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SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
International advanced manufacturing R&D projects
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Latest source updateLast Update: September 26, 2026Latest change: SMART raised the participant and participating-country budget-share eligibility threshold from less than 66% to less than 70%, and the documents page no longer lists some project-execution templates while several proposal document links changed paths.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 26, 2026
Latest change: SMART raised the participant and participating-country budget-share eligibility threshold from less than 66% to less than 70%, and the documents page no longer lists some project-execution templates while several proposal document links changed paths.
SMART eligibility thresholds and document set updated
SMART’s eligibility criteria now require both participant and participating-country budget shares to be less than 70%, up from less than 66%. The documents and templates page also no longer lists the project change request and project progress report templates, and several proposal templates and guides point to altered file paths that should be verified.
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
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.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
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.
Documents Needed
- Project Outline template
- Cost information template
- Letter of intent for each project participant
- Full Project Proposal template
- SMART Financial Template and Declaration of Acceptance for the FPP stage
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
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.
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
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.
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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.
What expenses are eligible under SMART Cluster's 9th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing?
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.
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