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Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #3 (Winter-Spring 2024)
Collaborative R&D for commercial innovation
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
May 31, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #3 (Winter-Spring 2024) supports Canadian SMEs and organizations from Eureka member countries through NRC IRAP, with eligible Canadian SMEs receiving up to 50% reimbursement up to $500,000 CAD. It backs collaborative R&D for innovative products, processes, and technology-based services with civilian purpose.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
- Collaborative industrial research and development projects with high potential for commercialization
- Co-development, adaptation or validation of an innovative product, process or technology-based service
- Industrial research or technological development activities
Documents Needed
- Eureka project application form
- NRC IRAP Canadian Annex form
- Draft international consortium agreement
- Self-funding declaration for self-funded participants
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Organizations from Eureka member countries
- Canadian SME participants must be registered IRAP clients
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 who have commercialized 1 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
- Register using the Register button at the end of the page.
- Canadian applicants must submit an expression of interest (EOI) form.
- The project consortium must complete and submit a Eureka project online application form.
- Each project partner seeking funding must submit all required documents to its respective national funding body and meet its due diligence process.
Processing and Agreement
- NRC IRAP will review registrations and contact applicants if more information is required.
- Qualifying applicants will be invited to submit an expression of interest form, which will be evaluated by the applicant’s NRC IRAP representative and the NRC IRAP International Office.
- Canadian ICPP applications will be evaluated by an NRC IRAP evaluation team including the applicant’s NRC IRAP representative and the NRC IRAP International Office.
- NRC IRAP will work with the partner countries for joint review and Eureka labelling.
- Only collaborative projects deemed worthy of the Eureka label will proceed to the final national funding body proposal and funding agreement stage, where eligible project partners sign legally binding funding agreements with their respective national funding body.
Additional information
- This page is archived and will not be updated.
- If no Register button is visible below the page content, registration has closed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #3 (Winter-Spring 2024) Program
What is the Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #3 (Winter-Spring 2024)?
Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #3 (Winter-Spring 2024) supports Canadian SMEs and organizations from Eureka member countries through NRC IRAP, with eligible Canadian SMEs receiving up to 50% reimbursement up to $500,000 CAD. It backs collaborative R&D for innovative products, processes, and technology-based services with civilian purpose.
How much funding can be received?
Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #3 (Winter-Spring 2024) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #3 (Winter-Spring 2024) program?
To be eligible for the Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #3 (Winter-Spring 2024) program, you must:
The consortium must include at least 1 eligible Canadian SME and 1 eligible organization from a Eureka member country.
The Canadian applicant must be an incorporated, profit-oriented SME in Canada with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
The consortium must have a plan for intellectual property rights and intent to commercialize.
What expenses are eligible under Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #3 (Winter-Spring 2024)?
Collaborative industrial research and development projects with high potential for commercialization
Co-development, adaptation or validation of an innovative product, process or technology-based service
Industrial research or technological development activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #3 (Winter-Spring 2024)?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Eric.Holdrinet@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #3 (Winter-Spring 2024) available?
The Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #3 (Winter-Spring 2024) program is available across Canada.
Is the Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #3 (Winter-Spring 2024) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Eureka Network Canada call for proposals #3 (Winter-Spring 2024) is a Grant and Funding