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SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
International collaborative R&D for advanced manufacturing
Latest source updateLast Update: July 6, 2026Latest change: SMART’s 8th call timeline was updated, with the project outline and full proposal deadlines moving to January 16, 2025 and April 10, 2025, respectively.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 6, 2026
Latest change: SMART’s 8th call timeline was updated, with the project outline and full proposal deadlines moving to January 16, 2025 and April 10, 2025, respectively.
SMART 8th call dates updated
The SMART 8th call pages now show an updated schedule: the project outline deadline is January 16, 2025 at 11:00 am CET and the full project proposal deadline is April 10, 2025 at 11:00 am CEST. The call calendar also moved the PO Proposers Day to October 8, 2026, the deadline for PO to January 26, 2027, the invitation to present FPP to March 12, 2027, the FPP deadline to April 15, 2027, and the SMART label date to June 2, 2027.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
April 10, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
SMART supports collaborative, international R&D projects in advanced manufacturing. The program covers smart manufacturing processes, digital and adaptive systems, person-machine collaboration, sustainable manufacturing, and customer-based manufacturing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 500,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- 15-500 employees
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative research and development projects in advanced manufacturing
- Projects in advanced manufacturing processes and technologies
- Projects in smart, digital, sustainable, and customer-based manufacturing
Documents Needed
- Project Outline template
- Cost information template
- Letter of intent for each participant
- Full Project Proposal template
- Financial template for the FPP
- Declaration of Acceptance for SMART partners
- Participant Profile for each partner
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industrial companies
- SMEs
- Large enterprises
- Universities and research organizations
- Other entities from EUREKA countries
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside EUREKA countries
- Participants seeking funding without national funding eligibility
- Organizations that cannot meet national funding rules
Eligible expenses
- Project personnel costs
- Equipment costs
- Subcontracting costs
Eligible geographic areas
- EUREKA Member Countries
- EUREKA Associated Countries
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Relevance to the SMART program
- Quality of the consortium and project planning
- Market impact and commercialisation potential
- Innovation and technical achievability
- Contact with national funding authorities
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the Project Outline
- Complete the PO template and cost information template.
- Sign a letter of intent for each participant.
- Step 2: Submit the Project Outline
- Upload the proposal through the proposal submission tool.
- Step 3: Prepare the Full Project Proposal
- Complete the FPP template and financial template.
- Sign the Declaration of Acceptance and participant profiles.
- Step 4: Submit the Full Project Proposal
- Upload the proposal and required documents through the submission tool.
- Send documents to the SMART Office and follow national funding procedures.
Processing and Agreement
- Project Outline is reviewed for pre-selection.
- Selected consortia are invited to submit a Full Project Proposal.
- FPPs are evaluated by the SMART Technical Committee and Public Authorities.
- The SMART Board decides on project labelling.
- After labelling, partners apply to their national funding authorities.
Additional information
- SMART projects use a two-stage process: Project Outline and Full Project Proposal.
- The SMART label is required before partners can apply for national funding.
- A Project Consortium Agreement is recommended after labelling, and may be required by some authorities.
- Selected projects may be subject to reporting and monitoring during execution.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing Program
What is the SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing?
SMART supports collaborative, international R&D projects in advanced manufacturing. The program covers smart manufacturing processes, digital and adaptive systems, person-machine collaboration, sustainable manufacturing, and customer-based manufacturing.
Who is eligible for the SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing program?
To be eligible for the SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing program, you must:
At least two industrial partners
Partners from two EUREKA countries
Civil, market-oriented project
What expenses are eligible under SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing?
Collaborative research and development projects in advanced manufacturing
Projects in advanced manufacturing processes and technologies
Projects in smart, digital, sustainable, and customer-based manufacturing
Who can I contact for more information about the SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at peter.bandas@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing available?
The SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing program is available across Canada.
Is the SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing?
SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)