Telemark Research Institute

Telemark Research Institute (Norwegian: Telemarksforsking) is a Norwegian government-funded research institute, headquartered in Bø, Telemark. It was founded in 1986 and is one of nine regional research institutes in Norway which are funded by the Research Council of Norway. It is organised as a foundation. Its main focus areas are cultural studies, regional studies, innovation, health and social issues, and entrepreneurship.