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Tax Deduction Scheme / R&D Incentive

SkatteFUNN

Open
Norway
Norwegian
September 1st for guaranteed processing within the same fiscal year; applications submitted after this date may be processed the following year.

Test your idea and explore market interest.

A rights-based tax deduction scheme for Norwegian companies conducting R&D projects.

What is it for:-

To stimulate R&D activities in Norwegian businesses by providing tax deductions for eligible projects.

What can the funding be used for?

Eligible R&D expenses (personnel, equipment)PrototypingTesting and documentationCollaboration with R&D institutionsProject management

What is the goal :

Encourage innovation and development through financial incentives for R&D projects.

Funding scope

19% tax deduction of eligible R&D costs, up to NOK 25 million per year.

Final report includes:

Project description, budget, and documentation of R&D activities.
SkatteFUNN
https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/skattefunn/
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Grant Application

SkatteFUNN

Open
Norway
Norwegian
September 1st for guaranteed processing within the same fiscal year; applications submitted after this date may be processed the following year.

Test your idea and explore market interest.


Oppstart 1 supports early-stage startups that want to validate whether there’s a paying market for their innovative solution. This grant helps you gain key market insights and early feedback from customers, partners, or investors — before you invest heavily in development.

What is it for:-

  • Startups that:
  • Are under 3 years old (in some cases up to 5) and not majority-owned by established companies
  • Have an innovative solution that is clearly new to the market
  • Have conducted some initial market analysis
  • Can describe their competitive advantage and customer focus
  • Are ready to test assumptions with real users through a minimum viable solution

What can the funding be used for?

  • Market research and customer interviews
  • MVP development (lean, resource-light)
  • Early testing and validation with potential users
  • Activities that build network and relevant competence
  • Costs that help you avoid building something based on untested assumptions

What is the goal :

To achieve “market acceptance” — meaning someone external is willing to take a risk alongside you. This could be through pilot agreements, capital from partners, or interest from early customers or investors.

Funding scope

  • Up to NOK 100,000 (100%) for companies without employees
  • Up to NOK 200,000 (75%) for companies with employees (includes internal time + external costs)

Final report includes:

Results from activities, key learnings, next steps, SWOT analysis, expected capital needs, and plans for future development and commercialization.

SkatteFUNN
https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/skattefunn/