Note that the application forms closed 14 March 23:59.
Who can apply?
This call is aimed at applicants (faculty staff, clinicians, postdocs, and PhD students) who are (i) associated with a research group at the University of Oslo (UiO) and
(ii) have an innovative idea, or are working on an early-stage technology or service.
Available funding
In 2023, the UiO Growth House dedicates NOK 1.5 M to this round of seed funding to support the development of innovative early-stage ideas – this means technologies or services that have not yet been taken up by UiO’s technology transfer office Inven2 (accepted DOFI), SPARK Norway, or an accelerator/incubator.
Each project team will work together with one of the Growth House`s innovation advisers to help realize the full potential of the project. All seed II projects additionally will be paired with a suitable mentor for further support.
Seed I – NOK 50,000
The funding can be used for e.g.:
- Key experiments to move your early-stage technology forward.
- External scientific services, e.g. contract research, manufacturing, computational services.
- Consulting services, e.g. market research, IP analysis.
Seed II – NOK 200,000 (max) + mentoring (10 hours)
The funding can be used for e.g.:
- Key experiments to move your early-stage technology forward.
- External scientific services, e.g. contract research, manufacturing, computational services.
- Consulting services, e.g. market research, IP analysis.
- Other costs and services as needed, based on a case-by-case basis.
Evaluation criteria
All received applications will be evaluated by an internal panel of local innovation experts based on:
- Innovation potential
- Feasibility
- Benefit to society
- Coachability
Reporting requirements
Ideally, seed funding should be used within one year on activities that truly move the early-stage technology further along the development path. At the end of the funding period, the main applicant must submit a short report to the Growth House using our online reporting form.
Important dates 2023
Round I spring 2023
- Call opens: 15 February
- Application deadline: 14 March (23:59h)
- Recipients announced: 31 March
Round II fall 2023
Student round fall 2023
Contact
In case of questions or concerns, please send an email to innovation@growthhouse.uio.no.