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Globalstars

International R&D cooperation for innovative market-ready technologies

Offered by

Eureka Network (EUREKA)

Official source: eurekanetwork.org

Source change captured October 4, 2026

Funding available: $ 25,000 - $ 3,000,000; Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline: Unspecified
Location: Canada
Who can apply: SMEs, large companies, research organisations and universities in Austria, Finland and Sweden can participate in this call.; See full eligibility

Overview

Globalstars call with Taiwan 2026 supports international R&D consortia involving Taiwan and participating Eureka member countries to develop innovative products and applications with strong market potential. Priority fields include semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum hardware, digital health, telecommunications, and circular economy or mobility solutions.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding: $3,000,000
Minimum funding: $25,000
Maximum share of project costs: 100%

Financing goals

Develop strategic partnerships
Develop a new product or service
Conduct research and development activities
Reduce environmental footprint
Access new markets

Eligible candidates

Location: Canada
Eligible Industries: All industries
Annual revenue: All revenue ranges
Organisation size: 500 employees maximum
Audience: Startups
Legal structures: For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution

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Availability timeline

2026

Periods: 4

Latest changes

October 4, 2026

Globalstars call with Japan added

The Globalstars page now lists a Globalstars call with Japan 2026 and shows a deadline of 20 January 2027.

The Globalstars page now lists a new Globalstars call with Japan 2026. The page also shows a deadline of 20 January 2027 for that call. A new “Find out more” link was added for the call page, which may contain further grant details.

Official source: eurekanetwork.org

October 4, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

SMEs, large companies, research organisations and universities in Austria, Finland and Sweden can participate in this call.
SMEs and large companies can participate in Taiwan.
Taiwanese companies can apply for funding in Taiwan.
For-profit Dutch companies can submit the application in the Netherlands.

Who is not eligible

DoIT does not fund universities and research organisations.

Eligible expenses

R&D costs.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Technologies associated with nuclear power.
Drug discovery.

Activities funded

International R&D projects.
Researching or developing an innovative product, process or service with the goal of commercialisation.
R&D projects in high tech areas and sustainability topics, including semiconductors, photonics, artificial intelligence, quantum hardware, digital health, biotechnology, telecommunications, space and aeronautics, and circular economy.

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, one per consortium, 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.
Taiwanese applicants must submit their additional application documents to DoIT before the deadline specified in the 2026 call, by 17:00 CST.

Documents Needed

GANTT chart and signed co-signature form.
Abstract, detailed project description, and budget plan.
Detailed project plan and budget.
CV for the Swedish project coordinator.

Selection criteria

Technical and financial review by external experts focusing on technological innovation, industrial impact, feasibility, and budget justification.

Processing and Agreement

Applications are checked for completeness and eligibility before the standard evaluation procedure.
Taiwan conducts a national-level evaluation under the A+ Industrial Innovation R&D Program, including a technical and financial review by external experts.
Applicants may be required to participate in review meetings or provide supplementary information to clarify specific aspects of the proposal.
The final funding decision is made based on the evaluation results and budget availability, and the final step is to complete and sign a consortium agreement.

Additional information

If your ministry or funding agency does not have funding for organisations like yours, you can still join a project.

Contacts

international.innoproject@bpifrance.fr

1-877-994-4727

Official sources

Globalstars

Program guide

Globalstars call with Japan (2025)Globalstars call with Taiwan 2026 Taiwan call for projects - 2026

Application form

Annex 2b: Self-funding template for Globalstars Projects Globalstars self-funding template

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Globalstars Program

What is the Globalstars?

How much funding can be received?

Globalstars Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Globalstars program?

To be eligible for the Globalstars program, you must: The consortium must include at least two mutually independent companies, one from Taiwan and one from another Eureka participating country, and no single organisation or country can be responsible for more than 70% of the project budget. The project must research or develop an innovative product, process or service aimed at commercialisation. The project must have a civilian purpose and last between 12 and 36 months.