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RCN Research Commercialisation — Qualification and Verification

RCN Qualification — Commercialisation of Research

Funds feasibility studies that convert publicly funded Norwegian research into commercial products and services.

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The RCN Qualification grant is the Research Council of Norway's entry-level instrument for commercialising publicly funded research, providing NOK 100,000 to NOK 500,000 for projects lasting 3 to 12 months. The 2026 programme pool is NOK 60 million, distributed on a rolling intake basis with no fixed annual deadline. The grant is designed to bridge the gap between a research result and a viable co…

What this grant funds

Commercially promising technologies originating from publicly funded Norwegian research organisations, TTOs, or early-stage spin-outs.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.3–12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.NOK 60M
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Last verified: 30 Jul 2026Source: www.forskningsradet.no