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EUREKA!
Supports international R&D collaboration
Latest source updateLast Update: June 30, 2026Latest change: EUREKA now shows updated call deadlines and at least one newly added opportunity, with several supporting call pages also exposing eligibility, funding, and application details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 30, 2026
Latest change: EUREKA now shows updated call deadlines and at least one newly added opportunity, with several supporting call pages also exposing eligibility, funding, and application details.
EUREKA calls updated with new deadlines and opportunities
EUREKA’s open-call content changed materially: the Canada call deadline moved from 27 May 2026 to 27 August 2026, and a new Canada and Singapore call for projects 2026 now appears with a 14 September 2026 deadline. Several supporting call pages also now show full program details instead of placeholder or unavailable content, including registration, expression of interest, proposal timing, consortium and applicant requirements, funding conditions, and contact information. On the Canada-side call pages, material deadlines are visible such as 2 June 2025, 16 June 2025, 1 September 2025, 11 August 2025, 20 August 2025, 30 September 2025, 30 April 2026, 14 May 2026, and 27 August 2026, while the Eurostars page shows 17 February 2026 registration and a 19 March 2026 application deadline by 2 pm CET.
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
March 19, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Eureka Network Projects supports international industrial R&D collaboration for Canadian SMEs and organizations from Eureka member countries. It focuses on developing innovative products, processes or technology-based services through consortium-based projects.
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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
- $ 500,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- 5-500 employees
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative projects focused on developing innovative products, processes, or technology-based services.
- Co-development, adaptation, and validation of innovative products, processes, or technology-based services.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Partner form
- Work package list
- Gantt chart
- Signed co-signature form
- Required annexes, if requested
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Organizations from Eureka member countries.
- Other Canadian organizations may participate on a self-funded basis or as subcontractors.
Who is not eligible
- Project participants not eligible for funding from NRC IRAP or their National Funding Body may participate on a self-funded basis or as subcontractors.
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
- Work done outside Canada
- Day-to-day operating costs
- Non-technical or purely commercial activities
- Research with limited potential for commercialization
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Eureka member countries
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
- Register with NRC IRAP by the registration deadline to determine basic NRC IRAP eligibility and to request an Expression of Interest (EOI) form.
- Complete and submit the EOI form to NRC IRAP by the Canadian expression of interest deadline.
- Qualified Canadian SME applicants will be invited to submit the more detailed Eureka Network Projects proposal and draft consortium agreement in collaboration with their project partners.
Processing and Agreement
- Canadian SME applicants must register with NRC IRAP before the registration deadline.
- Canadian SME applicants must complete and submit the Expression of Interest form by the Canadian expression of interest deadline.
- Qualified Canadian SME applicants will be invited to submit the more detailed Eureka Network Projects proposal and draft consortium agreement with their project partners.
- Qualified Canadian SME applicants will also receive additional required NRC IRAP documents, which must be completed alongside the Eureka Network projects proposal.
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
What is the EUREKA!?
Eureka Network Projects supports international industrial R&D collaboration for Canadian SMEs and organizations from Eureka member countries. It focuses on developing innovative products, processes or technology-based services through consortium-based projects.
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:
Canadian SMEs must be incorporated and profit-oriented.
Canadian SMEs must have 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
Canadian SMEs must have a minimum of 5 full-time equivalent employees located in Canada by the Canadian registration deadline.
What expenses are eligible under EUREKA!?
Collaborative projects focused on developing innovative products, processes, or technology-based services.
Co-development, adaptation, and validation of innovative products, processes, or technology-based services.
Who can I contact for more information about the EUREKA!?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at IRAP.International.PARI@nrc-cnrc.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)