NTNU in Gjøvik offers research collaboration that provides academic weight, access to cutting-edge expertise and long-term value creation. Our research environments work closely with both business and the public sector to solve real societal and technological challenges.
What NTNU contributes in research collaboration
Strong academic environments in technology and society
Specifically in cybersecurity, information security, digital health, sustainable technology, manufacturing, construction and industrial development.
Experienced researchers and international networks
NTNU has researchers with experience from national and international research projects (including the Research Council of Norway, EU and industry-funded projects).
Collaboration with NTNU provides access to international research networks and partners.
Linking research, education and innovation
Research collaboration can be combined with student projects, master's theses and PhD programs.
This provides both research results and early access to future expertise.
Infrastructure and laboratories
NTNU offers access to advanced laboratory infrastructure, test environments and research tools where relevant.
Collaboration can include data sharing, testing, piloting and evaluation.
Why research collaboration is interesting for external actors
Solves real challenges
The collaboration is often based on specific issues from the business, and provides research-based analysis and solutions.
Long-term competence building
In contrast to short-term consultancy assignments, research collaboration facilitates knowledge development over time.
Risk and cost sharing
Through joint projects and external funding (e.g. the Research Council of Norway), development partnerships can lead to a better understanding of the company's own area of expertise and new technological opportunities.Through joint projects and external funding (e.g. the Research Council of Norway), development work can be carried out with reduced financial risk.
Research provides the basis for new products, services, processes and better decision-making.
Collaboration with academia provides access to new perspectives and methodologies.
Visibility and social contribution
Participation in research projects can contribute to increased visibility, regional development and documented social responsibility.
Forms of research collaboration
Joint research and development projects
Projects funded through the Research Council of Norway, EU or regional schemes
Collaboration related to doctoral and postdoctoral programs
Pilot and demonstration projects
Pre-projects and feasibility studies (often suitable as a first step)