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The Norwegian and EEA 4.0 funds have launched. How to finance the green transformation of your company?

Beata Styś
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Director of Development
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03
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2026

One of the most interesting weather windows for Polish business has just opened. The National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) inaugurated the fourth edition of the Norwegian and EEA Funds under the slogan “4.0. START!”. A record 925 million euros, or nearly PLN 4 billion, is up for distribution! The lion's share of these funds was dedicated to innovation, research and, what is crucial for modern business — green transformation (GOZ, modernizations and expansions and RES installations).

What are Norwegian Funds 4.0? it non-refundable financial assistance granted by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. In this edition, it is available 5 Contests, which cover issues related to ecology, innovation, research and culture.

  • “Green Business and Innovation” ideal sources of financing for projects in the field of environmental technologies and ecological products - tenders will start as early as June 2026.
  • “Applied Research and Innovation” funding research projects and bilateral R&D projects in order to increase their quality and practical applications.
  • “Basic Research” — the tenders started in 2026.
  • “Regional and Social Programmes” funds can be used for local development and culture, including the revitalization of cultural heritage, artistic projects and internal affairs.
  • “Green Transformation” — program planned to run, details are not yet known.

What can you raise funds for?

  • Process and product innovations — development and implementation of emission-reducing technologies, including: RES installations supporting production halls, construction, expansion and modernization of factories, projects developing GOZ in plants.
  • Support for interdisciplinarity and cross-sectoral cooperation — enable the creation of innovative solutions with high implementation potential for complex social and technological problems.
  • R&D in the field of green technologies — work on new, ecological solutions and their implementation.
  • International cooperation projects implemented with partners from donor countries.
  • Digital transformation of the economy

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Why act now?

Contractors from Western Europe, as well as Scandinavian countries, are increasingly demanding specific data on sustainable development from Polish suppliers. Norwegian funds allow you to finance these changes instead of burdening the company's current budget with them.

How can we help you? At VIVERNO we not only advise on ESG strategy, carbon footprint and preparation of EPD product declarations. We also have a proven track record in successfully obtaining financing from external funds, including previous editions of NCBR programs. We will guide you through the entire process from the analysis of the eligibility of the project, through the writing of the application, the preparation of the necessary analyzes, to the correct settlement of the grant.

Your journey to green innovation starts here. The new edition of the Norwegian Funds is an opportunity worth taking advantage of. Use our experience in obtaining financing and turn climate requirements into a real profit for your business.

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