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Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : March 19, 2026
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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : March 19, 2026
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
- International collaborative R&D projects
- Circular value creation projects leading to marketable products, services, or processes
- Projects combining reuse, repair, recycling, and value-retaining use
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Partner form
- Work package list
- Gantt chart
- Signed co-signature form
- Required annexes, if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- SMEs
- Large companies
- Research centres
- Universities
- Other innovators
Who is not eligible
- Projects exclusively focused on recycling
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.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects exclusively focused on recycling
Eligible geographic areas
- Austria
- Canada
- Chile
- Denmark
- Estonia
- France
- Germany
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Türkiye
- Ukraine
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are checked for completeness and eligibility.
- Projects are reviewed through a standard evaluation procedure.
- The national funding body may conduct a further evaluation under national rules.
- Successful projects receive a Eureka label before funding decisions.
- A signed consortium agreement is required at the end of the process.
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
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.
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!?
International collaborative R&D projects
Circular value creation projects leading to marketable products, services, or processes
Projects combining reuse, repair, recycling, and value-retaining use
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
Who are the financial supporters of the EUREKA!?
EUREKA! is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)