EUREKA!
Canada
Funds for international R&D projects
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateJuly 12, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateSeptember 17, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
Expert Advice
Partnering and Collaboration
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- 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
grant_single|grantors
- Government of Canada
- National Research Council Canada (NRC)
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grant_card_status|closed
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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.
grant_single_labels|projects
There are eligible projects and activities for this grant. These include:
- Industrial research and development projects
- Market-driven R&D activities
- Technology-driven product development
- New or improved service innovations
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$400,000
Montreal
Innovative clean energy solutions for urban infrastructure
$250,000
Calgary
Development of smart agriculture technologies for crop enhancement
$380,000
Halifax
Developing eco-friendly packaging solutions for consumer goods
$300,000
Toronto
Development of AI-driven predictive models for healthcare optimization
$350,000
Vancouver
Creating a blockchain-based platform to enhance financial transparency
$300,000
Ottawa
Deploying advanced analytics for retail market insights
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Interested Canadian participants must be National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) clients. If you meet the following criteria, connect with NRC IRAP by calling 1-877-994-4727 to find out if your business is eligible for NRC IRAP support:
- You are an incorporated, profit-oriented small or medium-sized business in Canada
- You have 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
- You plan to pursue growth and profit by developing and commercializing innovative, technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible companies for the Eureka grant include profit-oriented small and medium-sized businesses in Canada with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, focused on developing and commercializing innovative products or services.
- Incorporated, profit-oriented small or medium-sized businesses
- 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
- Businesses planning growth through innovative products or services
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
Based on the grant context provided, there are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant. To summarize, companies that are not profit-oriented, not incorporated, or have more than 500 full-time equivalent employees are not eligible for this funding opportunity.
- Non-profit organizations
- Companies not incorporated
- Businesses with more than 500 full-time equivalent employees
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- R&D activities related to developing and commercializing innovative products or services
- Costs associated with project consortium development and collaboration
- Travel and accommodation for project-related meetings
- Costs for accessing global value chains and new markets
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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
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Verify eligibility and contact NRC IRAP
- Check if your business meets NRC IRAP criteria
- Contact NRC IRAP at 1-877-994-4727 to determine eligibility
- Step 2: Prepare required documentation
- Have a business plan or pitch deck ready
- Provide company financials
- Submit resumes for management and technical team members
- Step 3: Connect with NRC IRAP for preliminary due diligence
- Engage with NRC IRAP for support and guidance in the application process
- Initiate the evaluation of your firm for NRC IRAP support
- Step 4: Review Eureka project opportunities
- Explore current Eureka calls for proposals and collaboration opportunities on NRC IRAP's website
- Understand potential project scopes and requirements
- Step 5: Submit project proposal and engage in matchmaking
- Develop a compelling project proposal
- Participate in matchmaking to find suitable foreign partners
- Step 6: Collaborate, execute, and access funding
- Collaborate on the chosen Eureka project
- Access available funding and support through NRC IRAP
grant_single_labels|contact
eric.holdrinet@cnrc-nrc.gc.ca
514-882-9384
Apply to this program
Eureka Grant Summary
Eureka is an international network that facilitates industrial research and development collaboration for Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises. Through Eureka, participants gain access to global value chains, international partners, funding for co-innovation projects, and support in expanding into new markets.
Eureka Grant Overview
Canada's participation in the Eureka network has provided significant opportunities for businesses to engage in market-driven R&D projects with partners from over 34 countries. Eureka focuses on fostering innovation, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among SMEs, large companies, research centers, and universities within the Eureka countries.
Eligibility for Eureka projects is open to NRC IRAP clients, primarily incorporated profit-oriented small or medium-sized businesses with 500 or fewer employees in Canada. By meeting these criteria, companies can access funding, advisory services, matchmaking opportunities, and expert guidance to execute successful co-innovation projects.
The process of securing funding through Eureka is streamlined, with national financial support coordinated to support industry-led projects involving international participants. Canadian SMEs approved for Eureka projects receive funding support and advisory services from NRC IRAP, enabling them to leverage international collaborations for technological advancement and market expansion.
Engaging in Eureka projects offers participants the chance to enhance their R&D capabilities, gain exposure to global value chains, and tap into international expertise for accelerating innovation and commercialization efforts. The network facilitates matchmaking with foreign partners, supports project consortium development, and aids in navigating the complexities of international collaboration.
Overall, Eureka represents a valuable platform for Canadian businesses looking to drive growth, access global markets, and collaborate on innovative projects that have the potential to propel them onto the international stage.
