Projects - Preparedness

Open, transparent modelling for the transition to natural refrigerants.

The Horizon Europe project OLiMPUS will develop new lithium-ion LMFP||graphite battery cells that are cost-effective, safe, and sustainable, and that can be efficiently produced using European materials.

LOOP converts agri-food waste into biopolymers for sustainable packaging, coatings and biofertilizers, reducing food waste, fossil materials and emissions through circular biotechnology.

KnoWare will develop the first scientific methodology to detect and forecast emerging capabilities in General Purpose AI systems, before they fully materialize, helping AI providers, regulators, and organizations stay ahead of AI risks.

The project enhances resilience, safety, and security of Automated Air Traffic Management under rare high impact events.

We will conduct research on making telecommunications infrastructure quantum-secure using QKD, a technology that, in the long term, will be crucial to ensuring that sensitive data is not compromised.

FIT-HORIZONS aims to develop a holistic, intelligent and flexible design tool environment that will accelerate the adoption of multiple decarbonising retrofit technologies for various vessel types.

The project aims to develop robust thin film piezoelectric microelectromechanical systems (TFPMEMS) for future advanced micro- and nanotechnological applications, implementing mitigation strategies to increase tolerance and prevent critical...

REACT is a Horizon Europe project developing an innovative tandem electrochemical process to directly convert industrial CO₂ streams into valuable olefines mixtures for sustainable polymers, chemicals, and fuels.

SINTEF provides cost estimates, projections, and a socio-economic analysis that form a solid basis for the future design of the user-controlled personal assistance (UCPA) scheme.

The BlueNature Centre will develop concrete, research-based solutions for the sustainable use of marine and coastal spaces and natural resources.

Collaboration, competence development and sustainable resource use in everyday life and crisis — The main goal of the project is to learn how the fire and rescue service should use drones as a response service for alarms and reported incidents. The...

Increased use of large floating closed cages by increasing understanding of interactions between fish density, behaviour and hydrodynamics, and assessing failure mechanisms to ensure structural integrity.

Snow Crab Facts develops a knowledge base on the snow crab fishery, examining how regulation and delivery models affect value creation, employment, and coastal communities in Northern Norway.

We develop systems for the collection of hydroacoustic data in commercial fishery, with processing and analysis methods enabling use in stock assessment and precision fishery.

VERA explores patient and staff views on meaningful outcomes in women’s health services at the Salvation Army’s Street Hospital, forming a basis for an evaluation framework.

The project aims to improve support for vulnerable youth through cross-service collaboration, ensuring support, better health, and opportunities to complete education and participate in society.

The project will strengthen the resilience, security, and reliability of tomorrow’s mobile systems against increasingly intelligent adversaries.

The NORHyWAY Hydrogen Valley showcase hydrogen’s vital role in driving the green transition, while actively tackling sector-specific challenges.

The Saltation project aims to develop a foundational theoretical framework for understanding the complex interplay of forces and processes governing salt precipitation during CO₂ storage.

Developing resilient offshore renewable energy systems combining wave, wind and solar power to deliver low-cost clean electricity and support the green transition.

BYEAST vil utvikle nye gjærstammer spesielt for produksjon av enkeltcelleprotein til fôr.

The project aims to provide knowledge about solutions for sludge collection in closed containment systems, with a focus on maintaining safe food production, fish welfare and the external environment.

BlueGreenFood aims to develop sustainable methods to preserve and use seaweed, ensuring stable supply, reducing climate impact, and creating healthy products in circular value chains.

The project aims to transform industrial waste streams, biological rest materials and surplus energy into valuable feed ingredients to reduce Norwayʼs dependence on imported feed raw materials.

The UPGriD project develops next-generation modeling tools that will help improve the utilisation of power components and the electricity grid.

Develop and validate circular and sustainable electronic products, manufacturing processes, and business models that enhance value creation and resilience in Norwegian electronics value chains.

The ESA STARS project explores the feasibility of inter-domain routing algorithms in space-based networks to pave the way to a network convergence between terrestrial and space.

Beam me up! aims to enhance building stock models for circular urban development by incorporating diverse data sources to predict construction material streams for reuse, repurposing, and recycling.

CaptureY establishes a deeper understanding of the political, regulatory, and techno-economic conditions for implementing carbon capture and storage in waste-to-energy facilities.

The project will map challenges and potential strategies for circular models in the electronics industry, with a focus on product design, material usage, business models, and sustainability data.

Some industrial machine parts wear out quickly. Good foundry technology and modern grain refiners makes it possible to produce parts that last much longer before needing replacement.

DigiVita brings together research, industry and the public sector to develop digital solutions that promote health, strengthen self-management and reduce pressure on health services.

The “eCO₂ industries project: Towards Climate-Positive Industries” is a Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETPartnership) project aiming to accelerate the transition of hard-to-abate industries towards net-zero, and even climate-positive...

The project strengthens the international collaboration on the well integrity topic covering the full well life cycle across petroleum, geothermal, and CO₂ storage applications.

IPN HyTemp aims to develop an innovative high-temperature heat pump (HTHP) for industrial applications, based on a reversed Stirling cycle using hydrogen (H₂) as the working fluid.

The NEMEGIS project will contribute to the transition to an SF₆-free power grid in Norway and Europe, without compromising grid resilience.

SINTEF and St. Olavs Hospital develop new technology for image guidance and artificial intelligence in bronchoscopy – to improve decision support in lung cancer diagnostics.

The main goal of the project is to improve the clinical understanding of relationships between clinical/radiological characteristics, disease courses, and treatment responses in patients with central nervous system tumors. The project focuses on...

The project will establish a new measurement method for the smallest plastic particles – nanoplastics. We will map where the nanoplastics come from, test new ways to remove them, and examine how industry and society can contribute to the solution.

The objective of the project is to contribute to the reconstruction of Ukraine through systematic sharing of expertise between Norwegian and Ukrainian actors across the construction value chain, the research and academic sector, and governmental...

The research project SafeLiMAR aims to make Li‑ion battery systems safer by improving design practices, operational procedures, and overall competence in the maritime sector.

The project will develop and demonstrate an entirely new concept for the separator used in electrochemical devices, with demonstration in Li-ion batteries

SFI Seaweed unites academia, industry and the public sector to develop knowledge and technology for a sustainable macroalgae industry.

SHARP will enable safer handling of ammonia through experimental campaigns, development of validated models and case studies.

This project will generate new knowledge on how hydrogen affects welded steel joints in offshore pipelines. This will support more reliable transport of oil and gas, reduce the risk of leaks, environmental damage and major accidents, strengthening...

SURFER will support Europe’s energy transition by creating more resilient, decarbonised energy systems by advancing hydrogen electrolysers.

Circular use of feathers via innovative tech that turns them into feed and biodegradable materials, returning nutrients to soil. Less waste, better resource use, and a sustainable food chain.

The aim of the project is to explore how civilian 5G technologies can be adopted in defence and international peacekeeping operations to enhance operational effectiveness and interoperability.

We aim to develop a practice-oriented knowledge base on how biological processes can more effectively utilise aquaculture sludge and enable new, sustainable value chains.

The project enables assurance-driven security engineering by combining AI-based assurance services, digital twins, and SecDevOps/MLOps to continuously assess, validate, and improve security and compliance across system lifecycles.

Phase 1 aims to cut FOWT towing costs by reducing conservatism through better knowledge, validated methods, and a guideline for safe, efficient operations.

The objective of the feasibility study is to assess the potential for developing and implementing an information system for provision of Assistive Technology (AT) that can be integrated into existing Health and Education Information Systems in Uganda...

The project will develop a sustainable value chain for Norwegian skate, a by-catch and underutilised marine resource, by turning it into high-value ingredients for nutraceuticals, food and pet food.

A CETP research project aiming to make carbon capture more efficient, safer, and environmentally friendly. It focuses on improving how to manage the chemical solvents that are used to capture CO¬2 from industrial emissions.

Pre-project for the establishment of a greenhouse for tomato production using surplus heat from a datacenter

The project will develop a calculation model for the mass flow of sludge from feeding to on-site storage – for open marine fish farms. Proposals for uniform terminology will also be developed.

The project examines how Northern Norway can develop efficient and integrated logistics solutions for CO₂ transport.

Ecosystem Monitoring and Scaling for Climate Change Impacts

The EU project eREGENERATE is working to develop a new generation of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology that can remove CO₂ directly from the air in a more efficient, affordable, and sustainable way.

The overarching objective of INCLUCity+ is to support the development of the 15 minute city (15mC) that equitably integrates the diverse needs of logistics operations and children/teenagers, while addressing socio-spatial inequalities.

The jAInitor project aims to develop new solutions that help building managers detect faults in HVAC systems earlier and fix them faster. Instead of relying on threshold alarms or manual inspections, jAInitor will use artificial intelligence (AI) to...

To improve the understanding of wind turbine noise generation, propagation and impact on humans, under all Norwegian atmospheric and topographic conditions.

The ReCirc4Future project will explore novel exploitation of the side streams crude glycerol, urea fatty fraction and spent bleaching earth, that arise from omega-3 production.

The VOCSimPRO project aims to modernize and expand SINTEF’s simulation tool VOCSim. By implementing it in a modern programming language and developing new methods for calibration and uncertainty analysis, VOCSimPRO will enable emission analysis...

Can lights increase shrimp trawl catches while reducing bycatch? This project explores how shrimp trawlers can apply light to attract shrimp and help juvenile fish escape.

The main goal of the project is to create collaborations between research environments, industry and society in Trøndelag and Västernorrland in sustainable materials and chemicals production.

The goal is to analyse different areas of use for fish sludge, & provide a scientific decision support for identifying the most promising value chain from a resource & environment perspective.

Provide better Arctic oil-spill detection using satellites and real-time monitoring, and enable faster, coordinated response to reduce environmental harm and protect communities.

Optimising agrivoltaic O&M across Europe by investigating context-specific challenges, innovating sensor and control systems, and co-designing a predictive, cost-efficient management strategy.

A Horizon Europe project developing an integrated suite of robotic, digital, and AI-based technologies to support the full renovation process, from inspection and diagnosis to repair, safety, planning, and sustainability assessment.

The primary goal of this project is to test if ultrasound scanning of the thyroid gland is feasible using a robotic arm, without any radiologist present.

TRACE develops knowledge and methods for the sustainable development of the transport sector.

The project develops new insights into how we can build greater robustness in the food system by fostering east–west collaboration between regions, rather than traditional north–south approaches.

We will develop, demonstrate and monitor data-driven solutions that enhance the energy efficiency and energy flexibility of existing and new buildings for the decarbonization for the building sector.

How can we reduce food waste and at the same time preserve the quality of Norwegian fruit and vegetables? This is the question that researchers at SINTEF Ocean want to answer this project.

Quantum computing is rapidly emerging as a transformative technology for science, industry, and society. With the Q-NRI project, Norway is taking a decisive step to build national competence and infrastructure for the quantum era. SINTEF plays a...

The ReSEAlience project, titled "Unlocking the Potential of Seaweeds and Halophytes through Biorefinery for Enhanced Resilience in the Aquaculture, Agri-Food, and Chemical Industries," seeks to revolutionize marine biomass use by developing a...

The EDA SHABAM project address the future of robust and flexible military radio communications.

This project focuses on responsible integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into general practice in Germany, specifically through co-development of an AI-powered chatbot.

Model and reduce the uncertainties in lifetime prediction of marine risers based on targeted probability levels using probablistic and multi-fidelity modelling relying on measurement data.

Detect and mitigate climate change risk damage for optimal property value preservation

Integrated governance model for sustainable, resilient, adaptive, and people-centered urban transport

In MarineGuardian, the goal is to develop more sustainable fishing practices by promoting innovative fishing gear and technologies.

INDEE3 supports sustainable cooling and heating in India by promoting natural refrigerants, reducing emissions, and boosting cold chain efficiency in food, seafood, and building sectors.

The project conducts follow-up research on the “Usability Program,” which aims to improve the usability of the Helseplattformen system. Insights from the research will help the Program achieve its goals. Increased usability leads to greater...

Geodata Space for Smart Water Monitoring & Response from Extreme Weather

Our aim is to develop a next-generation diagnostic device that can detect carbapenemase-producing bacteria directly from patient samples - such as blood, urine, or swabs - in under 15 minutes, without the need for time-consuming lab cultures.

QSENS aims to improve upon Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detector quantum sensors (SNSPDs). SNSPDs can be utilized as stand-alone sensors or a components in quantum computers or quantum communication.

SeaWeave aims to pioneer new knowledge and technologies for a blue biorefinery model, focusing on converting red and brown seaweed into innovative and sustainable fibers and dyes, contributing to increased valorization of underutilized renewable...

Sustainable transformation of rural communities via technical, social and organizational innovations

By turning waste into a resource, we aim to contribute to a more sustainable and circular future for seafood production.

The AQUAbubble project focuses on nanobubble technology to boost sustainability and productivity in land-based fish and microalgae production.

- Improving energy production and safety in biocarbon value chains

Optimizing Yard Operations (OYO) will provide innovative technology that incorporates optimization algorithms for planning resource-efficient stabling and shunting in train yards.

A toolkit for sustainable integration of solar cells in the Norwegian built environment

Reducing societal risk in a changing climate using nature-based solutions in sustainable urban area development

Development of an energy efficient method for thermal energy storage using ice slurry in dairies, with a focus on reducing peak loads, optimising energy use and ensuring high product quality.

The main objective of the FlexForge project is to develop a flexible and adaptable forging line that combines high efficiency, enhanced sustainability, and the ability to rapidly adjust to production demands.

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