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Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals
Bottom-up international project call
Latest source updateLast Update: July 6, 2026Latest change: Xecs Call 5 pages now show expanded call scope, deadlines, and national contact details, including a new United Kingdom entry on the funding page.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 6, 2026
Latest change: Xecs Call 5 pages now show expanded call scope, deadlines, and national contact details, including a new United Kingdom entry on the funding page.
Xecs Call 5 details expanded and country contacts updated
The Xecs funding page now shows updated national support contacts and information links, including a new United Kingdom entry, changes to the Latvia funding link, and additional Malta contacts. Some country rows were removed, so applicants should recheck the national contact listed for their country before applying. The call pages also show a broadened and updated scope and process for Xecs Call 5: project outlines are due 22.1.2026 at 17:00 Brussels time, full proposals are due 16.4.2026 at 17:00 Brussels time, and Finnish participants must submit a separate Business Finland application by 30.4.2026 at 23:59. The call content continues to state that projects are funded nationally under national rules, with no visible change to the underlying funding amounts or percentage rates.
Funding available
Up to 85% of project cost
Deadline
April 30, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Xecs call 5 is a bottom-up international call for projects aligned with Xecs’ technology area, with supporting countries and regions listed by Eureka. Participants can use Xecs’ matchmaking platform to find project partners and build consortia.
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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
- 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
Activities funded
- Bottom-up projects aligned with Xecs’ technology area.
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian incorporated, profit-oriented SMEs.
- Companies and research organizations in international consortia.
- Organizations working in electronic components and systems.
Who is not eligible
- Large corporations and research institutes that are not eligible for funding.
- Participants from other countries unless they are self-funded or subcontractors.
- Canadian organizations that are not eligible for NRC IRAP funding support under this call.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Participation by non-eligible organisations, such as large corporations, research institutes, or participants from other countries, unless they self-fund or act as subcontractors.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
- Eureka countries.
How to apply
- Find out more about this call and apply via the Xecs website.
Processing and Agreement
- Project outlines are reviewed first, and successful consortia are invited to submit a full project proposal.
- Full project proposals are reviewed by technical experts and national funding bodies.
- Funding decisions are made after the full proposal review, subject to national funding processes.
- Once projects are approved and funded, project administration continues through the Project Zone.
Additional information
- The list of supporting countries and regions is indicative.
- Participants can use Xecs’ matchmaking platform to find project partners.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals Program
What is the Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals?
Xecs call 5 is a bottom-up international call for projects aligned with Xecs’ technology area, with supporting countries and regions listed by Eureka. Participants can use Xecs’ matchmaking platform to find project partners and build consortia.
How much funding can be received?
Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals Funds up to 85% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals program?
To be eligible for the Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals program, you must:
Canadian SME applicants must be eligible for funding as NRC IRAP clients.
Canadian SME applicants may apply to more than one NRC IRAP funded call for proposals simultaneously.
What expenses are eligible under Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals?
Bottom-up projects aligned with Xecs’ technology area.
Who can I contact for more information about the Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at veli-pekka.ihanus@businessfinland.fi or by phone at +358 40 704 6362.
Where is the Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals available?
The Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals program is available across Canada.
Is the Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals is a Grant and Funding