# Forsterkningsmidler til pågående prosjekter for å knytte kompetanse og resultater av IKT-forskning til forsvarssektoren

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** Kr 200,000–4,500,000
**Duration:** 12–36 months
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/utlysninger/2024/forsterkningsmidler-ikt-forskning-forsvarssektoren/#results
**Last verified:** 26 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supplementary funding for ongoing projects in AI, autonomy and/or quantum technology to transfer competence and results to the defence sector. Only approved Norwegian research organisations may apply. Total available Kr 15,000,000.

## Summary

The Research Council of Norway offers supplementary funding of NOK 200,000-4,500,000 to top up ongoing research projects in AI, autonomy, and quantum technology, with a focus on transferring competence and results to the defence sector. The call is open to approved Norwegian research organisations and operates on a rolling basis, with a total pool of NOK 15 million available. Projects run 12-36 months.

## Who should apply

- Approved Norwegian research organisations (universities, institutes, research centres)
- Teams with an active, fundable ongoing project in AI, autonomy, or quantum technology
- Projects with a clear defence-sector application or technology-transfer pathway
- Research groups able to deliver knowledge transfer or competence sharing with defence stakeholders

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline, applications accepted continuously
- Project duration 12-36 months
- Total available funding pool NOK 15 million

## Tips for applicants

- This is supplementary funding: your project must already be approved and running; use this call to extend scope or accelerate defence-relevant outputs.
- The defence-sector angle is gating, articulate the specific defence application or technology-transfer goal clearly in the proposal.
- Rolling deadline means you can apply any time, but RCN processes batches; clarify submission windows and review cycles with the RCN contact.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I apply for this funding if my project hasn't started yet?

No, this call funds supplementary work on ongoing projects only, your project must already be approved and active.

### How much supplementary funding can I request?

Between NOK 200,000 and NOK 4,500,000 per project, depending on scope and defence-sector relevance.

### Who is eligible to apply?

Approved Norwegian research organisations, universities, institutes, and research centres with active projects in AI, autonomy, or quantum technology.

### What does 'rolling deadline' mean?

Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year; verify exact submission windows and review cycles with the Research Council of Norway.

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