SFI V - Centres for Research-based Innovation

The Centres for Research-based Innovation are to develop expertise in fields of importance for innovation and value creation. Through long-term research conducted in close collaboration between research-performing companies and prominent research groups, the SFI centres are to enhance technology transfer, internationalisation and researcher training. The SFI centres may receive support for a total of eight years - an initial five-year period with the possibility of a three-year extension.

The call

The SFI V call is fairly similar to the SFI IV call and will be in 2 stages. Up to 30 applicants from stage 1 will be selected to write a full proposal in stage 2. Applications should reply to clear and identified needs from business and industry. User partners should describe their motivation for participating and their plans for involvement, including their contribution, either in kind or in cash. This is an important part of RCN's evaluation.

Information meetings

• Information meeting in October 2023 - See recording  on the RCN website.
• Question and Answer session 22 April, at 10:00 – 11:00 online. Read more and register on RCN's website.

Process for UiO applicants

Further information about the process SFI V - prosess og informasjon - For ansatte - Universitetet i Oslo (uio.no)