Verification: Research Commercialisation from Publicly Funded Research Organisations 2026
Supports the maturation and validation of innovative technologies from publicly funded research to accelerate their commercial or societal impact in Norway.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: June 10, 2026, 13:00 CEST (main annual deadline) | Ongoing (open for rolling submission until funds are exhausted)
Funding Amounts: NOK 1,000,000–5,000,000 per project | Up to 100% of eligible project costs | NOK 190,000,000 total call budget | Project duration: 12–36 months
Summary: Supports the maturation and validation of innovative technologies from publicly funded research organisations to enable commercial exploitation or societal innovation.
Key Information: Eligible applicants: approved research organisations, TTOs, and start-ups originating from research organisations; strict eligibility and partnership rules apply.
Description
This grant aims to accelerate the commercial and societal impact of research by supporting projects that mature and validate new technologies and innovations developed within publicly funded research organisations. The initiative targets the critical early phase between academic research and market or societal uptake, helping to clarify uncertainties and risks that prevent research results from advancing toward commercialisation or broader use. Projects must be based on research outcomes with clear novelty and application potential, representing technological breakthroughs or significant improvements over existing solutions. The call is open to all subject areas and is designed for projects not yet available for commercial sale or societal use.
