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Eureka Clusters
International SMART R&D call
Latest source updateLast Update: August 14, 2026Latest change: The CELTIC-NEXT Autumn 2026 call deadline moved to 26 October 2026 at 23:59 CET, and Czech Republic participation details were removed from both CELTIC-NEXT and ITEA call pages.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 14, 2026
Latest change: The CELTIC-NEXT Autumn 2026 call deadline moved to 26 October 2026 at 23:59 CET, and Czech Republic participation details were removed from both CELTIC-NEXT and ITEA call pages.
Eureka Clusters call updates
The CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Autumn 2026 now shows a submission deadline of 26 October 2026 at 23:59 CET, replacing 23 October 2026. Its country list also no longer includes Czech Republic, and the Czech Republic section with its funding cap and country-specific eligibility conditions was removed. The ITEA call for projects 2026 also removed the Czech Republic country section. That section had included Czech funding terms, eligibility criteria, and application steps, so those Czech-specific details are no longer published on the call page.
Funding available
$ 20,000,000 - $ 70,000,000
Deadline
January 26, 2027
Opened June 23, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
SMART Call 10 – 2026 is a Eureka Clusters call for bottom-up international projects that align with SMART’s technology roadmap across participating countries and regions. It supports research, development and innovation work, including personnel, equipment and consulting costs under country-specific funding rules.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 20,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 2000 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Bottom-up projects that align with SMART’s technology roadmap
Documents Needed
- Financial documents requested by your Chargé(e) d’Affaires Innovation
- Technical documents requested by your Chargé(e) d’Affaires Innovation
- National funding application form to DSTI
- Plans and financial reports for applications from the Czech Republic
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- SMEs
- Large companies
- Research organisations or universities
- Startups
- Midcap companies
Who is not eligible
- Companies classified as High-Potential Start-Ups in Ireland
- Companies with more than 2,000 full-time equivalent employees in France
- Companies with more than 500 FTEs in Canada
- Large companies are not eligible for funding under the Portugal scheme
- Universities or research institutes are not eligible to participate as partners in the national application in Türkiye
Eligible expenses
- Personnel, travel, consultancy, subcontracting/services, equipment/software, and consumables
- Universities/public bodies may also include institutional overhead and project incentives
- Depreciation, consumables, staff, external collaboration, and overheads
- Internal staff costs, depreciable and non-depreciable equipment and material costs, and subcontracting costs (to a certain extent)
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred in connection with the conclusion of the project agreement
- Costs for the sale and purchase of goods or services, or licensing costs or similar, between project participants
- Costs incurred by a participant during the period of its insolvency
- Costs for work carried out by employees at a university or higher education establishment that is non-compliant with rules on such employee’s outside activities
- Costs for publishing in hybrid journals
Eligible geographic areas
- Belgium (Wallonia)
- Lisbon NUTS II
- Andalucía, Baleares, Canarias, Castilla La Mancha, Castilla y León, Ceuta, Comunity of Valencia, Extremadura, Galicia, Melilla and Murcia
Selection criteria
- Valorisation in Wallonia
- Canadian SME participation will be evaluated based on providing benefits to Canada
- The project and the French firm’s technical and financial capacity to carry it through must be assessed by Bpifrance
- Project proposals from Türkiye are evaluated on industrial R&D content, technology level and innovative aspect; project plan and enterprise infrastructure; and economic and national benefit
- DSTI will prioritise funding to SMEs and project teams with Black participants, women, and young innovators/scientists
How to apply
- Apply via the SMART website.
- If applying from France, contact your Chargé(e) d’Affaires Innovation in your Bpifrance Regional Office and submit your national application on Bpifrance En Ligne.
- If applying from Canada, contact your IRAP representative prior to filing an application.
- If applying from Singapore, submit an application on the Business Grant Portal after prior consultation with an Enterprise Singapore representative.
- If applying from South Africa, inform the National Project Coordinator, share your project outline 6 weeks before submitting your project, and submit the national funding application form to DSTI within 7 days after the closing date.
- If applying from Türkiye, submit project applications to TÜBİTAK via PRODİS.
Processing and Agreement
- In France, Bpifrance assesses the project and the French firm’s technical and financial capacity to carry it through.
- In Poland, the domestic application is the main point for evaluation by NCBR.
- In South Africa, projects go through a funding negotiation process with DSTI, and the funding sum is transferred in tranches in accordance with the project duration.
- In Türkiye, project proposals are evaluated according to three dimensions.
- In Latvia, if the project is marked for funding, the organisation is contacted by the National Funding Body to submit a special application requesting funding.
Additional information
- The list of supporting countries is indicative, and some countries and regions are still to be confirmed.
- Applicants should contact their National Funding Body representative as early as possible before applying.
- Project partners can be found using SMART’s matchmaking platform.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Eureka Clusters Program
What is the Eureka Clusters?
SMART Call 10 – 2026 is a Eureka Clusters call for bottom-up international projects that align with SMART’s technology roadmap across participating countries and regions. It supports research, development and innovation work, including personnel, equipment and consulting costs under country-specific funding rules.
How much funding can be received?
Eureka Clusters Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $70,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is January 26, 2027. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Eureka Clusters program?
To be eligible for the Eureka Clusters program, you must:
The call is for bottom-up projects that align with SMART’s technology roadmap.
What expenses are eligible under Eureka Clusters?
Bottom-up projects that align with SMART’s technology roadmap
Who can I contact for more information about the Eureka Clusters?
You can contact Eureka Network (EUREKA) by email at international.innoproject@bpifrance.fr.
Where is the Eureka Clusters available?
The Eureka Clusters program is available across Canada.