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SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing

International advanced manufacturing R&D projects

Offered by
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Official source: nrc.canada.ca

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Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Organisations from the EUREKA Member and Associated Countries.
See full eligibility

Overview

SMART is a flexible industry-driven EUREKA Cluster on Advanced Manufacturing that promotes collaborative and international close-to-market R&D&I projects with decentralised national funding for participants from EUREKA countries. It focuses on advanced manufacturing processes, intelligent and adaptive manufacturing systems, and sustainable manufacturing towards a circular economy.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum share of project costs
50%
Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Optimize production processes
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Access new markets
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
For-profit business

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

SMART documents and templates updated

SMART replaced several PO and FPP templates and guides, changed the participant profile form instructions, and added a post-labelling project progress report template.

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The Documents and templates page now links to new PO and FPP templates, guides, and financial forms for the 9th SMART call. It also changes Form C so each participant fills it in and submits it with the FPP, and it adds a new Project Progress Report template for the post-labelling phase. Several document links were replaced with updated versions, including the PO Template, PO Proposer’s guide, FPP Template, FPP Proposer’s guide, FPP Financial Template, Letter of Intent, Declaration of Acceptance, and SMART evaluation documents.

Official source: nrc.canada.ca
October 11, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Organisations from the EUREKA Member and Associated Countries.

Who is not eligible

  • Consortia with only 1 partner/country.

Eligible geographic areas

  • EUREKA Member and Associated Countries

Activities funded

  • Collaborative and international close-to-market R&D&I projects in advanced manufacturing.
  • Advanced Manufacturing Processes; Intelligent & Adaptive Manufacturing Systems.
  • Design safe, sustainable and digital products; Digital, Virtual & Efficient Companies.
  • Person-Machine collaboration; Human Centric Manufacturing; Sustainable Manufacturing Towards a Circular Economy; Customer-Based manufacturing; New Business Models.

How to apply

  • Prepare your project outline (PO)
  • Receive feedback
  • Write the full project proposal (FPP)
  • Successful projects get SMART label
  • Apply for your national funding

Documents Needed

  • PO Template and Confirmation Letter (LoI)
  • PO Cost template
  • FPP Template and Form C – Participant profile
  • FPP Financial Template
  • Declaration of Acceptance (DoA)

Selection criteria

  • Relevance to SMART Program.
  • Quality and efficiency of the implementation, including project planning and consortium quality.
  • Impact – Market and Commercialisation.
  • Contact with National Funding Authorities.
  • For PO evaluation, market application and impact, market access and risk, competitive advantage, and clear and realistic commercialisation plan are key; for FPP evaluation, excellence, including new applied knowledge and technical achievability and risks, is also taken into account.

Processing and Agreement

  • POs are evaluated by the SMART Technical Committee and SMART Public Authorities based on the selection criteria.
  • Projects invited to submit a Full Project Proposal receive recommendations and improvements to support the FPP.
  • FPPs are evaluated by the SMART Technical Committee and SMART Public Authorities in line with the selection criteria.
  • The SMART Board decides on the labelling of the proposals.
  • The SMART label becomes valid after the Declaration of Acceptance has been signed, and after labelling a Project Consortium Agreement must be signed by all partners.
  • The project leader must send a final project report, and project leader and project participants must be available to fill surveys after project finishing.

Contacts

info@smarteureka.com
+34 943 30 90 09

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Frequently Asked Questions about the SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing Program

What is the SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing?

SMART is a flexible industry-driven EUREKA Cluster on Advanced Manufacturing that promotes collaborative and international close-to-market R&D&I projects with decentralised national funding for participants from EUREKA countries. It focuses on advanced manufacturing processes, intelligent and adaptive manufacturing systems, and sustainable manufacturing towards a circular economy.

How much funding can be received?

SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing program?

To be eligible for the SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing program, you must: The consortium must comprise at least 2 industrial companies from 2 different participating countries. The project must have a civil purpose and be innovative with a strong market orientation. Each participant and each participating country must contribute with less than 66% of the overall project budget.

Who can I contact for more information about the SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing?

You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at info@smarteureka.com or by phone at +34 943 30 90 09.

Where is the SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing available?

The SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing program is available across Canada.

Is the SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing a grant, loan, or tax credit?

SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing?

SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Eureka Network (EUREKA)