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France and South Korea call for projects 2026
International R&D collaboration for commercialisation
Funding available
$ 500,000,000
Deadline
July 8, 2026
Opened May 13, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
France and South Korea call for projects 2026 supports international R&D collaboration between eligible companies in France and South Korea. It targets innovative products, processes or services for commercialisation, with eligible areas including semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and AI.
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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 : 500,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 2000 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- R&D projects in all thematic areas or application domains
- Researching or developing an innovative product, process or service with the goal of commercialisation
Documents Needed
- A GANTT chart
- A signed co-signature form
- Financial and technical documents requested by your chargé(e) d’affaires innovation
- Eureka’s application form in English
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible French companies
- Eligible South Korean companies
- Organizations from non-participating countries, if public or self-funding is secured by the call deadline
- Companies with registered R&D laboratories, research institutes and universities
Who is not eligible
- Companies with more than 2,000 full-time equivalent employees are not eligible for funding
- Research organisations and universities are not eligible for funding in France
Eligible expenses
- R&D costs
- Eligible project costs
Eligible geographic areas
- France
- South Korea
Selection criteria
- Impact
- Excellence
- Quality and efficiency of implementation
- Overall perception
How to apply
- Contact your ministry or funding agency through Eureka's website to discuss your project idea, finances, eligibility and procedures.
- Create an account on the application portal and select the funding opportunity you want to apply to.
- Complete one application form per consortium in English and request that other partners fill out a partner form.
- Submit a GANTT chart, a signed co-signature form, and any other required attachments.
- For France, contact your chargé(e) d’affaires innovation and submit your national application on the Bpifrance En Ligne platform by 8 July 2026.
- For South Korea, submit a national application through KIAT’s Project Advanced Smart System, including Eureka’s application form in English, before 9 July 2026 at 16:00 (KST).
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are checked for completeness and eligibility before being reviewed using a standard evaluation procedure.
- If successful, the project will receive a Eureka label.
- Your country or region’s ministry or funding agency may conduct another evaluation performed by experts and based on national regulations.
- The final step is to complete and sign a consortium agreement.
Additional information
- Projects can begin: November 2026.
- For France, the national application must be submitted on the Bpifrance En Ligne platform by 8 July 2026.
- For South Korea, the national application must be submitted through KIAT’s Project Advanced Smart System before 9 July 2026 at 16:00 (KST).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the France and South Korea call for projects 2026 Program
What is the France and South Korea call for projects 2026?
France and South Korea call for projects 2026 supports international R&D collaboration between eligible companies in France and South Korea. It targets innovative products, processes or services for commercialisation, with eligible areas including semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and AI.
How much funding can be received?
France and South Korea call for projects 2026 Funds up to $500,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is July 8, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the France and South Korea call for projects 2026 program?
To be eligible for the France and South Korea call for projects 2026 program, you must:
Your project idea must represent international cooperation in the form of a specific project.
The project must be directed at researching or developing an innovative product, process or service with the goal of commercialisation.
The project must have a civilian purpose.
What expenses are eligible under France and South Korea call for projects 2026?
R&D projects in all thematic areas or application domains
Researching or developing an innovative product, process or service with the goal of commercialisation
Who can I contact for more information about the France and South Korea call for projects 2026?
You can contact Eureka Network (EUREKA) by email at international.innoproject@bpifrance.fr or by phone at none.
Where is the France and South Korea call for projects 2026 available?
The France and South Korea call for projects 2026 program is available across Canada.