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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 10, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Eurostars supports transnational research and innovation projects for innovative SMEs. It helps bring products, services, or processes to market through programme funding and collaboration.
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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
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 10, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of innovative products, services, or processes.
- Transnational research and innovation collaboration.
- Projects with civil applications only.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Financial annex
- Mandatory annexes
- Optional annexes, if relevant
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- SMEs.
- Start-ups.
- Research and innovation consortia.
Eligible geographic areas
- Eurostars countries.
- At least one EU or Horizon Europe Associated Country in the consortium.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first assessed by three remote experts.
- Projects above the quality threshold move to the Independent Evaluation Panel.
- Approved projects are notified after evaluation.
- Participants must contact their national funding body after approval.
- A signed Consortium Agreement is required before project start.
Additional information
- Eureka does not provide direct funding.
- Projects are labelled to support access to national funding.
- In France, Bpifrance is the national operator for Eurostars.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Eurostars Program
What is the Eurostars?
Eurostars supports transnational research and innovation projects for innovative SMEs. It helps bring products, services, or processes to market through programme funding and collaboration.
How much funding can be received?
Eurostars Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Eurostars program?
To be eligible for the Eurostars program, you must:
Transnational consortium required.
Innovative project with civil purpose.
Minimum TRL 4.
What expenses are eligible under Eurostars?
Development of innovative products, services, or processes.
Transnational research and innovation collaboration.
Projects with civil applications only.
Who can I contact for more information about the Eurostars?
You can contact Eureka Network (EUREKA).
Where is the Eurostars available?
The Eurostars program is available across Canada.
Is the Eurostars a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Eurostars is a Partnering and Collaboration