Research Council of Norway
Disruptive teknologier for å løse globale utfordringer
Pre-proposal (NOI) deadline 3 March 2026
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The Research Council of Norway's "Disruptive teknologier for å løse globale utfordringer" call funds international research consortia deploying disruptive technologies to address global challenges and accelerate progress toward UN Sustainable Development Goals. Norwegian applicants must lead or partner within a multi-country consortium and host the project at a Norwegian institution. The 2026 Joint Initiative emphasises enabling technologies, democracy, and global development across two submission deadlines.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Deadline | 3 November 2026 |
| Consortium | Required — international joint consortium across participating countries |
| Application | 2-stage: Notice of Intent (3 March 2026) → full application (3 November 2026) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
International joint initiative harnessing disruptive technologies to address global challenges and accelerate progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Who Should Apply
- •Research leaders at Norwegian institutions hosting an international consortium
- •Teams addressing global challenges in enabling technologies, democracy, or development
- •Consortia spanning multiple countries with clear roles and complementary expertise
- •Projects explicitly mapped to one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals
Key Dates
- •Outline (NOI) deadline 3 March 2026; full proposal deadline 3 November 2026; second full proposal deadline 18 November 2026
- •Two-stage evaluation: competitive outline review leading to full proposal invitation
- •Consortium-based, multi-country requirement
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The outline (NOI) is gating, invest in clarity on the disruptive-technology angle and SDG link before full proposal. Weak outlines will not advance.
- ✓International consortium building takes time; identify and secure commitment letters from non-Norwegian partners early; the call rewards genuine multi-country collaboration, not token partnerships.
- ✓Map your technology explicitly to global-scale challenges and UN SDGs in plain terms; reviewers assess feasibility and societal relevance together, not innovation alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an international consortium to apply?
Yes, the call requires a multi-country international consortium. Norwegian applicants must partner across borders and host the project at a Norwegian institution.
What disruptive technologies are in scope?
The call emphasises enabling technologies alongside democracy and global development themes; consult the call text for specific technology areas aligned with UN SDGs.
What is the outline (NOI) deadline?
The NOI deadline is 3 March 2026. Outlines must pass review before full proposals can be submitted by either 3 November or 18 November 2026.
Can Norwegian researchers apply without hosting the project?
No, the call requires a Norwegian host institution for the consortium project. Norwegian applicants lead or co-lead within their national team.
How does this call align with UN SDGs?
Applicants must explicitly map their disruptive-technology project to one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals; SDG alignment is a core evaluation criterion.
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