Verification: Research Commercialisation from Publicly Funded Research Organisations 2026
The Research Council of Norway's Verification grant funds early-stage validation and maturation of research innovations to speed their commercial and societal adoption.
Funder: Research Council of Norway
Due Dates: Open-ended (rolling submission; call will close when funds are exhausted or at year-end transition)
Funding Amounts: NOK 1,000,000–5,000,000 per project (12–36 months); total call budget NOK 190,000,000.
Summary: Supports Norwegian research organisations, TTOs, and start-ups in validating and maturing research-based innovations for commercial or societal uptake.
Key Information: Applications are processed continuously; notification at least one week before closure.
Description
This grant from the Research Council of Norway is designed to accelerate the commercialisation and societal application of research results from publicly funded research organisations. The scheme supports projects that mature and validate new technologies and innovations, particularly those at early development stages (TRL 2–7), to bridge the gap between research and real-world use. The call is open to all subject areas and aims to foster knowledge-intensive business creation and societal innovations, contributing to Norway's sustainability and low-emission goals.
