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Eureka Network Lightweighting Technologies 2024-25 Call for Proposals
International R&D funding for lightweighting projects
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 15, 2025
- Closing date : October 23, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports international collaborative R&D projects in lightweighting technologies. It provides funding of up to 80% for Walloon partners, for innovative products, processes, or services developed with partners from Eureka member countries.
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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
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 15, 2025
- Closing date : October 23, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- International collaborative research projects
- Development of innovative products, processes, or services in lightweighting
Documents Needed
- ONTIME application form
- Financial documents of the companies
- Extract(s) from the criminal record for Walloon partner legal entities
- Signed depositor signatures
- Optional figures, drawings, or diagrams
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies
- Industrial partners
- Walloon companies with an operating establishment in Wallonia
Who is not eligible
- Companies in financial difficulty
- Projects that have already received public funding
- Applicants without a Walloon operating establishment, for Walloon participation
Eligible expenses
- Researchers, technicians, and management staff salaries
- Operating expenses and general overhead
- Research equipment and materials
- Subcontracting costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Wallonia
- Eureka member countries participating in the consortium
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by SPW Recherche and, where relevant, independent experts.
- Projects are then discussed in a multilateral consensus meeting between funding bodies.
- Selected projects are forwarded to the Minister responsible for Research.
- Eureka label is issued after agreement from the other funding countries.
- Applicants are notified of the funding decision.
Additional information
- A consortium agreement must be signed before project start.
- The project cannot have received public funding already.
- Projects are submitted in parallel to Eureka and ONTIME.
- A French-language funding request to SPW Recherche is mandatory for Walloon applicants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Eureka Network Lightweighting Technologies 2024-25 Call for Proposals Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Eureka Network Lightweighting Technologies 2024-25 Call for Proposals. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Eureka Network Lightweighting Technologies 2024-25 Call for Proposals?
This program supports international collaborative R&D projects in lightweighting technologies. It provides funding of up to 80% for Walloon partners, for innovative products, processes, or services developed with partners from Eureka member countries.
How much funding can be received?
Eureka Network Lightweighting Technologies 2024-25 Call for Proposals Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 23, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Eureka Network Lightweighting Technologies 2024-25 Call for Proposals program?
To be eligible for the Eureka Network Lightweighting Technologies 2024-25 Call for Proposals program, you must:
At least two independent partners from two Eureka countries.
Innovative international R&D project.
Walloon partners must be financially sound and based in Wallonia.
What expenses are eligible under Eureka Network Lightweighting Technologies 2024-25 Call for Proposals?
International collaborative research projects
Development of innovative products, processes, or services in lightweighting
Who can I contact for more information about the Eureka Network Lightweighting Technologies 2024-25 Call for Proposals?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at eureka-eurostars.recherche@spw.wallonie.be or by phone at +32 (0)81 77 86 82.
Where is the Eureka Network Lightweighting Technologies 2024-25 Call for Proposals available?
The Eureka Network Lightweighting Technologies 2024-25 Call for Proposals program is available the province of Quebec.