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Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026
International disaster resilience innovation funding
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Deadline
October 26, 2026
Opened June 8, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Civil society organisations, municipalities, emergency responders, hospitals, humanitarian actors and public authorities may participate where relevant.
See full eligibility
Overview
Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026 supports international collaborative R&D&I projects in selected Eureka countries, including Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Chile, Lithuania, South Africa, Spain, Türkiye and Ukraine, to strengthen disaster preparedness, emergency response and post-disaster recovery. It backs innovative technologies, products, services or processes through development, adaptation, validation and scaling.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 85% 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
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- development, adaptation, validation and scaling of innovative technologies, products, services or processes
- new technologies, products, services or systems
- significant adaptations, re-engineering, or repurposing of existing technologies for disaster-related applications
- scalable solutions that can be piloted and commercially deployed after project completion
Documents Needed
- GANTT chart
- signed co-signature form
- any other required attachments
- Eureka Application Form
- draft consortium agreement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Civil society organisations, municipalities, emergency responders, hospitals, humanitarian actors and public authorities may participate where relevant.
- Projects must be led by entities capable of carrying out R&D and innovation activities.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- humanitarian relief distribution
- NGO-led field operations
- awareness campaigns
- training activities without technology development
- procurement of off-the-shelf equipment
Eligible geographic areas
- Austria
- Belgium (Flanders)
- Chile
- Lithuania
- South Africa
- Spain
- Türkiye
- Ukraine
Selection criteria
- Impact
- Excellence
- Quality and efficiency of implementation
- Overall perception
How to apply
- Contact your ministry or funding agency through Eureka’s website to discuss your project idea, finances, eligibility and procedures.
- Create an account on the application portal, one per consortium, and select the funding opportunity you want to apply to.
- Complete one application form per consortium in English and request that other partners fill out a partner form.
- Submit a GANTT chart, a signed co-signature form, and any other required attachments.
- Complete and sign a consortium agreement.
Processing and Agreement
- We will check your application for completeness and eligibility before reviewing it using a standard evaluation procedure.
- If successful, your project will receive a Eureka label.
- Your country or region’s ministry or funding agency may conduct another evaluation performed by experts and based on national regulations.
- The final step is to complete and sign a consortium agreement.
Additional information
- Projects must be international collaborative R&D&I projects in the field of Disaster Resilience, Response and Recovery.
- Projects are expected to start at TRL 5 or above.
- Projects should aim for a market-ready, deployable, or scalable solution, with implementation expected within 24 months of project completion.
- The evaluation process covers Impact, Excellence, Quality and efficiency of implementation, and Overall perception.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026 Program
What is the Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026?
Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026 supports international collaborative R&D&I projects in selected Eureka countries, including Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Chile, Lithuania, South Africa, Spain, Türkiye and Ukraine, to strengthen disaster preparedness, emergency response and post-disaster recovery. It backs innovative technologies, products, services or processes through development, adaptation, validation and scaling.
How much funding can be received?
Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026 Funds up to 85% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is October 26, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026 program?
To be eligible for the Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026 program, you must:
The project must be an international cooperative project.
The project must target an innovative product, process or service for commercialisation.
The project must have a civilian purpose.
What expenses are eligible under Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026?
development, adaptation, validation and scaling of innovative technologies, products, services or processes
new technologies, products, services or systems
significant adaptations, re-engineering, or repurposing of existing technologies for disaster-related applications
scalable solutions that can be piloted and commercially deployed after project completion
Who can I contact for more information about the Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026?
You can contact Eureka Network (EUREKA) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026 available?
The Eureka call for disaster resilience, response and recovery projects – 2026 program is available across Canada.