# Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

> research institute in Oslo, Norway

**Wikidata**: [Q19383916](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19383916)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/norwegian-institute-of-bioeconomy-research

## Summary
The Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) is a major research institute established in Norway on 1 July 2015, focused on bioeconomy research, development, and innovation. It resulted from the merger of three institutes: Bioforsk, the Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute, and the Norwegian Agricultural Economics Research Institute.

## Key Facts
- Founded on 2015-07-01.
- Predecessor organizations: Bioforsk, Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute, Norwegian Agricultural Economics Research Institute (all merged on 1 July 2015).
- Parent organization: Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
- Headquarters: Ås, Norway (coordinates: 59.6662°N, 10.77423°E).
- Approximately 750 employees.
- Primary industry: research.
- Norwegian acronym: NIBIO.

## FAQs
### Q: When was NIBIO established?
A: NIBIO was established on 1 July 2015 through the merger of three existing research institutes.

### Q: What institutes merged to form NIBIO?
A: NIBIO was formed by merging Bioforsk, the Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute, and the Norwegian Agricultural Economics Research Institute.

### Q: Which government ministry does NIBIO report to?
A: NIBIO is under the parent organization of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

### Q: Where is NIBIO located?
A: NIBIO's headquarters is located in Ås, Norway.

### Q: How many people work at NIBIO?
A: NIBIO has approximately 750 employees.

## Why It Matters
NIBIO is Norway's largest and most comprehensive research institute dedicated to bioeconomy, encompassing agriculture, food, environmental management, and land use. Its formation consolidated significant expertise and resources, strengthening Norway's capacity for innovation and sustainability in sectors crucial for economic development and environmental stewardship. By focusing on the entire value chain from soil to product, NIBIO plays a critical national role in supporting sustainable practices, adapting to climate change, and enhancing competitiveness for Norway's bio-based industries.

## Notable For
- **Merger Creation:** Formed on a specific date (1 July 2015) by merging three distinct Norwegian agricultural/environmental research institutes.
- **Scale:** Norway's largest research institute within its bioeconomy sector, employing approximately 750 people.
- **Integrated Focus:** Unifies research across agriculture, forestry, landscape, and environmental economics under one institute dedicated to bioeconomy.
- **Governmental Structure:** Operates directly under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food as a key national research body.

## Body
### History
- Established on 2015-07-01.
- Created by merging three predecessor institutes on its founding date: Bioforsk, Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute, and Norwegian Agricultural Economics Research Institute.

### Organization & Governance
- Parent organization: Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
- Legal form: Q55190098 (Norwegian Research Institute).
- Norwegian organisation number: 988983837.
- OpenCorporates ID: no/988983837.

### Structure & Location
- Headquarters: Ås, Norway (coordinates: latitude 59.6662, longitude 10.77423).
- Short name: NIBIO.
- Alias: NIBIO.
- Employees: Approximately 750.

### Research & Scope
- Primary industry: research.
- Instance of: research institute.
- Member of: Biodiversity data publishers from Norway.

### Identifiers
- ISIL: NO-1021403
- ISNI: 0000000449109859
- ROR ID: 04aah1z61
- GRID ID: grid.454322.6
- VIAF ID: 18146332908118731924
- Norwegian State Administration Database ID: 57390
- Legal Entity Identifier: 254900YUY8INI5Z6OM14
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/11b71vhz_q

### Online Presence
- Website: http://www.nibio.no/ (in Norwegian)
- Facebook: Nibio.no
- Wikipedia languages: Norwegian, Ukrainian
- Sitelink count: 2

### Funding
- Open Funder Registry Funder ID: 501100013264 (under name "Norsk institutt for Bioøkonomi")

## References

1. Global LEI Index
2. [Source](https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/norsk-institutt-for-biookonomi-nibio-opprettes-1.-juli-2015/id2394764/)
3. official website
4. Open Funder Registry