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Globalstars
International R&D cooperation for innovative market-focused projects
Funding available
$ 350,000
Deadline
September 15, 2026
Opened April 20, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
For Taiwan: one (for profit) company from Taiwan and one (for profit) company from one of the participating Eureka members.
See full eligibility
Overview
Globalstars supports international R&D cooperation for innovative products, processes, and services with market potential. The call with Taiwan 2026 covers high-tech areas, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum hardware, digital health, telecommunications, and circular economy.
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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 : 350,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research and development of innovative products and applications with a strong market potential.
- Projects must be collaborative and deliver innovative, market-ready solutions.
Documents Needed
- A GANTT chart
- A signed co-signature form
- Any other required attachments
- For Sweden: the complete Eureka application form, all partner forms, project budget, Gantt diagram of work packages, and a CV for the Swedish project coordinator
- For Taiwan: an abstract, a detailed project description, and a budget plan
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For Taiwan: one (for profit) company from Taiwan and one (for profit) company from one of the participating Eureka members.
- For Austria: all companies are eligible to apply to FFG General Programme, with cooperation opportunities for universities and research institutions.
- For Finland: SMEs, large companies, research organisations, and universities participating in this call.
- For Sweden: SMEs, large companies, research organisations, and universities participating in this call.
- For the Netherlands: a for profit Dutch company.
Who is not eligible
- DoIT does not fund universities and research organisations.
- Partners from other Eureka members or outside of Eureka will not be funded by the participating funding bodies in this call.
Eligible geographic areas
- Taiwan
- Austria
- Finland
- Sweden
- The Netherlands
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.
- Complete and sign a consortium agreement.
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.
- In Taiwan, proposals are subject to a technical and financial review by external experts, and applicants may be required to participate in review meetings or provide supplementary information.
Additional information
- If no call is open, you can check back later or subscribe to the newsletter.
- National Funding Bodies may have additional rules for funding eligibility.
- Project partners are strongly advised to contact their funding organisation before submitting an application.
- Partners from other Eureka members or outside Eureka can participate, but will not be funded under this call.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Globalstars Program
What is the Globalstars?
Globalstars supports international R&D cooperation for innovative products, processes, and services with market potential. The call with Taiwan 2026 covers high-tech areas, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum hardware, digital health, telecommunications, and circular economy.
How much funding can be received?
Globalstars Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $350,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is September 15, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Globalstars program?
To be eligible for the Globalstars program, you must:
The consortium must include at least two independent entities.
The project must research or develop a product, process, or service.
The project must be exclusively focused on civilian, non-military applications.
What expenses are eligible under Globalstars?
Research and development of innovative products and applications with a strong market potential.
Projects must be collaborative and deliver innovative, market-ready solutions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Globalstars?
You can contact Eureka Network (EUREKA) by email at nicoleguo@itri.org.tw or by phone at none.
Where is the Globalstars available?
The Globalstars program is available across Canada.