Security, Reliability and Resilience in Digital Ecosystems
This grant supports interdisciplinary research to strengthen the security, reliability, and resilience of Norway's digital ecosystems, focusing on ICT, digital sovereignty, and critical digital infrastructure.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: June 10, 2026
Funding Amounts: NOK 20–30 million per project (approx. €1.7–2.5M); total call budget NOK 200.8 million; project duration 36–60 months
Summary: Funds interdisciplinary research to enhance the security, reliability, and resilience of digital ecosystems in Norway.
Key Information: Project Owner must be an approved Norwegian research organisation; at least two non-research Norwegian partners required.
Description
This grant supports large-scale research projects aimed at increasing the security, reliability, and resilience of digital ecosystems. Projects should generate new knowledge in information and communication technology (ICT) and may integrate technology research with disciplines such as social sciences and humanities. The goal is to strengthen Norway’s national capacity to withstand, adapt to, and recover from digital threats, ensuring the continuity of critical societal functions and reducing vulnerabilities. Projects are expected to facilitate the development of new security products, processes, and services, and may also inform policy development.
Key thematic priorities include digital sovereignty, balancing control and openness, and tackling challenges related to digital platforms, infrastructures, data flows, automation, artificial intelligence, and regulatory environments. Interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaborations are strongly encouraged.
