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CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Spring 2026
International ICT collaboration call
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 15,000,000
Deadline
April 24, 2026
Opened December 1, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Spring 2026 supports international ICT R&D collaborations for consortia across participating Eureka countries. It funds innovative products, processes, or services with commercial potential, including work in communications, security, IoT, and related digital fields.
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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 : 15,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- International collaborative ICT R&D projects
- Research and development of innovative products, processes or services for commercialisation
- Network capacity, photonics, satellite systems, mobility, security, robustness, energy efficiency, 5G, 6G and IoT
- Smart cities and homes, Industry 4.0, logistics, automotive telecoms, blockchain, fintech, e-health, big data, privacy, identity and public safety
Documents Needed
- One application form per consortium in English
- Partner form for the other partners
- GANTT chart
- Signed co-signature form
- Financial and technical documents requested by your Chargé(e) d’Affaires Innovation
Official resources
Eligibility
Eligible expenses
- R&D costs
- Industrial research costs
- Experimental development costs
- Depreciation
- Consumables, staff, external collaboration and overheads
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Industrialization costs
- Commercialization costs
Selection criteria
- Impact
- Excellence
- Quality and efficiency of implementation
- Overall perception
How to apply
- Contact your ministry or funding agency through Eureka’s website to discuss your project idea, finances, eligibility and procedures.
- Create an account on the application portal and select the funding opportunity you want to apply to.
- Complete one application form per consortium in English and request that the other partners fill out a partner form.
- Submit a GANTT chart, a signed co-signature form, and any other required attachments.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are checked for completeness and eligibility before review using a standard evaluation procedure.
- If successful, the project receives a Eureka label.
- Your country or region’s ministry or funding agency may conduct another evaluation according to national or regional rules.
- The final step is to complete and sign a consortium agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Spring 2026 Program
What is the CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Spring 2026?
CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Spring 2026 supports international ICT R&D collaborations for consortia across participating Eureka countries. It funds innovative products, processes, or services with commercial potential, including work in communications, security, IoT, and related digital fields.
How much funding can be received?
CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Spring 2026 Funds up to $15,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 24, 2026.
Who is eligible for the CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Spring 2026 program?
To be eligible for the CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Spring 2026 program, you must:
The project must involve international cooperation in a specific project.
The project must target an innovative product, process or service with commercialisation potential and a civilian purpose.
The consortium must include at least two independent legal entities from a minimum of two Eureka countries, and no single organisation or country can be responsible for more than 70% of the project budget.
What expenses are eligible under CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Spring 2026?
International collaborative ICT R&D projects
Research and development of innovative products, processes or services for commercialisation
Network capacity, photonics, satellite systems, mobility, security, robustness, energy efficiency, 5G, 6G and IoT
Smart cities and homes, Industry 4.0, logistics, automotive telecoms, blockchain, fintech, e-health, big data, privacy, identity and public safety
Who can I contact for more information about the CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Spring 2026?
You can contact Eureka Network (EUREKA) by email at international.innoproject@bpifrance.fr.
Where is the CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Spring 2026 available?
The CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Spring 2026 program is available across Canada.