The innovation projects should be within the three strategic focus areas simulation, integration of care services, and security and safety. The deadline is 13 September 2024.
The project should address the needs within the service, focusing on developing solutions for current and emerging challenges in the healthcare sector.
Application of Intent for Seed Funding (pdf)
Please send the application to helsecampus@uis.no
Prioritised proposals
Proposals related to service development, competence development, and digitalization of services will be prioritised (refer to NOU 2023:4 "Time for Action" and White paper 9 (2023-2024) "National Health and Care Collaboration Plan 2024-2027: Our Common Healthcare Service").
The project should aim to demonstrate societal impact by highlighting measurable benefits within healthcare services. Priority will be given to projects that showcase cross-sector collaboration involving three or more partners from the public sector, academia, private industry, and user organizations. The University of Stavanger (UiS) must serve as either the project leader or a key partner in the application.
Should include plans for additional funding
The seed funding is intended to support further scaling efforts by enabling applications for regional, national, and international research and innovation funds. Therefore, it is recommended that the proposal includes specific plans for securing additional funding.
The application process is structured in two stages. In the first stage, applicants are required to submit a simplified project outline using the attached “Application of Intent” template. Following a thorough evaluation, the top 10 proposals will be invited to submit a more detailed application. Please refer to the attached evaluation criteria for further guidance.
For more information about the two-stage process, see: "The new method reduced the researchers' time usage by 38 percent - Stiftelsen Dam."
The seed funds are financed by the University Fund for Rogaland AS.
Evaluation criteria for application
Quality
- Is the concept well-thought-out, credible, and innovative?
- Are the project goals clear and relevant?
Impact and Effects
- Are the expected impacts specified?
- Are the expected societal/systemic effects specified, and how will these be measured?
- To what extent is it credible that the anticipated project outcomes will lead to the specified impacts and effects?
Implementation
- Are the project leader and team qualified? Does the project team collectively possess the necessary competence to implement the project? Is the project team composed of members from different sectors?
| Project duration | 6-12 months |
| Maximum funding per proposal | NOK 300 000 |
| Total funding for the call in autumn 2024 | NOK 1 200 000 |
| Deadline for Declaration of Intent (1 page) | 13.09.2024 |
| Notification of applications invited to stage 2 | 27.09.2024 |
| Deadline for Full Application | 27.10.2024 |
| Award of seed funding | 10.12.2024 |