UiB idé: Application form

Information stated in the application will be treated confidentially as far as Norwegian law allows. The project title and summary must nevertheless be written in such a way that it can be published.
The UiB idé application should not exceed 5 pages including cover page and attachments. Use font Arial min. 11. This template should be used for the application.
Project title (5-10 words)	
Provide a short and descriptive title for your application.
	
Summary (max 200 words)	
Provide a brief summary of the project with emphasis on the purpose, the most critical challenges, and the potential for application of the results.	

	

Applicant
Name		
Title / position		
Department		
Phone number		
E-mail		

Students need an academic mentor for the project: 
Name		
Title/position		
Institute		
Phone number		
E-mail		
Other active project participants (scientist, inventor, students, external, etc)
Name:	Affiliation / Institute / Company	Role	

			

If you have been in contact with VIS about this idea, write the name of your contact person at VIS: .....................

The Challenge	
Formulate the challenge your project addresses. State relevant societal and end user needs.	

	
The idea	
Describe your proposed approach / solution to meet the challenge. How innovative is the idea? What is new? How creative and ambitious is the idea?	

	
Value proposition	
Describe the value of the innovation for the envisioned end user, and the potential long term societal impact of the innovation.	

	
Main deliverable of the project	
Describe concretely what the successful execution of the UiB idé project will deliver or enable. What will be the next step within the innovation chain after this project is completed? The filing of a Disclosure of Invention (DOFI) to VIS could be an example for such a next step.	

	
Project group	
Describe the composition and competence of the project group (applicant, research group where the project is anchored, potential external collaborators and advisors; complementarity and innovation competence within the group).	

	
Project plan	
Describe goals, milestones, risks and risk mitigation plans, etc. How likely will the suggested goals be achieved if the project plan is executed?	

	
Description of a potential “route-to-end user”	
How will the project results be developed to reach the intended end users? Line out potential follow-up plans and future collaborations that will be needed to achieve the intended impact.	

	
Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI)	
Present your reflections on potential issues related to RRI.	

	
UN Sustainable Development Goals	
Line out potential contributions of the project toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals, where relevant.	

	
Intellectual Property Rights		
Describe the research background that led to the idea and who has contributed to the development up to now? (funding, personnel, use of facilities, materials or other resources)
Clarification of ownership of the technology / concept / solution. Are there other patents or documentation that resemble the invention?	

	
Cost plan	
The cost plan for the project is summarized in the different categories listed below. The plan must show the total cost of implementing the project, not just the expense sought to be covered by UiB Ide. All amounts are in NOK 1,000. Specify below the table how the budget is to be used. 	
Cost item	
Cost (kNOK)	

Payroll and indirect expenses	

External consultancy services	

Equipment and materials	

Rental of workspace	

Other operating costs	

TOTAL	

	
Funding Plan	
The funding plan must indicate how the project will be financed. It includes both support in terms of capital and indirect support such as internal resources, research infrastructure, etc. All amounts should be in NOK 1,000.	

Funding source	
Financing (kNOK)	

UiB idé	

Other Financing	

TOTAL	

Please describe if you have other sources of funding than UiB idé:

	

Approval by the Head of Department	

By ticking and submitting this application, the applicant confirms that the head of department and any academic supervisor has been informed in writing and has approved the application. The applicant also confirms that he or she is an employee or student during the project period.

Department:                                  Name of Head of Department: