Bionova receives increased funding in the revised national budget

‘This will enable us to support even more projects that use resources more efficiently and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture, forestry and aquaculture,’ says Silje Lesjø, EVP for Agriculture and Bionova at Innovation Norway.

Bionova will encourage aquaculture operators, farmers and foresters to produce, use and supply renewable energy in the form of fuel, ready-to-use heat or other forms of energy. It will also promote energy efficiency, support the development of profitable energy systems, and help the sector adopt and test new technology. This will strengthen Norway's self-sufficiency and emergency preparedness.

'We have identified a need for investment in storage capacity for digestate. Many industrial biogas plants are now being built or planned, creating an opportunity to use their digestate as organic fertiliser for a wide range of crops,' says Lesjø.

– 'New storage tanks will need to be built on farms without livestock, and this additional funding in the national budget will help make that possible.'

The proposed increase in funding in the Revised National Budget will enable us to support around 40–50 new digestate storage facilities in 2026. If you have specific construction plans, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and submit an application: Bionova – renewable energy, bioeconomy and technology | Innovation Norway

In addition to the increased funding for Bionova, the national funding pot for agricultural investments will also increase by NOK 50 million.