EUREKA!

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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

EUREKA! is a Partnering and Collaboration

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the EUREKA!?

EUREKA! is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the EUREKA! available?

The EUREKA! program is available across Canada.

Q: Are startups eligible for the EUREKA! program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the EUREKA! program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Funds for international R&D projects

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : July 12, 2024
Closing date : September 17, 2024

Financing Type

Partnering and Collaboration

Grant and Funding

Expert Advice

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

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Closed

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.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 400,000

Innovative clean energy solutions for urban infrastructure

$ 250,000

Development of smart agriculture technologies for crop enhancement

$ 380,000

Developing eco-friendly packaging solutions for consumer goods

$ 300,000

Development of AI-driven predictive models for healthcare optimization

$ 350,000

Creating a blockchain-based platform to enhance financial transparency

$ 300,000

Deploying advanced analytics for retail market insights

Eligibility

Eligibility for Canadian SMEs wishing to participate in the Eureka program is determined by a set of specific criteria.

The applicant must be a Canadian small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).
The applicant must be an NRC IRAP client.
The company should be seeking to engage in international industrial R&D collaboration.

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.

Selection criteria

Evaluation and selection criteria are essential for determining the eligibility of participants in Eureka projects. Here are the key criteria for selection:

Participants must be National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) clients
Participants must be profit-oriented small or medium-sized businesses in Canada
Participants should have 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
Participants must aim to develop and commercialize innovative, technology-driven products or services in Canada

How to apply

Connect with NRC IRAP

Contact NRC IRAP by calling 1-877-994-4727 to determine if your business is eligible for support.

Review Current Calls for Proposals

Visit the NRC IRAP International opportunities web page.
Identify the appropriate Eureka call for proposals that align with your R&D project.

Prepare Project Proposal

Develop a comprehensive project proposal with your international partners, detailing the objectives, methodologies, and expected outcomes.
Ensure the proposal adheres to the guidelines specified in the call for proposals.

Submit Application

Complete and submit the application form as per the Eureka network's requirements.
Include all necessary documentation and support letters from partners.

Follow Up

Contact Eric Holdrinet at Eric.Holdrinet@cnrc-nrc.gc.ca for any queries and further clarification on the application 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

eric.holdrinet@cnrc-nrc.gc.ca

514-882-9384

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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.