Research Council of Norway / Norges forskningsråd

Researcher Project for ICT Renewal and Development

Last update: Jul 10, 2025 Last update: Jul 10, 2025

Details

Location:Norway
Norway
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity type:Government / Public Sector
Status:Awarded
Budget: NOK 205,000,000
Award ceiling: NOK 12,000,000
Award floor: NOK 4,000,000
Sector:ICT & Telecommunications, Research & Innovation
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Government / Public Bodies, Academic Institutions, Other, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)(health enterprises/hospitals with statutory tasks in research and development and private, non-profit hospitals that are included in the Ministry of Health and Care Services' measurement system for research)
Eligible applicant countries: Norway
Norway
Date posted: Sep 4, 2024

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Description

Application type: Researcher Project
Application deadline: Open-ended
Relevant thematic areas for this call: Enabling technologies
Target groups: Research organisations
Funding scale: NOK 4 000 000-12 000 000
Amount of funding presumed available for this call for proposals: NOK 205 000 000
Project duration: 36-96 months

Purpose: The purpose of this call is to promote innovation and development in research that can contribute to advancing the international research front in ICT, including digital security and sovereignty, the next generation of data processing/ICT systems and other ICT research areas. The research will contribute to sustainable social development. The call is aimed at researchers who have demonstrated the ability to conduct research of high scientific quality.

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About the Sectors

ICT & Telecommunications

Features information and communication technologies, digital systems, and telecommunications infrastructure and services.


Key areas:
  • ICT systems, software, and digital solutions
  • Telecommunications networks and services
  • Digitalization, data, and communication tools

Research & Innovation

Focuses on collecting data, generating new knowledge, and applying it to develop improved methods, technologies, products, and solutions across sectors.


Key areas:
  • Scientific research, studies, and investigations
  • Innovation programs and applied R&D initiatives
  • Technology development
  • Space-related research and exploration themes

Locations

Norway

Norway invests in transport networks, offshore energy infrastructure, renewable power generation, and digital connectivity to support its diversified economy. Oil and gas revenues, managed through sovereign wealth funds, provide strong financing capacity for infrastructure development. Major projects include tunnels, bridges, and electrified transport systems across challenging terrain. Climate transition, regional connectivity, and sustainable energy expansion guide long-term planning.

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