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SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing
International collaborative R&D in advanced manufacturing
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 10, 2026Latest change: SMART updated several call-stage milestones, revised the partner-request workflow, and changed national funding contact details for the UK and Belgium row set.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 10, 2026
Latest change: SMART updated several call-stage milestones, revised the partner-request workflow, and changed national funding contact details for the UK and Belgium row set.
SMART call calendar and partner-request flow updated
Several SMART call milestones moved earlier on the Project execution phase and PO Stage pages: 94 days became 58 days, 204 became 169, 249 became 213, 283 became 247, 331 became 295, and the Opening of the Call shifted from -669 days to -705 days. The Projects looking for partners page no longer shows the partner-listing table and now directs applicants to download the SMART Project Idea Template and attach it to the form, changing the submission workflow for partner requests. The Funding and countries page also changed its country-contact table, removing the Belgium (Brussels region) row and adding a new UK funding contact row with Ben Morris and Ben.morris@iuk.ukri.org.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
SMART is an industry-driven Eureka cluster promoting innovative, collaborative, international and close-to-market R&D projects in advanced manufacturing. It covers advanced manufacturing processes, smart and adaptive manufacturing systems, person-machine collaboration, sustainable manufacturing, digital, virtual and efficient companies, and customer-based manufacturing.
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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
- 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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Innovative, collaborative, international and close-to-market R&D projects in advanced manufacturing applications and technologies
Documents Needed
- PO Template and PO Costs template
- Confirmation Letter
- FPP Template and Financial Template
- Form C – Participant profile
- Declaration of Acceptance (DoA)
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Any interested entity from EUREKA countries
- Eligible Canadian small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for NRC IRAP funding
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 and Associated Countries
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Relevance to SMART Program
- Quality and efficiency of the implementation – Project planning and consortium quality
- Impact – Market and Commercialisation
- Contact with NFAs
- For FPP evaluation: Excellence – New applied knowledge and Technical achievability & risks
How to apply
- Register on the Proposal Submission Tool.
- Fill in the PO template available in the Documents and Templates section of the SMART website.
- Upload your proposal in pdf.
- Fill in the FPP template available in the Documents and Templates section of the SMART website.
- Upload your proposal in PDF format and the rest of the necessary documents in the Proposal Submission Tool.
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 is an industry-driven Eureka cluster promoting innovative, collaborative, international and close-to-market R&D projects in advanced manufacturing. It covers advanced manufacturing processes, smart and adaptive manufacturing systems, person-machine collaboration, sustainable manufacturing, digital, virtual and efficient companies, 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 2 industrial companies from 2 different EUREKA member countries
Organisations from the EUREKA Member and Associated Countries
Civil, innovative, and strongly market-oriented project with a balanced budget and less than 66% of the overall project budget per participant and per country
What expenses are eligible under SMART Cluster’s 8th call for proposals – advanced manufacturing?
Innovative, collaborative, international and close-to-market R&D projects in advanced manufacturing applications and technologies
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)