From 2026, Det Norske Veritas Foundation will fund basic scientific research. The research topics are autonomous systems, critical raw materials and societal risks.

Det Norske Veritas Foundation is a freestanding, autonomous and independent foundation whose purpose is to safeguard life, property and the environment. The Foundation will further contribute to its purpose by funding basic scientific research.

In 2026, the Foundation launches its first call for applications, focused on the following research topics:

• Autonomous systems: Basic research to understand risks and uncertainties to ensure that autonomous systems can operate safely, reliably and ethically.
• Critical raw materials: Basic research on strategic raw materials, related to discovery, extraction and processing, as well as the development of new alternatives and circular solutions.
• Societal risks: Basic research on how climate hazards and growing digital dependence increase climate risk for critical infrastructure, and what this means for its reliability, availability, safety and security.