# Disruptive teknologier for å løse globale utfordringer

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Deadline:** 3 November 2026 (Skissefrist (NOI): 3 March 2026; full proposal deadline 3 November 2026; second deadline 18 November 2026)
**Consortium:** Required — multi-country international consortium
**Application:** 2-stage: outline (NOI) → full proposal
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/utlysninger/internasjonale-fellesutlysninger/disruptive-teknologier-globale-utfordringer/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

International joint call (2026 Joint Initiative) harnessing disruptive technologies to address global challenges and accelerate progress toward UN SDGs. Norwegian applicants must partner with international consortia. Thematic areas: enabling technologies, democracy and global development. Norwegian host institution required.

## Summary

The Research Council of Norway's "Disruptive teknologier for å løse globale utfordringer" call funds international research consortia deploying disruptive technologies to address global challenges and accelerate progress toward UN Sustainable Development Goals. Norwegian applicants must lead or partner within a multi-country consortium and host the project at a Norwegian institution. The 2026 Joint Initiative emphasises enabling technologies, democracy, and global development across two submission deadlines.

## Who should apply

- Research leaders at Norwegian institutions hosting an international consortium
- Teams addressing global challenges in enabling technologies, democracy, or development
- Consortia spanning multiple countries with clear roles and complementary expertise
- Projects explicitly mapped to one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals

## Key dates

- Outline (NOI) deadline 3 March 2026; full proposal deadline 3 November 2026; second full proposal deadline 18 November 2026
- Two-stage evaluation: competitive outline review leading to full proposal invitation
- Consortium-based, multi-country requirement

## Tips for applicants

- The outline (NOI) is gating, invest in clarity on the disruptive-technology angle and SDG link before full proposal. Weak outlines will not advance.
- International consortium building takes time; identify and secure commitment letters from non-Norwegian partners early; the call rewards genuine multi-country collaboration, not token partnerships.
- Map your technology explicitly to global-scale challenges and UN SDGs in plain terms; reviewers assess feasibility and societal relevance together, not innovation alone.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need an international consortium to apply?

Yes, the call requires a multi-country international consortium. Norwegian applicants must partner across borders and host the project at a Norwegian institution.

### What disruptive technologies are in scope?

The call emphasises enabling technologies alongside democracy and global development themes; consult the call text for specific technology areas aligned with UN SDGs.

### What is the outline (NOI) deadline?

The NOI deadline is 3 March 2026. Outlines must pass review before full proposals can be submitted by either 3 November or 18 November 2026.

### Can Norwegian researchers apply without hosting the project?

No, the call requires a Norwegian host institution for the consortium project. Norwegian applicants lead or co-lead within their national team.

### How does this call align with UN SDGs?

Applicants must explicitly map their disruptive-technology project to one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals; SDG alignment is a core evaluation criterion.

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