# Verification: Research Commercialisation from Publicly Funded Research Organisations

**Funder:** Research Council of Norway
**Consortium:** Optional - approved research organisations, TTOs and start-up companies originating from research organisations can apply
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** NO
**Official call:** https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/2026/verification-research-commercialisation-from-publicly-funded-research-organisations-2026/
**Last updated:** 6 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Aims to increase use of research results through commercial exploitation and/or societal innovation by maturing and validating new technologies from an early stage to relevant application environments.

## Summary

The Verification programme supports the commercialisation of research results from publicly funded Norwegian research organisations by funding the maturing and validation of new technologies. Eligible applicants include approved research organisations, technology transfer offices, and start-up companies spun out from research organisations. The call operates on a rolling deadline with continuous intake.

## Who should apply

- Approved research organisations and universities in Norway
- Technology transfer offices supporting Norwegian research institutions
- Start-up companies originating from Norwegian research organisations
- Teams with a validated research output ready for commercial development

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline, applications accepted continuously throughout the year
- Single-stage evaluation
- Technology maturation and validation timelines vary by project

## Tips for applicants

- Frame your application around de-risking the technology and reducing time-to-market; the funder prioritises feasibility over speculative innovation.
- Co-applicants from both research and commercial backgrounds strengthen proposals, pair researchers with TTO or business development expertise.
- Document existing proof-of-concept or preliminary validation data; Verification funds the next maturation step, not fundamental research.

## Frequently asked questions

### What types of organisations can apply to the Research Verification programme?

Approved research organisations, technology transfer offices, and start-up companies originating from Norwegian research organisations are eligible.

### Does the Research Verification programme have fixed deadlines?

No, the call operates on a rolling deadline with continuous intake throughout the year.

### What stage of technology development does Verification fund?

The programme funds maturing and validating new technologies to increase commercial exploitation of research results, not fundamental research.

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