# 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Deadline:** 3 November 2026 (Full application deadline; Notice of Intent (NOI) deadline was 3 March 2026)
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Application:** 2-stage: Notice of Intent (3 Mar 2026) → full application (3 Nov 2026)
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/International-joint-calls/disruptive-technologies-global-challenges/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

International joint call harnessing disruptive technologies to address global challenges and accelerate progress towards UN SDGs. Projects must address at least one of the 17 SDGs. Transnational consortium required.

## Summary

The 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges funds transnational research consortia tackling the UN Sustainable Development Goals using cutting-edge technologies. The call requires a minimum of three entities from three different EU member states plus Norwegian participation. This two-stage competition (Notice of Intent in March, full applications in November) is open to researchers in Norway working on technology-driven solutions to pressing global challenges.

## Who should apply

- Research teams based in Norway or partnering with Norwegian institutions
- Consortium leads able to coordinate 3+ partners across 3+ EU member states
- Projects applying disruptive or emerging technologies to UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Researchers in any discipline aligned with SDG targets

## Key dates

- Notice of Intent deadline: 3 March 2026
- Full application deadline: 3 November 2026
- Two-stage evaluation: pre-screening of NOIs, then competitive review of full proposals

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium strength matters equally to science: ensure each partner brings distinctive expertise and a named contact with decision-making authority.
- SDG alignment must be explicit and ambitious, frame your disruptive technology not as incremental improvement but as a paradigm shift for that challenge.
- Verify all three+ EU member states and Norwegian partner institutions meet their national funding body eligibility criteria before submission; cross-border compliance delays are common.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I apply to this call if I am based in a non-EU country?

The call requires consortium participation from Norway and at least 3 entities across 3 EU member states; Norwegian-based researchers are eligible, but the consortium as a whole must include these cross-border partners.

### What counts as a 'disruptive technology' for this call?

The call targets emerging or transformative technologies that can accelerate progress on the UN SDGs; early-stage, high-impact innovations are favoured, but see the detailed call text for specific technology areas within scope.

### Do all consortium partners need to be academic institutions?

The call text does not restrict partners to universities; research institutes, industry, and non-profit organisations may participate, provided they meet the funding eligibility criteria of their respective national bodies.

### What happens if my Notice of Intent is not selected?

Only NOIs passing the pre-screening round may proceed to the full application stage; unsuccessful pre-screening means no invitation to submit the full proposal.

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