Learn about innovation support services available at UiO
Internal innovation funding
UiO has several different support schemes for innovative researchers.
Announcement of funds for innovation and development 2026
The University of Oslo announces funds for developments of reserach-based ideas?that have a potential for value creation,?within all academic fields. UiO has dedicated 5 million NOK in 2026 for early phase support for innovation projects. Two categories of funding are available:?
- Funding of idea and concept phase of up to 50 000 NOK per project
- Funding of test and further development phase 400 000 NOK per project
Application deadline: March 16 2026
UiO Growth House
UiO Growth House helps researchers and students to mature early-stage ideas. The Growth House provides tailored counselling, seed funding, meeting places, innovation mentor programmes and student internships.
Inven2 AS
Inven2 AS?is UiO’s Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and is responsible for receiving and evaluating research results obtained at the University of Oslo which have a potential for commercial exploitation.