Research Council of Norway / Norges forskningsråd

Qualification – Research Commercialisation from Publicly Funded Research 2025

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Location:Norway
Norway
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity type:Government / Public Sector
Status:Open
Budget: NOK 50,000,000
Award ceiling: NOK 500,000
Award floor: NOK 100,000
Sector:Private Sector & Trade, Research & Innovation
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Government / Public Bodies, Academic Institutions, Private Sector, Other, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)(health enterprises/hospitals)
Eligible citizenships:Norway
Norway
Date posted: Mar 10, 2025

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Objectives: The Research Council's commercialisation support aims to facilitate the implementation of publicly funded research through enhanced commercial exploi...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants for the commercialisation project funding include approved Norwegian research organisations, technology transfer offices (TTOs), and start-up companies originating from these research organisations specifically for the purpose of commercialising research results. Sole proprietorships are not permitted. ...

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Application type: Commercialisation Project Application deadline: Open-ended Relevant thematic areas for this call: Trade and industry Target groups: Industry, Research organisations Funding scale: NOK 100 000-500 000 Amount of funding presumed available
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About the Sectors

Private Sector & Trade

Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.


Key areas:
  • Private sector development and SME/MSME support
  • Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business growth initiatives
  • Trade facilitation, import/export, and market access
  • Commerce, retail/wholesale, and free trade mechanisms

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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