The result of the announcement of the funds the University of Oslo (UiO) has earmarked for early-phase support for innovation projects is ready.
11 projects receive up to NOK 400,000 each for the test and further development phase, while 12 projects receive NOK 50,000 each for the idea and concept phase. UiO received in total 39 applications.
As usual most projects are within life sciences and health, with projects related to, among other things, the treatment of various types of cancer and neurological diseases; heart and bile diseases, and drug-resistant fungi. In addition, projects related to waste, battery technology, and language have received support, among others.
Researchers from five faculties – Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Medicine, Educational Sciences, Social Sciences and Dentistry – have been awarded funding.
See the overview of projects that have been granted funding at the bottom of the article.
– It is with great pleasure that I congratulate all the researchers who have been awarded innovation funding from the University of Oslo. The many strong applications and grants are proof of the excellent work being carried out at UiO and of our ambitions to promote socially beneficial solutions through research and innovation, says Jens Petter Berg, Vice-Rector for life science and health research at UiO.
He adds that it is encouraging to see that the projects receiving support span across many different fields, from life sciences and health to technology and social sciences. This demonstrates the breadth and depth of expertise at UiO, as well as how our research can contribute genuine value and benefit to many different parts of society.
The application process has been managed by the internal innovation unit at UiO, the UiO Growth House.
– We see that more experienced researchers have discovered the benefit of applying for the smallest amount of funding to get started with the work of exploring the innovation potential in their projects. Through a relatively small amount of economic support and guidance from the UiO Growth House, they can get a good start on the innovation process, says senior innovation adviser Ivar Bergland, who is project leader for the application process.
Director in the UiO Growth House Hilde Nebb adds that the Gr