target Region: Iceland
Contact: Email: innvidasjodur@rannis.is / rannis@rannis.is | Phone: +354 515 5800
Last Checked: 2026-03-12 05:56

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Applicant must be a university, public research institution, or company based in Iceland

Project Scope

Project must focus on research equipment, infrastructure development, upgrades, or facility access

Required Documents

Application must be submitted through the Rannís online system before the deadline
Include copies of related international fund applications and submission confirmations if applicable

Constraints

Applicant must provide at least 25% co-financing of the total project cost
Minimum funding request of 3 million ISK (does not apply to access grants)

Summary

The Infrastructure Fund (Innviðasjóður) is administered by Rannís, The Icelandic Centre for Research, and provides funding for research infrastructure development in Iceland. The fund supports the acquisition of expensive research equipment, construction and development of new research facilities, upgrading and maintenance of existing infrastructure, and access to research facilities not available domestically. The fund offers five categories of grants: equipment purchase, infrastructure build-up, upgrades, access grants, and roadmap infrastructure (strategically identified facilities). The minimum grant is 3 million ISK (approximately €20,000) for most categories, while access grants have no monetary floor or ceiling. Applicants must contribute at least 25% co-financing of the total project cost. Eligible applicants include universities, public research institutions, and companies based in Iceland. The program operates on an annual cycle with a fixed deadline, most recently November 6, 2025. Applications are submitted through the Rannís online system and may need to include documentation of related international fund applications.

Historical Context

The Infrastructure Fund is a recurring annual program administered by Rannís. The fund maintains an infrastructure roadmap identifying strategically important research facilities for Iceland. The most recent call had a deadline of November 6, 2025, suggesting annual funding rounds.

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