Research Council of Norway
Proof-of-Concept – Research Commercialisation from Publicly Funded Research 2025
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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.
Details
| Funder | Research Council of Norway |
| Budget | NOK 1M–5M |
| Duration | 12–36 months |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | NO |
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.
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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