Risk and Uncertainty Quantification for Certifiable Autonomous AI Control of Critical Infrastructure, Technical University of Denmark
Project lead: Filipe Rodrigues
PRAXIS: Autonomous AI that Sharpens, Not Erodes, Human Expertise, Aalto University
Project lead: Jiancheng Yang
Critical raw materials
MINBUBBLE, NTNU
Project lead: Nadia Shardt
ReMIND, NTNU
Project lead: Karl Fabian
Unlocking Nordic and Greenlandic Critical Raw Materials through Endogenous Market Modelling, NTNU
Project lead: Sebastian Zwickl-Bernhard
Acid-stable and CRM-lean Electrochemical Materials, Technical University of Denmark
Project lead: Heine Hansen
Societal risks
FLARE: Hybrid Wildfire Risk in Digitalised Landscapes, Technical University of Denmark
Project lead: Martin Drews
Assessing systemic risk to critical infrastructure, Stockholm University
Project lead: Emmy Wassénius
Integrated Cascading Risk Model for Offshore Wind Energy and Shipping under a Changing Climate, Aalto University
Project lead: Osiris Alejandro
We are in a global race to build the knowledge needed to address some of the defining challenges of our time, from increasingly autonomous AI and access to critical raw materials to emerging societal risks. The strong response to the Foundation’s first funding call reflects the quality and breadth of Nordic research. We have great confidence in the projects selected for funding and their potential to advance our understanding in these critical areas. We look forward to seeing the knowledge they generate.
Basic research on strategic raw materials, related to discovery, extraction and processing, as well as the development of new alternatives and circular solutions.
Basic research on how climate hazards and growing digital dependence increase risk for critical infrastructure, and what this means for its reliability, availability, safety, and security.
FAQ: Questions about the process
How the first projects were selected, and what happens next.
The Foundation received 145 applications in its first research funding call, from universities across Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. Applications covered all three research areas: autonomous systems, critical raw materials and societal risks.
All applications were assessed through an evaluation process designed to ensure fairness, consistency, transparency and scientific rigour.
Applications first underwent eligibility and administrative screening. Eligible applications were then assessed by independent international experts with relevant scientific expertise. Based on these assessments, the highest-ranked proposals were shortlisted and advanced to the Research Funding Committee for further consideration.
The Research Funding Committee considered scientific quality alongside alignment with the Foundation’s purpose, the objectives of the call and relevant integrity, ethical, reputational and governance matters. The Committee then developed and recommended a funding portfolio to the Board of Stiftelsen Det Norske Veritas. The Board made the final decision on which projects would receive funding.
Yes. Applicants that did not receive funding in the 2026 call may apply in future funding rounds, provided they meet the eligibility requirements and conditions of the relevant call.
The Foundation plans to launch a new research funding call in 2027. Further information on the timing, research topics and application process will be published on this website when available.
ABOUT DET NORSKE VERITAS FOUNDATION
A freestanding, autonomous and independent foundation whose purpose is to safeguard life, property and the environment
The Foundation contributes to its purpose by funding basic scientific research.
