# Further Development of National Research Infrastructure for Quantum Technology Research

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** NOK 8,000,000–35,000,000 per project; NOK 43,000,000 total
**Duration:** 5-6 months
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/2025/further-development-national-research-infrastructure-quantum-technology-research/#results
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Provides Norwegian research groups access to updated infrastructure for quantum technology research. Approved Norwegian research organisations and publicly funded administrators of research infrastructure cooperating with Norwegian research organisations may apply.

## Summary

This Research Council of Norway call funds the development and upgrade of national research infrastructure dedicated to quantum technology research. Eligible applicants are Norwegian research organisations and publicly funded operators of research infrastructure in partnership with Norwegian research groups. The total available budget is NOK 43 million distributed across multiple projects of NOK 8-35 million each.

## Who should apply

- Norwegian research organisations (universities, institutes)
- Public administrators of research infrastructure partnering with Norwegian research groups
- Teams with existing or proposed quantum technology research programmes
- Infrastructure operators seeking to upgrade experimental or computational capacity

## Key dates

- Deadline: 30 April 2025 (verify current status on RCN website)
- Project duration: 5-6 months
- Total call budget: NOK 43 million across multiple awards

## Tips for applicants

- Infrastructure partnerships are mandatory, frame your application around the joint benefit to multiple Norwegian research groups, not a single lab.
- RCN prioritises quantum technology as a strategic area; align your infrastructure plan with Norway's quantum roadmap where possible.
- Emphasise readiness and realistic timelines for the 5-6 month execution window; over-scoped or vague deployment plans will weaken the competitive position.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much can I apply for in this RCN quantum infrastructure call?

Between NOK 8 million and NOK 35 million per project; the call distributes NOK 43 million total across multiple awards.

### Who is eligible to apply for this Research Council of Norway infrastructure grant?

Norwegian research organisations and publicly funded operators of research infrastructure that partner with Norwegian research groups.

### What is the project duration for this quantum technology infrastructure call?

Projects run for 5-6 months from funding decision.

### Do I need a partner organisation to apply?

Yes, publicly funded infrastructure operators must cooperate with Norwegian research organisations, and research organisations should frame applications around shared infrastructure benefit.

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