Norway is to set up between five and seven regional funds to promote research, innovation and development at a regional level, with nearly Euro 33.5m available.
The regional funds will be used to meet county-level R&D needs, supporting projects initiated by private or public enterprises located in or outside the relevant geographic areas. Money will also be set aside to promote development of dynamic, competitive research communities in all counties.
Norway’s Research Council will now work with the counties and in consultation with the Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities on the final design of the regional funds.
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