Commercialisation Project

We have two different funding schemes to support commercialisation projects: qualification projects and verification projects.

Qualification project

The purpose of a qualification project is to carry out initial investigations of possible applications, which form the basis for further choices, including further research directions, technology development or strategic decisions.

This may involve clarifying or demonstrating technology concepts, mapping application opportunities, establishing dialogue with potential customers, and conducting market research.

The results from a qualification project can, for example, be used as a basis for an application for a verification project, as a possible next step in bringing research results closer to a market-ready product or solution.  

See the call: Qualification – Research Commercialisation from Publicly Funded Research

Verification project

The aim of a verification project is to reduce technological and market uncertainty. Upon completing the verification project, you should have clarified the most critical issues and uncertainties, so that you can proceed with the commercialisation process.

In the project description you must clearly describe what you wish to achieve at the end of the project. This applies to both technical and commercial aspects. It is therefore important that you establish a close dialogue with relevant market participants to ensure the right design of the projects. 

In the project description, the milestones should be described thoroughly. These must be measurable and they must be anchored in decision-critical elements and what you need to achieve in order to trigger the next stage in the commercialization process.

You can apply for another verification project if you need further clarifications, the project is going well and there are no other funding opportunities due to longer market clarification.

You do not need to have completed a qualification project to apply for a Verification project.

See the call: Verification– Research Commercialisation from Publicly Funded Research.

What is a commercialisation project?

These are projects where results from publicly funded research may have a commercial potential. 

Typical for these projects is the collaboration with academic and research communities. The projects have reached a stage where it is natural to enter a closer dialogue with market participants to ensure that the project is designed in such a manner that they respond to the needs of future purchasers.

Who is eligible to apply?

• technology Transfer Offices (TTOs)
• approved Norwegian research organisations
• start-up companies originating from approved Norwegian research organisations

How to succeed with the application?