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Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
Low-carbon collaborative R&D project support
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 7, 2026Latest change: The funding page now says German partners should use a suitable national or regional programme, with general guidance of up to 60% for SMEs and 40% for large companies.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 7, 2026
Latest change: The funding page now says German partners should use a suitable national or regional programme, with general guidance of up to 60% for SMEs and 40% for large companies.
Germany funding guidance updated
The Funding page now adds Germany-specific guidance for Eurogia participation: German partners may use any national or regional funding programme that fits their project, and there is no dedicated cluster funding scheme in Germany. It also states that funding rates are generally up to 60% for SMEs and up to 40% for large companies, and advises German partners to contact the relevant programme representatives in advance to confirm eligibility for Eureka cooperation.
Funding available
Up to 1% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
Eurogia2030 supports trans-national collaborative R&D projects in low-carbon energy technologies through a two-step Eureka Cluster process for consortia including companies from different EUREKA participating countries. Eligible projects cover applied research and innovation in areas such as hydrogen, smart grids, energy storage, and green buildings.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Collaborative international R&D projects to develop an innovative clean-technology product, industrial process, industry standard, or service.
- Joint R&D projects in hydrogen and renewable energy technologies for energy generation and storage.
- Joint R&D projects using ICT to track CO2 and manage energy use and storage.
- Collaborative R&D projects in energy-efficient housing, digital twins, smart cities, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for clean technologies.
- Collaborative R&D projects applying artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to optimize energy use.
Documents Needed
- Project Outline (PO) or Full Project Proposal (FPP).
- Declaration of Acceptance (DoA) form for each partner.
- Form C for FPP submission.
- National funding application, where required under national funding processes.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible Canadian SMEs.
Eligible geographic areas
- EUREKA participating countries
- Other EUREKA countries
- Countries outside EUREKA
Selection criteria
- Excellence, impact, organisation, and suggested execution.
- Impact on participating countries and partners, including contribution to the green transition of society.
- Technical and strategic relevance for the EUROGIA2030 core technology domains.
- The R&D competence of the applying project partners, the chances of success, and the likelihood of later implementation of project results.
- Market relevance, the added value of cooperation, and consortium balance, including whether one partner or country holds around 70% of the project.
How to apply
- Register in the EUROGIA Submission Portal and follow the instructions to update your proposal.
- If you are submitting your project for the first time, present a Project Outline (PO), not a Full Project Proposal (FPP).
- Download the PO submission template from the templates page.
- Download the FPP submission template from the templates page.
- Upload other templates, such as Form C and DoA, with the FPP submission.
- Inform your NRC IRAP industrial technology advisor if you plan to submit a Project Outline or a Full Project Proposal.
Processing and Agreement
- Project Outlines are used for pre-selection.
- Applicants with a positive Project Outline evaluation are invited to present a Full Project Proposal in the following call.
- Proposals received by the deadline are reviewed for technical quality by the Eurogia Technical Committee and by national authorities to check eligibility for funding.
- After receipt, an acknowledgement is sent to the coordinating contact person.
- Proposers are requested to present the proposal’s technical objectives to the Technical Committee in a 15-minute oral presentation followed by a 10-15 minute Q&A session.
Additional information
- EUROGIA is a bottom-up, industry driven, market oriented programme within the EUREKA network that addresses low-carbon energy technologies across the energy mix.
- The programme follows a 5Ds Strategy: Decarbonisation, Democratisation, Digitalisation, Deregulation, and Decentralisation.
- A EUROGIA Brokerage Tool lets applicants upload project ideas or expertise offers and search for partners.
- The EUROGIA label is a quality label for low-carbon energy R&D projects, and the Technical Committee and EUROGIA2030 office provide interactive feedback during evaluation.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies Program
What is the Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies?
Eurogia2030 supports trans-national collaborative R&D projects in low-carbon energy technologies through a two-step Eureka Cluster process for consortia including companies from different EUREKA participating countries. Eligible projects cover applied research and innovation in areas such as hydrogen, smart grids, energy storage, and green buildings.
How much funding can be received?
Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies Funds up to 1% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies program?
To be eligible for the Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies program, you must:
The consortium must include at least two companies from different EUREKA participating countries.
Project partners must cooperate on a win-win or fair basis to develop a new product, industrial process, industry standard, or service.
The product, process, or service must be innovative and involve technological risk.
What expenses are eligible under Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies?
Collaborative international R&D projects to develop an innovative clean-technology product, industrial process, industry standard, or service.
Joint R&D projects in hydrogen and renewable energy technologies for energy generation and storage.
Joint R&D projects using ICT to track CO2 and manage energy use and storage.
Collaborative R&D projects in energy-efficient housing, digital twins, smart cities, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for clean technologies.
Collaborative R&D projects applying artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to optimize energy use.
Who can I contact for more information about the Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at contact@eurogia.com or by phone at +32468164766.
Where is the Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies available?
The Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies program is available across Canada.
Is the Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies is a Grant and Funding