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Eureka 2021-2022 multilateral call for proposals on hydrogen
Collaborative hydrogen R&D funding for SMEs
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
November 22, 2021
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Project consortia that include at least 1 incorporated Canadian SME and 1 eligible foreign partner.
See full eligibility
Overview
Eureka 2021-2022 multilateral call for proposals on hydrogen supports collaborative hydrogen R&D projects involving incorporated Canadian SMEs and eligible foreign partners in Canada and Belgium (Flanders). It funds co-development, adaptation, and validation of innovative products, processes, or technology-based services for hydrogen transport infrastructure, batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen generation, and industrial use of hydrogen.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
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
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Joint research and development (R&D) projects on hydrogen.
- Co-development, adaptation, and/or validation of an innovative product, process or technology-based service.
- Technologies that support infrastructure for transporting hydrogen, including batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen generation, and industrial use of hydrogen.
Documents Needed
- Expression of interest (EOI) form
- Eureka project application form
- Draft international consortium agreement
- NRC IRAP Canadian Annex form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Project consortia that include at least 1 incorporated Canadian SME and 1 eligible foreign partner.
Eligible geographic areas
- Belgium (Flanders)
Selection criteria
- Preference may be given to SME applicants with a minimum of 15 full-time equivalent employees.
- Preference may be given to SME applicants that have commercialized one or more products domestically or internationally.
- Preference may be given to SME applicants with greater than $500,000 CAD in annual revenue.
How to apply
- Each Canadian applicant must register using the Register button at the bottom of the page.
- Each Canadian applicant seeking funding must submit an expression of interest (EOI) form.
- All project partners work together to complete and submit an international consortium project proposal (ICPP) package.
- Each project partner seeking funding completes the national funding body proposal and funding agreement phase.
Processing and Agreement
- NRC IRAP reviews registrations and contacts applicants if more information is required.
- Qualifying applicants are invited to submit an expression of interest form.
- EOIs are evaluated by the applicant's NRC IRAP representative and the NRC IRAP International Office.
- Qualifying applicants are invited to submit the international consortium project proposal package.
- Each project partner seeking funding submits required documents to its respective national funding body and meets its due diligence process requirements.
- After each national funding body has evaluated the applications, a final joint project selection is performed.
- Eligible project partners complete funding proposals and sign legally binding funding agreements with their respective national funding body.
Additional information
- This page is archived and will not be updated.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Eureka 2021-2022 multilateral call for proposals on hydrogen Program
What is the Eureka 2021-2022 multilateral call for proposals on hydrogen?
Eureka 2021-2022 multilateral call for proposals on hydrogen supports collaborative hydrogen R&D projects involving incorporated Canadian SMEs and eligible foreign partners in Canada and Belgium (Flanders). It funds co-development, adaptation, and validation of innovative products, processes, or technology-based services for hydrogen transport infrastructure, batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen generation, and industrial use of hydrogen.
How much funding can be received?
Eureka 2021-2022 multilateral call for proposals on hydrogen Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Eureka 2021-2022 multilateral call for proposals on hydrogen program?
To be eligible for the Eureka 2021-2022 multilateral call for proposals on hydrogen program, you must:
The consortium must include at least 1 incorporated Canadian SME and 1 eligible foreign partner.
The Canadian SME applicant must be an incorporated, profit-oriented small or medium-sized business in Canada with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
The project must be a collaborative R&D project focused on co-development, adaptation, and/or validation of an innovative product, process or technology-based service with civilian purpose and commercial potential within 2 to 3 years.
What expenses are eligible under Eureka 2021-2022 multilateral call for proposals on hydrogen?
Joint research and development (R&D) projects on hydrogen.
Co-development, adaptation, and/or validation of an innovative product, process or technology-based service.
Technologies that support infrastructure for transporting hydrogen, including batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen generation, and industrial use of hydrogen.
Who can I contact for more information about the Eureka 2021-2022 multilateral call for proposals on hydrogen?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Andrew.Bauder@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the Eureka 2021-2022 multilateral call for proposals on hydrogen available?
The Eureka 2021-2022 multilateral call for proposals on hydrogen program is available across Canada.
Is the Eureka 2021-2022 multilateral call for proposals on hydrogen a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Eureka 2021-2022 multilateral call for proposals on hydrogen is a Grant and Funding