Research Council of Norway
Forsterkningsmidler til pågående prosjekter for å knytte kompetanse og resultater av IKT-forskning til forsvarssektoren
Rolling deadline
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The Research Council of Norway offers supplementary funding of NOK 200,000-4,500,000 to top up ongoing research projects in AI, autonomy, and quantum technology, with a focus on transferring competence and results to the defence sector. The call is open to approved Norwegian research organisations and operates on a rolling basis, with a total pool of NOK 15 million available. Projects run 12-36 months.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Budget | Kr 500 000-5 000 000 |
| Duration | 12-40 months |
| Consortium | No - supplementary funding for ongoing projects at approved Norwegian research organisations |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | NO |
Eligibility & scope
Supplementary funding for ongoing ICT research projects in AI, autonomy and/or quantum technology to transfer competence and results to the defence sector. Only approved Norwegian research organisations may apply.
Who Should Apply
- •Approved Norwegian research organisations (universities, institutes, research centres)
- •Teams with an active, fundable ongoing project in AI, autonomy, or quantum technology
- •Projects with a clear defence-sector application or technology-transfer pathway
- •Research groups able to deliver knowledge transfer or competence sharing with defence stakeholders
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline, applications accepted continuously
- •Project duration 12-36 months
- •Total available funding pool NOK 15 million
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This is supplementary funding: your project must already be approved and running; use this call to extend scope or accelerate defence-relevant outputs.
- ✓The defence-sector angle is gating, articulate the specific defence application or technology-transfer goal clearly in the proposal.
- ✓Rolling deadline means you can apply any time, but RCN processes batches; clarify submission windows and review cycles with the RCN contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for this funding if my project hasn't started yet?
No, this call funds supplementary work on ongoing projects only, your project must already be approved and active.
How much supplementary funding can I request?
Between NOK 200,000 and NOK 4,500,000 per project, depending on scope and defence-sector relevance.
Who is eligible to apply?
Approved Norwegian research organisations, universities, institutes, and research centres with active projects in AI, autonomy, or quantum technology.
What does 'rolling deadline' mean?
Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year; verify exact submission windows and review cycles with the Research Council of Norway.
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