The RCN has two calls planned on technology convergence; researcher projects and collaborative projects. The aim is to develop radical new technologies across the new enabling technologies. Enabling technologies include for instance ICT, nanotechnology, and biotechnology. Projects may have a high risk - high gain profile and should be ambitious.
An applicant is only allowed to be the project manager for one of these calls.
Researcher project
The project duration must be 48-72 months. Funding grant size NOK 12 - 20 Million.
Relevant societal actors should be consulted and/or included in the project. Research on ethical, societal, and political dimensions as a result of the developed technology can be included.
Collaborative projects
The project duration must be 36-60 months. Funding grant size NOK 12 - 20 Million.
The project must include a committing collaboration with non-academic or non-research institution actors, e.g. public sector, industry, NGOs. A minimum of two collaborating partners that are not research organizations must participate, and their contribution should amount to at least 10 % of project costs.
How to Apply
Visit the RCN web page for more information on the calls. Currently, calls are only available in Norwegian.