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EUREKA!
International R&D collaboration for Canadian SMEs
Latest source updateLast Update: August 1, 2026Latest change: The open funding opportunities page now includes Canada call for projects number 8 with a deadline of 7 January 2027.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 1, 2026
Latest change: The open funding opportunities page now includes Canada call for projects number 8 with a deadline of 7 January 2027.
Canada call for projects added
The Open funding opportunities page now shows Canada call for projects number 8. The call includes a deadline of 7 January 2027. This also updates the Canada-focused project inventory for Eureka Network network projects and may affect which opportunities are available to applicants seeking Canada-linked collaboration.
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Canada call for projects number 8 provides funding for Canadian SMEs and partner organisations from Eureka member countries to develop international R&D projects with commercialisation potential. Eligible support includes salary costs, contractor fees and international travel for employees, with rates of 80%, 50% and 75% respectively.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Conduct research and development activities
- Access new markets
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
- 5-500 employees
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- International R&D projects in all technological fields and application domains
- Co-development, adaptation or validation of an innovative product, process or technology-based service with a civilian purpose
Documents Needed
- Eureka application participation form
- Draft international project consortium agreement
- NRC IRAP form for Canadian SMEs
- Signed research security compliance attestation form
- Cash flow projection for the Canadian SME(s)
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Organizations from Eureka member countries
Eligible expenses
- Salary costs
- Contractor fees
- International travel costs for employees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects exclusively focused on recycling
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Preference may be given to SME applicants that have a minimum of 15 full-time equivalent employees located in Canada.
- Preference may be given to SME applicants that have commercialised one or more products internationally.
- Preference may be given to SME applicants that have more than $500,000 CAD in annual sales revenue.
- If one or more criteria are unmet, a strong rationale must be provided in the Expression of Interest (EOI) form for possible consideration.
How to apply
- Register electronically using the S'inscrire button at the bottom of the page
- Submit the Declaration of Interest form and basic information about the applicant and collaborative project
- Work with project partners to prepare and submit the Eureka project participation form and supporting documents
- Prepare the funding proposal to the national funding body and, if approved, sign the funding agreement
Processing and Agreement
- Declarations of interest are evaluated as soon as they are received by an NRC IRAP evaluation team
- Eligible Canadian SMEs are invited to submit a detailed International Consortium Project Proposal with their partners
- Each national funding body evaluates applications independently, and once those evaluations are complete, a joint project selection process is carried out
- Successful projects move to the national funding proposal stage and, if approved, to the funding agreement stage
Additional information
- Canadian SME applicants may apply to more than one NRC IRAP call for proposals simultaneously.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the EUREKA! Program
What is the EUREKA!?
Canada call for projects number 8 provides funding for Canadian SMEs and partner organisations from Eureka member countries to develop international R&D projects with commercialisation potential. Eligible support includes salary costs, contractor fees and international travel for employees, with rates of 80%, 50% and 75% respectively.
How much funding can be received?
EUREKA! Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the EUREKA! program?
To be eligible for the EUREKA! program, you must:
be an incorporated, profit-oriented SME in Canada
have 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
have been in operation for at least 12 months before the project proposal deadline, have at least 5 full-time equivalent employees located in Canada by the Canadian registration deadline, and have the financial and operational capacity to undertake an international multi-year R&D collaboration
What expenses are eligible under EUREKA!?
International R&D projects in all technological fields and application domains
Co-development, adaptation or validation of an innovative product, process or technology-based service with a civilian purpose
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 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the EUREKA! available?
The EUREKA! program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the EUREKA!?
EUREKA! is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)