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2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals
International biotech R&D cooperation for innovative commercialization
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
September 25, 2026
Opened March 31, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The 2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals supports international collaborative R&D projects in biotechnology. It is open to Canadian SMEs and organizations from Eureka member countries and supports innovative products, processes, and technology-based services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- $ 500,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- 5-500 employees
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative projects focused on developing innovative products, processes, or technology-based services in the biotechnology sector.
- Co-development, adaptation, and/or validation of an innovative product, process, or technology-based service.
- Projects with clear innovation content and a defined implementation plan in biotechnology areas such as medicine, bioinformatics, pharmaceutical products and services, life sciences, digitalization, and (bio)process technology.
Documents Needed
- A Eureka project online application form
- A draft international consortium agreement
- An NRC IRAP Canadian SME Annex form
- A signed NRC Research Security Requirements Attestation form
- A cash-flow projection for the Canadian SME(s)
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Organizations from Eureka member countries
Who is not eligible
- Companies with more than 2,000 full-time equivalent employees are not eligible for funding in France
- Research organisations and universities are not eligible for funding in France
- Applications submitted to Eurostars Call 11 in parallel are not eligible in Switzerland
- Research organisations or university Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and research institutions (RIs) can only be funded as a subcontractor to a private enterprise in Singapore
Eligible expenses
- Salaries costs
- Contractor fees
- International travel costs for employees
- Staff and other costs related to the development project
- Staff and other costs related to the research project
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Countries participating in the Eureka Biotech call
Selection criteria
- Impact
- Excellence
- Quality and efficiency of implementation
- Overall perception
How to apply
- Contact your national funding body to discuss your project idea, financial viability, eligibility and national procedures.
- Create an account on the application portal and select the funding opportunity.
- Complete one application form per consortium in English and invite other consortium partners to fill in a partner form.
- Upload a GANTT chart, a signed and completed co-signature form, and any additional required annexes.
- If successful, complete and sign a consortium agreement.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications will be checked for completeness and eligibility before being reviewed using a standard evaluation procedure.
- If successful, the project will receive a Eureka label.
- Your national funding body may carry out a further evaluation according to national rules before allocating funds to successful applicants.
- The final step is to complete and sign a consortium agreement.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed independently by each national funding body before a final joint project selection.
- Participants from non-participating countries may join consortia if they secure their own national funding or self-finance their work.
- Canadian SME applicants may apply to more than one NRC IRAP call for proposals simultaneously, but NRC IRAP may limit the number of funded projects per applicant and/or the total amount of funding per applicant.
- For Switzerland, applications submitted to Eurostars Call 11 in parallel are not eligible.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals Program
What is the 2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals?
The 2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals supports international collaborative R&D projects in biotechnology. It is open to Canadian SMEs and organizations from Eureka member countries and supports innovative products, processes, and technology-based services.
How much funding can be received?
2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is September 25, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the 2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals program?
To be eligible for the 2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals program, you must:
The project must represent international cooperation in the form of a specific project.
The project must be directed at researching or developing an innovative product, process or service with the goal of commercialisation.
The consortium must include at least two independent legal entities from a minimum of two Eureka Call participating countries.
What expenses are eligible under 2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals?
Collaborative projects focused on developing innovative products, processes, or technology-based services in the biotechnology sector.
Co-development, adaptation, and/or validation of an innovative product, process, or technology-based service.
Projects with clear innovation content and a defined implementation plan in biotechnology areas such as medicine, bioinformatics, pharmaceutical products and services, life sciences, digitalization, and (bio)process technology.
Who can I contact for more information about the 2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Peter.Bandas@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the 2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals available?
The 2026 Eureka Network Biotech Call for proposals program is available across Canada.