# Industry-oriented Quantum Technology

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Deadline:** 14 October 2026
**Consortium:** Required — collaboration between companies and research organisations
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/2026/naringsrettet-kvanteteknologi/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Invests in projects supporting a competitive business sector through quantum technology R&D, strengthening interaction between companies and research organisations and triggering private R&D investment.

## Summary

This Research Council of Norway call funds quantum technology R&D projects run jointly by companies and research organisations in Norway. It targets consortia aiming to strengthen business-research collaboration and trigger private R&D investment in quantum technology. The call runs annually, with the current deadline set for 14 October 2026.

## Who should apply

- Consortia pairing at least one company with a research organisation
- Applicants based in Norway
- Projects focused on quantum technology R&D
- Teams able to show a path to private R&D investment and business competitiveness

## Key dates

- Deadline: 14 October 2026
- Call runs annually

## Tips for applicants

- Frame the proposal around business competitiveness, not just technical novelty, the call explicitly prioritises a competitive business sector outcome.
- Document how the project will trigger additional private R&D investment beyond the grant itself, as this is a named scope criterion.
- Secure firm commitments from both a company and a research organisation partner early, since the consortium structure is a gating requirement.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Industry-oriented Quantum Technology grant from the Research Council of Norway?

Consortia combining companies and research organisations based in Norway working on quantum technology R&D.

### Is a consortium required for this grant?

Yes, collaboration between at least one company and one research organisation is required.

### When is the deadline for this call?

The deadline is 14 October 2026.

### Does this call repeat every year?

Yes, the Research Council of Norway runs this call annually.

### What kind of projects does this grant fund?

It funds quantum technology R&D projects that strengthen business-research collaboration and aim to trigger further private R&D investment.

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