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Canada - Singapore 2026-2027 Collaborative Industrial R&D Call
Cross-border industrial R&D collaboration support
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
September 14, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Canada – Singapore 2026-2027 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals supports Canadian SMEs and eligible Singaporean R&D-performing companies in collaborative industrial R&D projects with strong commercialization potential. Canadian SME funding can reach $500,000 CAD, and eligible work includes co-development, adaptation, or validation of innovative products, processes, or 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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Co-development, adaptation, and validation of an innovative product, process, or technology-based service with commercial potential
Documents Needed
- Eureka project application form
- Draft international consortium agreement
- NRC IRAP Canadian SME Annex form
- Signed NRC Research Security Requirements Attestation form
- Cash-flow projection for the Canadian SME(s)
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated, profit-oriented SMEs in Canada
- Eligible Singaporean R&D performing companies
Who is not eligible
- Universities, research institutes, and other participants not eligible for funding from NRC IRAP or Enterprise Singapore
- Organizations or individuals with a current affiliation with an entity on the Named Research Organization list
Eligible expenses
- Salary costs
- Contractor fees
- International travel costs for employees
How to apply
- Each Canadian SME applicant must register electronically using the Register button at the end of the page.
- Applications deemed potentially eligible are invited to submit an expression of interest form.
- Qualifying applicants are invited to submit an international consortium project proposal with their project partners.
- Each project consortium must complete and submit a Eureka project online application form.
- Each Singaporean consortium project partner must submit all required documents to Enterprise Singapore via the Business Grants Portal and through the Eureka application by 23:00 on September 14, 2026 (SGT).
- For Business Grants Portal submission, applicants must visit the Business Grants Portal, locate EDG (Co-Innovation Programmes), log in with CorpPass, complete the application form, and submit under CIP Programme.
Processing and Agreement
- Potentially eligible applications move to the next phase and applicants are invited to submit an expression of interest form.
- EOIs are evaluated by an NRC evaluation team, and qualifying applicants are invited to submit an international consortium project proposal.
- Canadian ICPP applications are evaluated by an NRC evaluation team including the applicant's NRC IRAP representative, the NRC National Program Office, and the NRC IRAP International Office.
- The combined evaluation results are shared between national funding bodies to jointly select the collaborative projects.
- Selected participants proceed to the final national funding body proposal, due diligence, and funding agreement stage, and Canadian SMEs may execute a contribution agreement if approved.
Additional information
- This page is archived and will not be updated.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada - Singapore 2026-2027 Collaborative Industrial R&D Call Program
What is the Canada - Singapore 2026-2027 Collaborative Industrial R&D Call?
Canada – Singapore 2026-2027 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals supports Canadian SMEs and eligible Singaporean R&D-performing companies in collaborative industrial R&D projects with strong commercialization potential. Canadian SME funding can reach $500,000 CAD, and eligible work includes co-development, adaptation, or validation of innovative products, processes, or technology-based services.
Who is eligible for the Canada - Singapore 2026-2027 Collaborative Industrial R&D Call program?
To be eligible for the Canada - Singapore 2026-2027 Collaborative Industrial R&D Call program, you must:
The applicant must be an incorporated, profit-oriented SME in Canada with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
The applicant must have been in operation for at least 12 months before the Canadian registration deadline.
The applicant must have at least 5 full-time equivalent employees located in Canada by the Canadian registration deadline.
What expenses are eligible under Canada - Singapore 2026-2027 Collaborative Industrial R&D Call?
Co-development, adaptation, and validation of an innovative product, process, or technology-based service with commercial potential
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada - Singapore 2026-2027 Collaborative Industrial R&D Call?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Neil.Kochar@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the Canada - Singapore 2026-2027 Collaborative Industrial R&D Call available?
The Canada - Singapore 2026-2027 Collaborative Industrial R&D Call program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada - Singapore 2026-2027 Collaborative Industrial R&D Call a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada - Singapore 2026-2027 Collaborative Industrial R&D Call is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada - Singapore 2026-2027 Collaborative Industrial R&D Call?
Canada - Singapore 2026-2027 Collaborative Industrial R&D Call is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)