NTNU has a strong tradition of collaborating with universities and institutions in the Global South with emphasis in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) in the field of energy technology. Team Global South - LMIC brings together experts from various disciplines, departments, and faculties at NTNU, all working on global energy issues from different perspectives. The team serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, fostering new joint initiatives, and acting as a point of contact for external partners interested in connecting with NTNU researchers on global energy topics.

A key priority in NTNU’s Strategy towards 2035 is to have an active and visible collaboration with the Global South, which aligns with NTNU's broader commitment to contributing to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Also, access to affordable and renewable energy is increasingly recognized as essential for improving living conditions in these countries. This ultimately contributes to knowledge for a better world.

NTNU Energy has put emphasis on the global south by positioning it within its focus areas, “ Leapfrogging to the Front Enabling the Energy transition in low- and middle-income countries”. The aim is to increase initiatives and synergies between ongoing projects and incoming funding opportunities (e.g., Norhed ). In this regard, Team Global South – LMIC aims to engage with stakeholders, such as the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Research Council of Norway, Innovation Norway, NORAD,  and the Norwegian-African Business Association, to expand energy-related collaboration across education, research, innovation, and sustainable development.

Read more about NTNU’s collaboration with LMIC in this report.

NTNU and the Global South

To COP30, 10. - 21. november 2025 we have made a booklet presenting some of NTNUs projects that we are participating in with universities and research institutes in India, Indonesia, Africa and Nepal. 

Bookelt - NTNU in the Global South.