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Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems
Collaborative electronics systems innovation support
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 5, 2026Latest change: A newly admitted official Xecs call page now sets out Canadian SME eligibility, consortium rules, funding limits, and contact details for the program.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 5, 2026
Latest change: A newly admitted official Xecs call page now sets out Canadian SME eligibility, consortium rules, funding limits, and contact details for the program.
Xecs eligibility and funding details updated
A newly admitted official NRC IRAP source for Eureka Xecs Cluster call 6 now sets out the Canadian SME rules, including a minimum of 12 months in operation and at least 5 Canadian payroll FTEs by the registration deadline, plus consortium, related-party, intellectual-property, and research-security requirements. It also confirms funding conditions of up to 80% for salary costs, 50% for contractor fees, and 75% for employee international travel, and it adds the program contact point for this call. The same source also shows call 6 application dates and a project outline submission through the Xecs Project Zone, indicating a fuller set of application instructions is now available from the official program page.
Funding available
Up to 85% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
Xecs Call 5 supports international collaboration in electronic components and systems through national funding bodies. Eligible projects cover areas including agrifood, health and well-being, and mobility, and Canadian SMEs must be eligible for NRC IRAP funding.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 85% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 5-500 employees
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Collaborative research and development projects in electronic components and systems.
- Projects in micro- and nano-electronics and photonics.
- Projects in ECS application areas such as agrifood, digital industry, digital society, energy, health and well-being, and mobility.
Documents Needed
- Project idea poster
- Project idea pitch template
- Registration for the matchmaking event
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible Canadian small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Who is not eligible
- Universities.
- Research institutes.
- Participants from other countries.
Eligible geographic areas
- Eureka countries
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Preference may be given to Canadian SME applicants with a minimum of 15 full-time equivalent employees, one or more products commercialized internationally, and greater than $500,000 CAD in annual revenue.
- The consortium is knowledgeable in the field.
- There is innovation beyond state-of-the-art.
- There is market potential.
- The consortium is complementary and there will be real cooperation, with added value through the collaboration.
How to apply
- Register through the Xecs Project Zone and create a profile for your organisation.
- The Project Leader, together with the consortium partners, submits the project information via online tools and an offline Word based free text document.
- If you are a current NRC IRAP client, inform your Lead ITA prior to submitting a Project Outline or a Full Project Proposal.
Processing and Agreement
- Project Outlines are reviewed by technical experts and public authorities.
- Successful applicants are invited to submit a Full Project Proposal.
- Full Project Proposals go through a second evaluation cycle.
- Funding decisions are made after national funding processes are completed.
- Approved projects start with a kick-off meeting and ongoing project management.
Additional information
- Attendance at the matchmaking event is free of charge.
- Registration is required to participate.
- Selected pitchers must provide a project idea poster.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems Program
What is the Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems?
Xecs Call 5 supports international collaboration in electronic components and systems through national funding bodies. Eligible projects cover areas including agrifood, health and well-being, and mobility, and Canadian SMEs must be eligible for NRC IRAP funding.
How much funding can be received?
Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems Funds up to 85% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems program?
To be eligible for the Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems program, you must:
International collaborative project
Two Eureka-country partners minimum
Industry-driven, innovative, civilian project
What expenses are eligible under Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems?
Collaborative research and development projects in electronic components and systems.
Projects in micro- and nano-electronics and photonics.
Projects in ECS application areas such as agrifood, digital industry, digital society, energy, health and well-being, and mobility.
Who can I contact for more information about the Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Kasturi.Narayanan@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems available?
The Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems program is available across Canada.
Is the Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Xecs call 4 – electronic components and systems is a Grant and Funding