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Europe – Eurostars call for proposals 2026
International R&D support for innovative SMEs
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
August 11, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Europe – Eurostars call for proposals 2026 supports Canadian SMEs in international collaborative R&D through NRC IRAP and Eurostars, helping innovative firms develop commercial products, processes, or services. Eligible projects cover co-development, adaptation, or validation of innovative technology-based solutions, with funding for salary costs, contractor fees, and international travel for employees.
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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 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
- Collaborative research and development projects.
- Co-development, adaptation, and/or validation of an innovative product, process, or technology-based service.
Documents Needed
- Recent financial statements
- Cash-flow projection covering the duration of the project
- Self-funding declaration form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian SME applicants
Who is not eligible
- Research institutes, universities, research and technology organizations, large enterprises, and other companies are not eligible for funding from NRC IRAP or their national funding body.
- Projects involving any individuals or organizations currently affiliated with an entity on the Named Research Organization list are not directly funded by NRC.
Eligible expenses
- Salary costs
- Contractor fees
- International travel costs for employees
Selection criteria
- Preference may be given to SME applicants who have a minimum of 15 full-time equivalent employees located in Canada, have commercialized 1 or more products internationally, and have more than $500,000 CAD in annual sales revenue.
How to apply
- Canadian SME applicants must register using the registration button at the bottom of the page, and basic information about the applicant and the organization will be required upon registration.
- Project partners must jointly complete and submit the Eurostars application form and associated annexes through the Eureka Project Management Platform by the Eurostars application deadline.
- For each Canadian SME applying for funding, NRC IRAP may request additional documentation such as recent financial statements and a cash-flow projection covering the duration of the project.
- Canadian organizations not seeking or ineligible for NRC IRAP funding, but wishing to participate in the consortium, must submit a self-funding declaration form using the official self-funding declaration template.
Processing and Agreement
- Project proposals will be evaluated by Eurostars in accordance with its evaluation process and criteria.
- Once a Eurostars project has been selected, the Canadian SME participant requesting NRC IRAP funding will work with their NRC IRAP Industrial Technology Advisor to answer due diligence questions and prepare an NRC IRAP funding proposal.
- If approved, the Canadian SME participant will execute a contribution agreement with NRC IRAP.
Additional information
- Registration is recommended for all Canadian participants so NRC IRAP can verify their status with the program.
- If no Register button is visible below the page line, the call for proposals has closed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Europe – Eurostars call for proposals 2026 Program
What is the Europe – Eurostars call for proposals 2026?
Europe – Eurostars call for proposals 2026 supports Canadian SMEs in international collaborative R&D through NRC IRAP and Eurostars, helping innovative firms develop commercial products, processes, or services. Eligible projects cover co-development, adaptation, or validation of innovative technology-based solutions, with funding for salary costs, contractor fees, and international travel for employees.
How much funding can be received?
Europe – Eurostars call for proposals 2026 Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Europe – Eurostars call for proposals 2026 program?
To be eligible for the Europe – Eurostars call for proposals 2026 program, you must:
The applicant must be an incorporated, profit-oriented SME in Canada.
The applicant must have been in operation for at least 12 months before the Canadian registration deadline.
The applicant must have at least 5 full-time equivalent employees located in Canada by the Canadian registration deadline.
What expenses are eligible under Europe – Eurostars call for proposals 2026?
Collaborative research and development projects.
Co-development, adaptation, and/or validation of an innovative product, process, or technology-based service.
Who can I contact for more information about the Europe – Eurostars call for proposals 2026?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Eric.Holdrinet@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the Europe – Eurostars call for proposals 2026 available?
The Europe – Eurostars call for proposals 2026 program is available across Canada.
Is the Europe – Eurostars call for proposals 2026 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Europe – Eurostars call for proposals 2026 is a Grant and Funding