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EUREKA!

Funds for international R&D projects
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 12, 2024
  • Closing date : September 17, 2024
Location
Canada

Overview

Get funding for industrial R&D projects of any size when you collaborate with a foreign partner in the EUREKA! network, including those from Europe, Israel, and South Korea.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop an online presence
  • Access new markets
  • Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 12, 2024
  • Closing date : September 17, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • 500 employees maximum
Audience
  • Canadians
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
  • Higher Education
  • Research
  • Hospitals and Rehabilitation
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • International Activities
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Artists / creatives
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Academia / students
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National
  • International

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

This grant supports international research and development collaboration projects that are market-driven and industry-led. Eligible projects enhance competitiveness in global markets by combining expertise, sharing knowledge, and advancing technological innovation.

  • International co-innovation projects that involve small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large companies, or research institutions.
  • Projects focused on advancing expansion into new international markets.
  • Initiatives that aim to access and leverage global value chains.
  • Collaborative undertakings designed to develop effective project consortiums for co-innovation.
  • Activities that help to successfully commercialize technologies developed through international partnerships.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Eligible Canadian organizations include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large companies, research centers, universities, and other innovators involved in industrial research and development collaboration. However, Canadian SMEs must be NRC IRAP clients to receive advisory services and funding support.

Who is not eligible

Based on the provided information, no specific industries or company types are mentioned as ineligible for the grant. Eligibility focuses on alignment with the goals of international co-innovation and collaboration within the Eureka network.

Eligible expenses

Eureka projects bring together various stakeholders to collaborate on international industrial R&D, leading to new market expansions and access to global value chains. They focus on building expertise, exchanging knowledge, and reducing risks through co-innovation.

  • Advancing expansion into new markets through international collaborations.
  • Accessing global value chains for enhanced competitiveness.
  • Matchmaking services to find suitable foreign partners for R&D projects.
  • Expert advice for developing project consortiums and commercializing technology.
  • Funding support for co-innovation projects involving approved Canadian SMEs.
  • Advisory services from NRC IRAP for project planning and execution.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is open to Canadian companies and international partners across referred Eureka network economies. The scope is broad to foster international R&D collaborations.

  • Canadian enterprises through NRC IRAP.
  • Participating economies within the Eureka network, which includes over 45 countries worldwide.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • Canadian participants in Eureka projects can benefit from NRC IRAP's advisory services beyond funding, aiding in areas like partner selection and project execution.
  • The Eureka network offers matchmaking opportunities to find suitable international partners for collaboration.
  • While financial support is available through NRC IRAP, other Canadian organizations can self-fund their participation in Eureka projects.
  • Canada's full membership in Eureka as of June 2022 enhances collaboration and project opportunities for Canadian innovators.

Contacts

eric.holdrinet@cnrc-nrc.gc.ca
514-882-9384

Frequently Asked Questions about the EUREKA! Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the EUREKA!. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the EUREKA!?

Get funding for industrial R&D projects of any size when you collaborate with a foreign partner in the EUREKA! network, including those from Europe, Israel, and South Korea.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was September 17, 2024.

Who is eligible for the EUREKA! program?

To be eligible for the EUREKA! program, you must: Interested Canadian SMEs must be NRC IRAP clients. Other eligible Canadian organizations can participate on a self-funded basis.

What expenses are eligible under EUREKA!?

This grant supports international research and development collaboration projects that are market-driven and industry-led. Eligible projects enhance competitiveness in global markets by combining expertise, sharing knowledge, and advancing technological innovation. International co-innovation projects that involve small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large companies, or research institutions. Projects focused on advancing expansion into new international markets. Initiatives that aim to access and leverage global value chains. Collaborative undertakings designed to develop effective project consortiums for co-innovation. Activities that help to successfully commercialize technologies developed through international partnerships.

Who can I contact for more information about the EUREKA!?

You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at eric.holdrinet@cnrc-nrc.gc.ca or by phone at 514-882-9384.

Where is the EUREKA! available?

The EUREKA! program is available across Canada.

Is the EUREKA! a grant, loan, or tax credit?

EUREKA! is a Partnering and Collaboration

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