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Eurogia Cluster's 30th Call for proposals – Clean Technologies
International clean-tech collaborative R&D support
Latest source updateLast Update: July 6, 2026Latest change: Eurogia’s current call timing moved to Call 31, with the launch date updated to 01 July 2026 and the submission deadline updated to 29 October 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 6, 2026
Latest change: Eurogia’s current call timing moved to Call 31, with the launch date updated to 01 July 2026 and the submission deadline updated to 29 October 2026.
Eurogia Call 31 dates updated
The Eurogia call information now shows Call 31 instead of Call 30, with the application window updated to 01 July 2026 through 29 October 2026 and the decision expected in December 2026. On the Calls page, the launch date changed from 04 January 2026 to 01 July 2026 and the submission deadline changed from 30 April 2026 to 29 October 2026; the PO Day event link was also removed.
Funding available
Up to 1% of project cost
Deadline
April 30, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Eurogia Cluster’s 30th Call supports industry-led, international collaborative R&D in clean technologies, including hydrogen and renewable energy, ICT for CO2 tracking and energy management, smart cities, IoT, AI and big data. Funding is provided by national funding bodies for eligible participants, but the maximum funding amount is not specified.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
Annual revenue
- $ 500,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- 5-500 employees
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
- Declaration of Acceptance (DoA) for each partner
- Project Consortium or Cooperation Agreement (PCA)
- National funding application, if required by the relevant authority
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies from EUREKA participating countries
- Research institutes and universities
- SMEs
- Large enterprises
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
- EUREKA participating countries
- Belgium
Selection criteria
- Technical quality of the proposal.
- Innovation and technological risk.
- Impact and added value from collaboration between partners.
- Balanced consortium with broad partner participation.
- Economic and societal benefits where relevant.
How to apply
- Step 1: Register on the Eurogia submission portal and prepare the proposal.
- Step 2: Submit a Project Outline for a first-time application, or a Full Project Proposal if invited.
- Step 3: Upload the required documents through the online submission tool.
- Step 4: Submit by the call deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Project Outline submissions are reviewed for technical quality by the Eurogia Technical Committee and by national authorities for funding eligibility.
- Only invited applicants may submit a Full Project Proposal.
- Positive Project Outline evaluations can lead to an invitation to submit a Full Project Proposal in a later call.
- Applicants receive an acknowledgement of receipt after submission.
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
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?
Eurogia Cluster’s 30th Call supports industry-led, international collaborative R&D in clean technologies, including hydrogen and renewable energy, ICT for CO2 tracking and energy management, smart cities, IoT, AI and big data. Funding is provided by national funding bodies for eligible participants, but the maximum funding amount is not specified.
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:
Incorporated, profit-oriented Canadian SME (≤500 FTE employees).
Operating ≥12 months and has ≥5 FTE employees in Canada (T4 payroll).
Eligible to receive NRC IRAP funding (NRC IRAP client eligibility required).
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 peter.bandas@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
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 Partnering and Collaboration