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Eurostars Call 12 for projects – deadline March 2027

International SME-led R&D collaboration support

Offered by
Eureka Network (EUREKA)
Official source: eurekanetwork.org

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Funding available
$ 500,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
March 4, 2027
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Innovative SMEs in the leading role
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Overview

Eurostars Call 12 for projects – deadline March 2027 supports innovative SMEs and project partners in international collaborative R&D and innovation projects across Eurostars countries. It targets consortia led by an innovative SME to develop products, processes or services that can be rapidly commercialised, with funding handled by national bodies.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$500,000
Maximum share of project costs
100%
Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Conduct research and development activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Eurostars national criteria updated

Eurostars Call 12 now shows updated national criteria and funding conditions for Croatia, Latvia, and Sweden.

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Eurostars Call 12 now shows revised national criteria for Croatia, Latvia, and Sweden. Croatia’s maximum grant per project increased from 200,000 euro to 300,000 euro, Latvia now sets funding at up to 100% for research organisations without commercialisation activity or up to 80% if they participate in it, and Sweden adds a 20% cap on external consultant costs along with new financial-status and non-state-aid requirements. The application steps were also adjusted in some national sections: Canada’s guidance now points participants to work with an NRC IRAP Industrial Technology Advisor after selection, and Latvia removes the option to contact LZP when two years of financial reports are unavailable.

Official source: eurekanetwork.org
October 2, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Innovative SMEs in the leading role
  • Large companies, universities, research organisations and other types of organisations can participate as project partners

Activities funded

  • International collaborative R&D and innovation projects
  • Development of products, processes or services that can be rapidly commercialised

How to apply

  • The leading SME must create its account first and start the application on the project platform.
  • The leading SME invites the other project partners to join the application.
  • All project partners complete the application form together, including partner-specific sections.
  • All mandatory fields must be completed before submitting the application on the project platform.

Documents Needed

  • Signed commitment and signature form
  • SME declaration, if the applicant is an SME
  • Financial annex, depending on the country
  • Self-funding declaration, if you are not eligible to receive public funding or do not request public funding

Selection criteria

  • Independent evaluators score applications on quality and efficiency of implementation, impact, and excellence.
  • Quality and efficiency of implementation covers consortium quality, added value through cooperation, realistic project management and planning, and reasonable cost structure.
  • Impact covers market size, market access and risk, competitive advantage, clear and realistic commercialisation plans, and economic, environmental, and societal impact.
  • Excellence covers degree of innovation, new applied knowledge, level of technical challenge, and technical achievability and risk.
  • Applications are considered for funding if they are among the best 200 projects evaluated by the remote experts, all project partners receive a positive Legal and Financial Viability outcome, and the Independent Evaluation Panel judges them excellent or good quality.

Processing and Agreement

  • The eligibility check is performed within one week of submission, and applications may be reassessed later if new information comes to light.
  • The Legal and Financial Viability Check is mandatory and may disqualify applications based on issues such as incorrect SME status, incorrect legal establishment, financial difficulty, noncompliance with national rules, missing declarations, or insufficient financial capacity.
  • Independent evaluators score the application, and the Independent Evaluation Panel then ranks the projects.
  • Ethics review is carried out after the evaluation stages.
  • If the application is rejected because of a procedural mistake, the consortium leader may submit a redress request on procedural grounds with clear evidence.

Official sources

Eurostars Call 12 for projects - deadline March 2027

Program guide

check guidelines (2025)European Partnership on Innovative SMEs / Eurostars eligibility guidelines (2026)Eurostars application platform guidelines

Application form

Application form in Word formatAssessment form in Word formatBefore completing the SME model declaration,Commitment and Signature FormHow to complete your SME declaration

Supporting document

Commitment and signature formEurostars application form (Word format)Eurostars guidelines on SME declarationEurostars SME declaration formGuidelines for obtaining a PIC number
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Eurostars Call 12 for projects – deadline March 2027 Program

What is the Eurostars Call 12 for projects – deadline March 2027?

Eurostars Call 12 for projects – deadline March 2027 supports innovative SMEs and project partners in international collaborative R&D and innovation projects across Eurostars countries. It targets consortia led by an innovative SME to develop products, processes or services that can be rapidly commercialised, with funding handled by national bodies.

How much funding can be received?

Eurostars Call 12 for projects – deadline March 2027 Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was March 4, 2027.

Who is eligible for the Eurostars Call 12 for projects – deadline March 2027 program?

To be eligible for the Eurostars Call 12 for projects – deadline March 2027 program, you must: The consortium must be led by an innovative SME from a Eurostars country The consortium must include at least two independent entities from at least two Eurostars countries, with at least one organisation from an EU or Horizon Europe Associated Country SMEs from Eurostars countries must represent 50% or more of total project cost, the project must last 36 months or less, and it must focus exclusively on civil applications

Who can I contact for more information about the Eurostars Call 12 for projects – deadline March 2027?

You can contact Eureka Network (EUREKA).

Where is the Eurostars Call 12 for projects – deadline March 2027 available?

The Eurostars Call 12 for projects – deadline March 2027 program is available across Canada.

Is the Eurostars Call 12 for projects – deadline March 2027 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Eurostars Call 12 for projects – deadline March 2027 is a Grant and Funding