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Canada call for projects number 7

Collaborative international R&D support for SMEs

Offered by
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Official source: eurekanetwork.org

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Funding available
$ 500,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Canadian SMEs.
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Overview

Eureka Network Call for Proposals No. 7 – Canada (winter-spring 2026) supports Canadian SMEs and organizations from other Eureka member countries in collaborative industrial R&D, with Canadian funding limited to 80% of salary costs, 50% of contractor fees and 75% of staff foreign travel costs. Eligible projects develop, adapt or validate innovative products, processes or services.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$500,000
Maximum share of project costs
50%
Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Access new markets

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
5-500 employees
Audience
  • Startups
Legal structures
For-profit business

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 3

Latest changes

Biotech call details now available

A new official biotech call document adds project scope, country-specific eligibility, application steps, funding limits, and national deadlines for Canada.

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A new official Biotech – September 2026 call document now provides the Canada-specific rules for the Eureka Network Projects biotech call, including eligible biotech areas, consortium requirements, and participation conditions for Canadian organisations. The document sets the call window from 31 March 2026 to 25 September 2026, with Canadian SME registration due by 16 June 2026 and the EOI due by 30 June 2026; it also states that the national procedures will be finalised by Q1 2027 and projects are expected to begin in Q2 2027. It adds category-specific reimbursement rates and updated Canada contact details.

Official source: eurekanetwork.org
September 19, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian SMEs.
  • Organizations from Eureka member countries who wish to form project consortia.

Who is not eligible

  • Persons or organizations currently affiliated with a named research organization are not eligible for direct CNRC funding.

Eligible expenses

  • Salary costs
  • Contractor fees
  • Foreign travel costs for staff

Activities funded

  • Collaborative industrial R&D projects with strong commercial potential.
  • Developing, adapting or validating innovative products, processes or services for civilian use.

How to apply

  • Register with NRC IRAP to determine basic NRC IRAP eligibility and obtain the required Expression of Interest (EOI) form.
  • Complete and submit the EOI form to NRC IRAP.
  • Qualified applicants will be invited to submit the more detailed Eureka Network Projects proposal and draft consortium agreement in collaboration with their project partner(s).
  • Qualified Canadian applicants will be provided an NRC IRAP Canadian SME Annex form that must be completed along with the Eureka Network projects proposal.

Documents Needed

  • Eureka project application form
  • NRC IRAP Canadian SME Annex form
  • Draft international project consortium agreement
  • Signed NRC Research Security Requirements Attestation form
  • Cash-flow projection for the Canadian SME(s)

Processing and Agreement

  • Each national funding agency reviews applications independently under its own laws, regulations and procedures.
  • After those reviews, a joint selection process is carried out for the collaborative projects.
  • Only participants in selected proposals are invited to the final proposal to the national funding agency and, if approved, to the funding agreement stage.
  • During the national proposal and agreement stage, eligible partners prepare their financing proposals, resolve due diligence requirements and sign legally binding funding agreements with their national agency; Canadian SMEs work with NRC IRAP to prepare the funding proposal and, if approved, ratify a contribution agreement.
  • Self-funded participants must sign the self-funding declaration provided to them.

Additional information

  • The page is archived and will no longer be updated.
  • Canadian SMEs may apply to more than one NRC IRAP call for proposals at the same time.
  • NRC IRAP may limit the number of funded projects and/or the total funding per applicant.
  • Canadian SMEs applying to more than one opportunity or with ongoing NRC IRAP projects should contact their NRC IRAP representative for more information.

Contacts

Peter.Bandas@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
1-877-994-4727

Official sources

Canada call for projects number 7

Program guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada call for projects number 7 Program

What is the Canada call for projects number 7?

Eureka Network Call for Proposals No. 7 – Canada (winter-spring 2026) supports Canadian SMEs and organizations from other Eureka member countries in collaborative industrial R&D, with Canadian funding limited to 80% of salary costs, 50% of contractor fees and 75% of staff foreign travel costs. Eligible projects develop, adapt or validate innovative products, processes or services.

How much funding can be received?

Canada call for projects number 7 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Canada call for projects number 7 program?

To be eligible for the Canada call for projects number 7 program, you must: The Canadian SME must be incorporated, for-profit, and have 500 FTE or fewer. The consortium must include at least one Canadian SME and one eligible partner from another Eureka member country. The project must develop, adapt or jointly validate an innovative civilian product, process or service with strong commercial potential.

What expenses are eligible under Canada call for projects number 7?

Salary costs Contractor fees Foreign travel costs for staff

Who can I contact for more information about the Canada call for projects number 7?

You can contact Eureka Network (EUREKA) by email at Peter.Bandas@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.

Where is the Canada call for projects number 7 available?

The Canada call for projects number 7 program is available across Canada.

Is the Canada call for projects number 7 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Canada call for projects number 7 is a Grant and Funding