Deadline: 19-May-2026
Nordic Innovation invites proposals leveraging quantum technology to develop transformative solutions in healthcare and life sciences. Projects must involve end users, demonstrate clear commercialization pathways, and form consortia with complementary expertise. Funding of up to 4,500,000 NOK is available for projects lasting up to three years, with at least 50% co-funding required.
Overview of the Call
Nordic Innovation’s 2026 call seeks projects that apply quantum technology to advance healthcare and life sciences. The program emphasizes solutions with real-world impact, user involvement, and clear commercialization potential. Consortia are encouraged to integrate expertise across technical, commercial, and societal domains to ensure effective adoption and scalability.
Focus Areas
Eligible projects should focus on:
- Applying quantum technology to healthcare or life sciences
- Engaging end users throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensuring clear routes to commercialization
- Forming ambitious consortia with complementary strengths and expertise
Who Can Participate
Eligible participants include Nordic partners such as:
- Cluster or ecosystem organizations
- Private or institutional investors
- Companies and innovation institutions
- Consultancies and higher education institutions
- Public sector actors
Partners from outside the Nordic countries may participate, but funding is only available for Nordic partners. Projects must demonstrate how end users in the Nordic region are integrated and benefit from the initiative.
Funding Details
- Maximum funding: 4,500,000 NOK per project
- Project duration: Up to three years
- Co-funding: At least 50% of the project cost, including in-kind contributions such as working hours
- Funding supports projects with high ambition, technical competence, cross-value chain collaboration, and potential for significant impact
How to Apply
- Form a consortium including Nordic partners with complementary expertise
- Identify end users and plan their engagement throughout the project
- Prepare a detailed project plan, including commercialization strategy and technical approach
- Submit the application through the official Nordic Innovation portal, including co-funding commitments
- Ensure the proposal demonstrates ambition, collaboration, and measurable impact in life sciences and healthcare
Why This Call Matters
This initiative supports the development of next-generation quantum solutions that can transform healthcare delivery, diagnostics, drug discovery, and life sciences research. By fostering cross-sector collaboration and end-user integration, Nordic Innovation aims to accelerate adoption, commercialization, and societal impact.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting consortia without end users or without a clear plan for engagement
- Failing to demonstrate cross-value chain collaboration or technical competence
- Underestimating co-funding contributions or providing insufficient documentation
- Neglecting the commercialization pathway or impact metrics
- Including non-Nordic partners as primary funding recipients
FAQs
1. Who is eligible for funding? Only Nordic partners in the consortium are eligible for funding. Partners outside the Nordic countries may participate but cannot receive funding.
2. How much funding is available per project? Up to 4,500,000 NOK.
3. What is the required co-funding? At least 50% of the project cost, including in-kind contributions such as working hours.
4. What types of projects are supported? Projects must apply quantum technology to healthcare or life sciences, engage end users, and have clear commercialization potential.
5. How long can a project last? Up to three years.
6. Can consortia include private investors? Yes, private or institutional investors, companies, innovation institutions, consultancies, higher education, and public sector actors are all eligible.
7. What happens if a consortium lacks direct end-user involvement? Applicants must clearly explain how end users will be engaged to ensure relevance and adoption of solutions.
Conclusion
Nordic Innovation’s quantum technology call provides a strategic opportunity for Nordic partners to deliver transformative healthcare and life sciences solutions. With up to 4,500,000 NOK in funding and strong emphasis on collaboration, commercialization, and end-user integration, ambitious consortia can accelerate adoption of quantum innovations with measurable societal impact.
For more information, visit Nordic Innovation.
