# Proof-of-Concept – Research Commercialisation from Publicly Funded Research 2025

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Budget:** NOK 1M–5M
**Duration:** 12–36 months
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/2025/verification-commercialisation-publicly-funded-research/#results
**Last verified:** 9 August 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports maturing and validating new technologies from the laboratory toward commercial exploitation and/or societal innovation; aligns with Horizon Europe EIC-Transition objectives. Publicly funded research organisations, TTOs and related entities eligible.

## Summary

The Research Council of Norway's Proof-of-Concept scheme provides NOK 1-5 million for researchers to mature and validate new technologies from the laboratory toward market commercialisation. The programme supports commercial exploitation of publicly funded research and aligns with Horizon Europe EIC-Transition objectives. With a rolling open-ended deadline and flexible 12-36 month timelines, it is well suited to researchers seeking to bridge the gap between discovery and market entry.

## Who should apply

- Researchers with novel technologies or ideas ready to move beyond proof-of-principle
- Applicants based at Norwegian research institutions or eligible to work in Norway
- Projects with credible commercial potential aligned with EIC-Transition stage
- Teams willing to engage with industry partners or commercialisation advisors

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline: applications accepted continuously
- Project duration: 12-36 months
- Total pool: NOK 135 million across all awards

## Tips for applicants

- Align your proposal with Horizon Europe EIC-Transition criteria; RCN uses this benchmark to assess technology-readiness and commercialisation fit.
- Evidence of market validation or customer discovery strengthens your case, include meetings with potential users or industry partners.
- Emphasise risk mitigation and go/no-go decision points; reviewers expect realism about technical and market uncertainties.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding is available in the Research Council of Norway Proof-of-Concept scheme?

Individual projects receive NOK 1-5 million; the total scheme pool is NOK 135 million.

### What is the timeline for a Proof-of-Concept project?

Projects run for 12-36 months depending on scope and stage of technology maturation.

### Is there a deadline for the Proof-of-Concept scheme?

No; the scheme operates on a rolling basis with continuous application windows.

### Who can apply to the Proof-of-Concept scheme?

Researchers based at Norwegian institutions working on technologies ready to move from laboratory validation toward commercialisation.

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