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Canada – Spain 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
Bilateral industrial R&D collaboration support
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
November 30, 2022
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Organizations from Canada and Spain that wish to form project consortia
See full eligibility
Overview
The Canada – Spain 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals supports collaborative industrial R&D projects between Canadian and Spanish organizations, with Canadian SMEs eligible for up to 50% reimbursement up to $500,000 CAD. It funds civilian co-development, adaptation, and validation of innovative products, processes, or technology-based services with substantial commercial potential.
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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 50% of project cost
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
- Collaborative industrial research and development projects
- Co-development, adaptation, and/or validation of innovative products, processes, or technology-based services
- Industrial research and/or technological development activities
Documents Needed
- Eureka project application form
- NRC IRAP Canadian Annex form
- Draft international project consortium agreement
- Self-funding declaration for self-funded participants
- Full briefing in Spanish for Spanish funding applications
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations from Canada and Spain that wish to form project consortia
- Canadian SMEs that are eligible for funding as NRC IRAP clients
- Eligible Spanish companies
Selection criteria
- Preference may be given to SME applicants with a minimum of 15 full-time equivalent employees, at least 1 commercialized product domestically or internationally, and annual revenue greater than $500,000 CAD.
Processing and Agreement
- NRC IRAP will review Canadian registrations and contact applicants if more information is required.
- Qualifying Canadian applicants will proceed to the expression of interest phase.
- EOI forms will be evaluated by the applicant's NRC IRAP representative and the NRC IRAP International Office.
- Canadian ICPP applications will be evaluated by an NRC IRAP evaluation team, and only Canadian participants of selected project proposals will be invited to the final funding stage.
- Each national funding body will evaluate submitted applications independently before a final joint project selection is performed, and eligible project partners will complete funding proposals and sign legally binding funding agreements with their respective national funding body.
Additional information
- This page is archived and will not be updated.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada – Spain 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals Program
What is the Canada – Spain 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals?
The Canada – Spain 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals supports collaborative industrial R&D projects between Canadian and Spanish organizations, with Canadian SMEs eligible for up to 50% reimbursement up to $500,000 CAD. It funds civilian co-development, adaptation, and validation of innovative products, processes, or technology-based services with substantial commercial potential.
How much funding can be received?
Canada – Spain 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada – Spain 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals program?
To be eligible for the Canada – Spain 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals program, you must:
Canadian applicant must be an incorporated, profit-oriented SME in Canada with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
The project consortium must include at least 1 eligible Canadian company and 1 eligible Spanish company.
The project must focus on innovative civilian R&D with commercial potential.
What expenses are eligible under Canada – Spain 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals?
Collaborative industrial research and development projects
Co-development, adaptation, and/or validation of innovative products, processes, or technology-based services
Industrial research and/or technological development activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada – Spain 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Eric.Holdrinet@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the Canada – Spain 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals available?
The Canada – Spain 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada – Spain 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada – Spain 2022 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals is a Grant and Funding