Support for Participation in REACH: Incubator Programme for Commercialisation of Research
Support for Participation in REACH: Incubator Programme for Commercialisation of Research funds research teams’ incubator fees to explore global markets and advance research-based technology towards commercialisation.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: August 28, 2026 (REACH admission) | October 9, 2026, 13:00 CEST (Funding application)
Funding Amounts: Up to NOK 200,000 per project for 6–9 months; up to NOK 400,000 total
Summary: Covers REACH participation fees for research commercialisation projects exploring global market opportunities.
Key Information: Applicants must have an ongoing or recently completed Research Council-funded Qualification or Verification project.
Description
The Research Council of Norway funds participation fees in REACH for up to two ongoing or recently completed commercialisation projects. Open to all thematic areas, the call supports projects with unique technology or research results seeking commercial opportunities in a global market. Its goals are to accelerate the path from research to market, strengthen commercial development and reduce risk.
REACH is a Silicon Valley-based incubator run through Nordic Innovation House for Nordic research-based technology projects and spinouts with international ambitions. It combines workshops, expert mentoring and meetings with potential customers, partners and investors. Participants work to validate market potential, refine their value propositions and pitches, build international networks and develop a clearer commercialisation pathway.
