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Eurostars call for proposals
International R&D funding for Canadian SMEs
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
April 13, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
Eurostars call for proposals supports Canadian SMEs in Canada to collaborate on innovative R&D for commercialization, with up to $500,000 CAD per eligible Canadian SME participant per project. Eligible projects are civilian and may involve innovative, technology-driven products, services or processes across all sectors.
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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 : 500,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 500,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- 15-500 employees
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative R&D projects that create innovative products, processes or services for commercialization.
- Development and commercialization of innovative, technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada.
Documents Needed
- Most recent annual financial statements
- Most recent interim financial statements
- Cash-flow projection covering at least the expected duration of participation in the project
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian SMEs eligible for NRC IRAP funding.
Who is not eligible
- All other organizations, which must secure alternative funding.
- Canadian SMEs that previously received NRC IRAP funding but did not make a substantial effort to leverage their R&D results.
- Canadian SMEs that are currently receiving NRC IRAP funding and have not yet exploited their R&D results.
How to apply
- Canadian SME applicants must register with NRC IRAP using the registration button before the registration deadline.
- The Eurostars application must be completed jointly by the project partners and submitted online using the Eureka Project Management Platform (E!PMP).
- Each Canadian SME seeking NRC IRAP funding must complete an NRC IRAP project proposal and submit it through the NRC IRAP Innovation Portal.
Additional information
- This page is archived and will not be updated.
- Recordings of previous webinars are also available.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Eurostars call for proposals Program
What is the Eurostars call for proposals?
Eurostars call for proposals supports Canadian SMEs in Canada to collaborate on innovative R&D for commercialization, with up to $500,000 CAD per eligible Canadian SME participant per project. Eligible projects are civilian and may involve innovative, technology-driven products, services or processes across all sectors.
How much funding can be received?
Eurostars call for proposals Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Eurostars call for proposals program?
To be eligible for the Eurostars call for proposals program, you must:
Be an incorporated, profit-oriented SME in Canada.
Have 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees and at least 12 months of operation before the Eurostars call application deadline.
Register with NRC IRAP and be eligible for NRC IRAP funding.
What expenses are eligible under Eurostars call for proposals?
Collaborative R&D projects that create innovative products, processes or services for commercialization.
Development and commercialization of innovative, technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada.
Who can I contact for more information about the Eurostars call for proposals?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Eric.Holdrinet@cnrc-nrc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Eurostars call for proposals available?
The Eurostars call for proposals program is available across Canada.
Is the Eurostars call for proposals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Eurostars call for proposals is a Grant and Funding