Do you have an innovative idea you wish to develop further? The University of Bergen offers support for early-stage innovation projects through UiB Idé. The next deadline is the 14th of February 2026.
Early-stage innovation projects should have the potential to address a need or contribute to societal benefit, have the potential for value creation, and the potential for scalability/becoming available to specific users or society as a whole. Projects can come from any academic discipline.
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How much can you apply for?
- Research projects (including PhD and postdoctoral projects): Up to NOK 500,000. Applications must adhere to BIO’s guidelines for applications for external funding.
- Student projects:Up to NOK 100,000
For more information, see uib.no/ide. For questions, contact Yves Aubert, senior adviser at the Reserach- and innovation department.