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Investment Readiness
Connects innovators with corporate investors
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
September 8, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Startups and SMEs in Eureka countries and regions for Investment Readiness Corporate Challenges.
See full eligibility
Overview
Investment Readiness is a Eureka programme for startups and SMEs in Eureka countries and regions that connects them with multinational corporates and private investors to support growth in Europe and beyond. It supports Corporate Challenges, international missions to investment conferences, and discussions around pilot projects, proof-of-concept work, or investment.
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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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Responding to Corporate Challenges
- International missions to major investment conferences
- Pilot projects and proof-of-concept projects
- Joint development projects
- Commercial collaborations
Documents Needed
- Pitch deck
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Startups and SMEs in Eureka countries and regions for Investment Readiness Corporate Challenges.
- Startups and scaleups for the Yanmar Ventures Corporate Challenge.
- Startups, scaleups, SMEs, and technology providers for the Alfa Laval Corporate Challenge.
- Startups across all technological readiness levels with digital solutions for the retail sector for the MC Sonae Corporate Challenge.
- Startups and scaleups, pre-Series A to Series B, developing Agentic AI solutions for the Telefónica Agentic AI Open Call.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Submissions with incremental improvements or lower-cost alternatives to existing solutions will not be considered.
How to apply
- Check the list of open Corporate Challenges on the calls page.
- If no challenges are open, check back later or subscribe to the newsletter to stay informed.
- For online sessions, register using the provided link.
- For some challenges, complete the form and include your pitch deck.
- For Yanmar Ventures, submit your pitch deck by 31 October CoB.
- For Telefónica’s Agentic AI Open Call, apply using the provided F6S link until 31 March.
Processing and Agreement
- If successful, you will be invited to a meeting with the corporate to discuss future projects or investment.
- Alaian will invite a select number of applicants to pitch in front of alliance members on 23 April.
- Based on applications received, a select number of startups will be invited to a one-to-one meeting with MC.
- After the session, you may submit a pitch deck through the IRP application form for a chance to discuss investment with Verge HealthTech Fund.
Additional information
- The programme is part of the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs and is co-funded by the European Union through Horizon Europe.
- In 2026, Eureka will organise three international missions for SMEs and startups, including South Summit Brazil in Porto Alegre and the Swiss Biotech Days in Basel.
- A third mission destination will be announced soon.
- Some programmes allow joining a project on a self-funded basis.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Investment Readiness Program
What is the Investment Readiness?
Investment Readiness is a Eureka programme for startups and SMEs in Eureka countries and regions that connects them with multinational corporates and private investors to support growth in Europe and beyond. It supports Corporate Challenges, international missions to investment conferences, and discussions around pilot projects, proof-of-concept work, or investment.
Who is eligible for the Investment Readiness program?
To be eligible for the Investment Readiness program, you must:
Applicants must be startups or SMEs.
Applicants must be located in Eureka countries and regions.
Some calls require a solution in the relevant sector and TRL range.
What expenses are eligible under Investment Readiness?
Responding to Corporate Challenges
International missions to major investment conferences
Pilot projects and proof-of-concept projects
Joint development projects
Commercial collaborations
Who can I contact for more information about the Investment Readiness?
You can contact Eureka Network (EUREKA).
Where is the Investment Readiness available?
The Investment Readiness program is available across Canada.
Is the Investment Readiness a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Investment Readiness is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Investment Readiness?
Investment Readiness is funded by Eureka Network (EUREKA)