India and Norway have solidified their strategic science and innovation partnership by signing five key agreements in Oslo on May 18, 2026, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. The agreements, signed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) of India, focus on critical areas such as clean energy, offshore wind, sustainability, geosciences, and academic collaboration. The Ministry of Science & Technology highlighted that these collaborations aim to foster bilateral research, innovation, and technology development, while also promoting institutional partnerships and sustainable growth initiatives.

Among the key agreements is a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Research Council of Norway (RCN) to enhance cooperation in research and technology. Additionally, CSIR has finalized a Collaboration Agreement with Stiftelsen SINTEF, focusing on sustainability and circularity through joint research programs. Notably, a Project Specific Collaboration Agreement on Ocean Energy has been established, with CSIR providing funding of approximately ₹341 lakh (roughly $410,000 USD) to strengthen India's offshore renewable energy capacity. Furthermore, a five-year MoU between CSIR-NGRI and Emerald Geomodelling aims to develop geoscience solutions for large infrastructure projects in India, marking a significant milestone in India-Norway scientific cooperation.