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Eureka Network Canada call for proposals — Summer-Fall 2026
International R&D collaboration for innovative SMEs
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
September 15, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The call for proposals no 8 of the Eureka Network – Canada supports Canadian SMEs and partners from other Eureka member countries in collaborative civilian R&D projects. The program aims at the joint development, adaptation or validation of innovative technological products, processes or services.
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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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 5-500 employees
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Collaborative industrial research and development projects
- Joint development, adaptation or validation of an innovative technological product, process or service
Documents Needed
- Eureka project participation application form
- Draft international project consortium agreement
- NRC IRAP form for Canadian SMEs
- Signed copy of the NRC research security requirements compliance attestation form
- Cash flow projection for the Canadian SME(s)
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian SMEs.
- Organizations from other Eureka member countries.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals or organizations currently affiliated with a named research organization cannot participate in a project directly funded by the NRC.
- Organizations engaged by a project partner under a paid services, consulting or subcontracting contract cannot be considered project partners.
Eligible expenses
- Salary costs
- Contractor fees
- Staff foreign travel expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Other Eureka member countries
Selection criteria
- Priority may be given to SMEs with at least 15 full-time equivalent employees in Canada.
- Priority may be given to SMEs that have commercialized one or more products internationally.
- Priority may be given to SMEs whose annual revenue exceeds 500 000 CAD.
How to apply
- Each Canadian applicant SME must register online using the “Register” button.
- The Canadian applicant SME must then submit an expression of interest form with basic information about itself and the collaboration project.
- If invited to proceed, the Canadian lead applicant SME must work with its partners to prepare and submit an International Consortium Project Proposal.
- Eligible partners must then prepare their funding proposal with their respective national funding agency and, where applicable, conclude a funding agreement.
Processing and Agreement
- Expressions of interest are assessed upon receipt by an NRC IRAP evaluation team.
- Canadian PPCI applications are assessed by an NRC team composed of the applicant representative, the NRC National Programs Office and the PARI CNRC International Office.
- The combined evaluation results are sent to the national funding agencies for the joint selection of collaboration projects.
- Only participants in the selected proposals are invited to move to the final stage with their national funding agency.
- If the proposal is approved, the partners prepare their funding proposals, complete due diligence and sign legally binding funding agreements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Eureka Network Canada call for proposals — Summer-Fall 2026 Program
What is the Eureka Network Canada call for proposals — Summer-Fall 2026?
The call for proposals no 8 of the Eureka Network – Canada supports Canadian SMEs and partners from other Eureka member countries in collaborative civilian R&D projects. The program aims at the joint development, adaptation or validation of innovative technological products, processes or services.
How much funding can be received?
Eureka Network Canada call for proposals — Summer-Fall 2026 Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is September 15, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Eureka Network Canada call for proposals — Summer-Fall 2026 program?
To be eligible for the Eureka Network Canada call for proposals — Summer-Fall 2026 program, you must:
The application must be led by a project consortium.
The Canadian applicant must be an incorporated for-profit SME in Canada.
The applicant must have at least 5 full-time equivalent employees in Canada and have been in operation for 12 months or more.
What expenses are eligible under Eureka Network Canada call for proposals — Summer-Fall 2026?
Collaborative industrial research and development projects
Joint development, adaptation or validation of an innovative technological product, process or service
Who can I contact for more information about the Eureka Network Canada call for proposals — Summer-Fall 2026?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Peter.Bandas@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the Eureka Network Canada call for proposals — Summer-Fall 2026 available?
The Eureka Network Canada call for proposals — Summer-Fall 2026 program is available across Canada.