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Eurostars call for proposals
International R&D support for Canadian SMEs
Latest source updateLast Update: July 18, 2026Latest change: The Eurostars content now shows Call 11 for projects with a 9 July 2026 to 10 September 2026 application window, along with updated eligibility, funding, and application details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 18, 2026
Latest change: The Eurostars content now shows Call 11 for projects with a 9 July 2026 to 10 September 2026 application window, along with updated eligibility, funding, and application details.
Eurostars call updated to Call 11 for September 2026
The Eurostars content now shows Call 11 for projects, with an application window from 9 July 2026 at 12:00 AM CEST to 10 September 2026 at 2:00 PM CEST and a revised project platform link for submissions. The eligibility and scope information now emphasizes an international consortium led by an innovative SME, at least two independent entities from at least two Eurostars countries, a 36-month-or-less project duration, and exclusive civil applications, replacing the older Canada-focused NRC IRAP participation guidance. Funding details are now described through national funding bodies and country-specific rules, including country information and example funding rates by jurisdiction, instead of the earlier Canadian maximum funding of $500,000 CAD per eligible Canadian SME participant per project.
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Eurostars Call 11 for projects – deadline September 2026 offers up to 50% funding for Canadian SMEs through NRC IRAP in international collaborative innovation. It supports R&D projects focused on products, processes, or services for commercialisation in global markets.
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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 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- From $ 500,000 to $ 50,000,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- 15-500 employees
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- International collaborative R&D and innovation projects.
- Projects that develop products, processes or services that can be easily commercialised.
Documents Needed
- Signed commitment and signature form
- SME declaration if you are an SME
- Financial annex, which may include financial reports, a business plan if you are a start-up, or other documents depending on your country
- Self-funding declaration if you are not eligible to receive public funding or do not request public funding
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian SMEs eligible for funding as NRC IRAP clients.
Who is not eligible
- Large companies, universities, and research organisations in Canada are not supported for this call.
Eligible expenses
- R&D costs resulting from participating in the Eurostars programme.
Selection criteria
- Quality and efficiency of the implementation, including quality of the consortium, added value through cooperation, realistic and clearly defined project management and planning, and reasonable cost structure.
- Impact, including market size, market access and risk, competitive advantage, clear and realistic commercialisation plans, and economic, environmental, and societal impact.
- Excellence, including degree of innovation, new applied knowledge, level of technical challenge, and technical achievability and risk.
- Applications are considered for funding only 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 considers them excellent or good quality.
How to apply
- Canadian SMEs must register with NRC IRAP before submission; if you are not yet an NRC IRAP client, register at least 4 weeks before the Eurostars application deadline.
- Contact your national or regional funding body using the form available on the Eureka website to discuss your project idea, funding in your country, legal and financial viability, and eligibility.
- Create an account on the project platform, and have the innovative SME leading your consortium open the application and invite the other partners.
- Complete the application form in English and submit it electronically.
- Upload annexes to the online application form, including the signed commitment and signature form and the SME declaration if applicable.
- Submit the completed application before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligibility check within one week of 10 September 2026.
- Legal and financial viability check in mid-October 2026.
- Expert evaluation by three independent experts per project takes place in mid-October 2026.
- Independent Evaluation Panel ranking and ethics review take place at the end of November 2026.
- Funding outcome is communicated by mid-December 2026, agreements with your national funding body are signed between five and seven months after the submission deadline, and the consortium leader can submit a redress request on procedural grounds with clear evidence.
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 11 for projects – deadline September 2026 offers up to 50% funding for Canadian SMEs through NRC IRAP in international collaborative innovation. It supports R&D projects focused on products, processes, or services for commercialisation in global markets.
How much funding can be received?
Eurostars call for proposals Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Eurostars call for proposals program?
To be eligible for the Eurostars call for proposals program, you must:
Canadian SMEs must register with NRC IRAP before submitting the application.
Canadian SMEs must be eligible for funding as NRC IRAP clients.
What expenses are eligible under Eurostars call for proposals?
International collaborative R&D and innovation projects.
Projects that develop products, processes or services that can be easily commercialised.
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.
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