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Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Canada
Funding for international clean-tech collaborative R&D by Canadian SMEs
Partnering and Collaboration
Grant and Funding
Overview
Eurogia Cluster’s 30th Call supports industry-led, international collaborative R&D in clean technologies (e.g., hydrogen and renewables, CO2 tracking ICT, smart cities/IoT, AI and big data for energy optimization) to develop innovative near‑market products, processes, standards, or services. Maximum funding amount is not specified; eligible Canadian SMEs may receive support through NRC IRAP in line with national rules, for activities such as prototyping, field trials, and technology development within a multi-partner consortium.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 500,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- 5-500 employees
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
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 or Full Project Proposal (submitted via the Eurogia portal)
- Expression of Interest (EOI) form (for Canadian SME applicants)
- Signed attestation of no affiliation with entities on the Named Research Organization (NRO) list
- Project Consortium or Cooperation Agreement (PCA)
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an incorporated, profit-oriented Canadian SME with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
- The applicant must have been operating for at least 12 months before the proposal deadline.
- The applicant must have at least 5 full-time equivalent employees located in Canada (on payroll and issued a T4), excluding contractors, by the Canadian registration deadline.
- The project must be a collaborative international R&D project with a consortium of at least 2 companies from different Eureka participating countries.
- The project must aim to develop an innovative new or improved product, process, industry standard, or service involving technological risk and a fair, win-win cooperation among partners.
Who is eligible?
- Clean technology companies (including hydrogen and renewable energy generation and storage technologies)
- ICT companies developing solutions for CO2 tracking and energy-use/storage management
- Companies working on energy-efficient housing, digital twins, smart cities, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and Big data companies focused on energy-use optimization
- Research institutes and universities (participation permitted according to each country’s funding regulations; in Canada they may participate on a self-funded basis or as subcontractors)
Who is not eligible
- Canadian organizations that are not incorporated, profit-oriented SMEs in Canada (for example, large enterprises or non-profit organizations) are not eligible for NRC IRAP funding under this call (they may only participate on a self-funded basis or as subcontractors).
- Canadian SMEs that have been operating for less than 12 months before the project proposal deadline.
- Canadian SMEs with fewer than 5 full-time equivalent employees in Canada on payroll (T4), excluding contract employees, by the Canadian registration deadline.
- Any project involving individuals or organizations with a current affiliation with an entity on Canada’s Named Research Organization (NRO) list (such projects will not be directly funded by NRC).
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada (eligible Canadian SMEs).
- Eureka participating countries (project consortium must include at least 2 companies from different participating countries).
- Budapest, Hungary (Project Outline Day event location).
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated technological innovation with associated technological risk.
- Clear advantage and added value created by international technological cooperation between participants (e.g., prototyping, field trials, new or improved products, access to R&D infrastructure).
- Well-balanced consortium contributions (no single partner or country contributing more than 70% of total project costs).
- Economic and societal benefits (where relevant) clearly highlighted in the proposal.
- Attestation that all partners and involved individuals/organizations have no affiliation with entities listed on Canada’s Named Research Organization (NRO) list (projects with a current affiliation will not be directly funded by NRC).
How to apply
1
Confirm project fit
- Confirm your project fits Eurogia clean technologies (e.g., hydrogen, renewable energy, ICT for CO2 tracking, smart cities/IoT, AI & big data for energy optimization)
- Decide whether to submit a Project Outline or a Full Project Proposal
2
Build the consortium
- Use the Eurogia brokerage tool to share project ideas and build a consortium
- Consider attending the Project Outline Day (March 5, 2026, Budapest) for information and matchmaking
3
Validate consortium requirements
- Ensure the consortium includes at least 2 companies from different Eureka participating countries
- Ensure the consortium is well-balanced (no partner/country contributes more than 70% of project costs)
4
Confirm NRC IRAP eligibility
- Confirm your organization is an eligible Canadian SME for NRC IRAP (incorporated, profit-oriented, 500 or fewer FTEs)
- Verify operational requirements (minimum 12 months in operation; at least 5 FTEs in Canada on payroll with T4 by the Canadian registration deadline)
- Confirm capacity and intent (financial/operational capacity, global commercialization potential, growth through international expansion)
5
Meet research security requirements
- Attest that project partners and involved individuals/organizations have no affiliation with entities on the Named Research Organization (NRO) list
- Confirm you understand NRC applies risk-based research security measures and will not directly fund projects with current NRO affiliations
6
Engage your NRC IRAP advisor
- Notify your NRC IRAP Industrial Technology Advisor that you plan to submit a Project Outline or Full Project Proposal
- Discuss your project idea and obtain guidance on preparing your submission
7
Submit via Eurogia portal
- Follow the instructions on Eurogia’s submission portal
- Submit the Project Outline or Full Project Proposal by April 30, 2026
Additional information
- Eurogia is a Eureka Cluster program focused on close-to-market, industry-driven collaborative R&D in clean technologies.
- A Eurogia brokerage tool is available to share project ideas and support consortium building.
- A “Project outline day” information and matchmaking event is scheduled for March 5, 2026, in Budapest, Hungary.
- For research security, NRC will not directly fund projects where there is a current affiliation with an entity on Canada’s Named Research Organization (NRO) list.
Contacts
Peter.Bandas@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
1-877-994-4727
