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International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges is sponsored by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Funds international research on disruptive technologies like AI to address global challenges, including education and design innovation.
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International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges | NWO Funding process explained Laws and regulations concerning funding Gezonde onderzoekscultuur International Collaboration All you need for a successful application Funding process explained Laws and regulations concerning funding The Dutch Research Council advances world-class scientific research with impact Gezonde onderzoekscultuur International Collaboration The Dutch Research Council connects agendas, science and society Stay up to date with the latest news on awards, new calls and NWO policy The Dutch Research Council is one of the most important science funding bodies in the Netherlands and realises quality and innovation in science International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges This international joint initiative represents a collaboration among research funders to support international, interdisciplinary and transformative research aimed at harnessing disruptive technology to address major global societal challenges.
Cooperation Brazil (FAPESP) Cooperation Brazil (CNPq) Other collaborative research activities between Brazil & the Netherlands Cooperation Indonesia (KemendikbudRistek) Cooperation Indonesia (JFS Southeast Asia-Europe) LEAWEF research initiatives and partnership requests 2023 awarded projects Health approaches and WEF nexus 2021 Two projects on Water-Energy-Food nexus in urban context 2020 Two projects on Water-Energy-Food nexus Side event World Science Forum 2022 Report WEF Nexus joint programme meeting International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges This call aims to harness the potential of disruptive technology to offer novel solutions to global challenges and accelerate progress towards achieving the SDGs.
More research is needed on how disruptive technologies can have transformative economic or societal impacts to improve the lives of people and the planet in contextually appropriate interventions. In this call, “disruptive technology” is defined as “an innovation whose application replaces or radically alters systems, processes and/or behaviours to have transformative economic or societal impacts.
The impact may be localized or far-reaching. Disruptive technology may include cutting-edge and novel innovations, or the application of an existing innovation in a new context, bringing about substantial change or paradigm shifts. ” The total NWO budget for this call is €3,800,000.
A maximum of €760,000 can be awarded per project.
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) Taighde Éireann - Research Ireland Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) – Brazil Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Spanish State Research Agency (AEI) National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Information session: International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges 11 February 2026, 15:00 - 16:00 Call open: International Call for groundbreaking innovations to address global challenges 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges What happens after NWO has awarded your research proposal?
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Applied and Engineering Sciences (AES) Cooperation Brazil (FAPESP) Cooperation Brazil (CNPq) Other collaborative research activities between Brazil & the Netherlands Cooperation Indonesia (KemendikbudRistek) Cooperation Indonesia (JFS Southeast Asia-Europe) LEAWEF research initiatives and partnership requests 2023 awarded projects Health approaches and WEF nexus 2021 Two projects on Water-Energy-Food nexus in urban context 2020 Two projects on Water-Energy-Food nexus Side event World Science Forum 2022 Report WEF Nexus joint programme meeting International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges The Dutch Research Council (NWO) funds top researchers, steers the course of Dutch science by means of research programmes and by managing the national knowledge infrastructure.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: International research teams; Canadian researchers eligible through SSHRC partnership. Focus areas include climate, energy, water, food, and sustainable cities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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