NORCE Norwegian Research Centre
- Type
- Research, Education & Health Organisation
- Location
- Bergen, Norway
- Industries
- Animal feed, Controlled environment agriculture, Food ingredients & products, Bio-energy & biomaterials, Waste efficiency, New food processing techniques, Alternative proteins, Food safety & quality
- Domains
- Plant based primary products, Algae, Feed
- Technologies
- Artificial intelligence, Decision support software, Machine learning, Sensor technology, Environmental sensing, Analytical measurement, Drones & unmanned vehicles, Enzyme technology
About NORCE Norwegian Research Centre
NORCE is an independent research institute that conducts research, development, and innovation in collaboration with public and private-sector partners. Its work is aimed at helping decision-makers make informed, sustainable choices for the future.
The institute covers a broad portfolio across energy, health, climate, environment, society, and technology. NORCE positions itself as one of Norway’s largest independent research institutes, with activities spread across multiple Norwegian cities and a strong ambition to be nationally and European-leading in its priority areas.
Core Values
- Sustainability: NORCE consistently frames its work around sustainable choices, long-term perspectives, and research that supports the green transition.
- Independence: As an independent research institute, NORCE emphasizes objective, evidence-based knowledge that can be used by both public and private stakeholders.
- Interdisciplinarity: The institute brings together expertise across fields to address complex challenges that cannot be solved within a single discipline.
- Innovation and impact: NORCE focuses on research and services that are meant to be used in society and industry, not only published academically.
- Collaboration: It works closely with universities, clusters, centres, industry, and public-sector actors to turn research into practical solutions.
Unique Aspects
- Broad national footprint: NORCE has a presence along the entire Norwegian coast and operates from around 10 Norwegian cities, giving it strong regional insight alongside national reach.
- Large independent institute: The institute reports around 750 employees and, including subsidiaries, about 1,100 employees worldwide, making it one of Norway’s largest independent research organizations.
- Extensive infrastructure base: NORCE combines laboratories, test centres, and specialized infrastructures such as Ullrigg, OpenLab Drilling, and other facilities that support full-scale testing and qualification.
- Leadership in strategic centres: NORCE leads or participates in several national research centres, including HyValue for hydrogen and CSSR for sustainable subsurface resources, strengthening its role in major transition areas.
- Multi-sector expertise: Its work spans energy, climate, environment, health, society, and technology, allowing it to connect insights across sectors such as aquaculture, offshore energy, public services, and digital systems.