Support for Participation in REACH: Incubator Programme for Commercialisation of Research
This grant from the Research Council of Norway funds Norwegian research teams to join the REACH Incubator, accelerating commercialisation of research-based innovations in global markets.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 (submission opens) | August 28, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to NOK 200,000 per project (participation fee) | Up to NOK 400,000 total available | Project duration: 6–9 months
Summary: Covers participation fees for Norwegian research commercialisation teams to join the REACH Incubator, accelerating global market entry.
Key Information: Applicants must have an ongoing or recently completed Research Council-funded commercialisation project.
Description
This funding opportunity supports participation in the REACH Incubator Programme, a Silicon Valley-based initiative designed to help Norwegian research-based start-ups and spinouts accelerate the commercialisation of their technologies in global markets. The grant covers participation fees for up to two teams with ongoing or recently completed commercialisation projects funded by the Research Council of Norway. The REACH programme offers hands-on training, expert mentoring, market validation, and networking with international partners and investors, aiming to de-risk and expedite the journey from research to market.
