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Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 5, 2026Latest change: Official Call 6 guidance is now visible, including new applicant eligibility, consortium rules, sector focus, funding rates, application steps, and contact details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 5, 2026
Latest change: Official Call 6 guidance is now visible, including new applicant eligibility, consortium rules, sector focus, funding rates, application steps, and contact details.
Xecs Call 6 rules and funding details
Official Call 6 guidance is now visible for the Xecs electronic components and systems program, adding detailed applicant rules for Canadian SMEs, consortium composition, project requirements, and research-security conditions. It also sets funding rates of 80% for salary costs, 50% for contractor fees, and 75% for employee international travel costs, and includes Project Zone registration instructions plus the NRC IRAP contact for Vance Pan. The newly visible call information also narrows the project scope to micro/nano-electronics and photonics applications in areas such as agrifood, advanced manufacturing, digital society, energy, health and well-being, and mobility. The application deadlines shown are January 21, 2027 at 17:00 CET for the project outline and April 15, 2027 at 17:00 CEST for the full project proposal.
Funding available
Up to 85% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
Xecs Call 5 is a bottom-up international call for projects in the Electronic Components & Systems community and open across the countries and regions listed by Eureka. Eligible projects can be submitted in any area of the ECS-SRIA, supporting sustainable digital transformation and the full ECS value chain.
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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 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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Bottom-up projects aligned with Xecs’ technology area.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated, profit-oriented SMEs in Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
- Eureka countries.
Selection criteria
- Preference may be given to SME applicants with a minimum of 15 full-time equivalent employees located in Canada, excluding contract employees.
- Preference may be given to SME applicants that have commercialized 1 or more products internationally.
- Preference may be given to SME applicants with more than $500,000 CAD in annual sales revenue.
How to apply
- Find out more about this call and apply via the Xecs website.
Processing and Agreement
- The merged submission will be reviewed by Xecs technical experts and the national funding bodies.
- Project Outlines that are positively evaluated will be invited to submit a Full Project Proposal.
- Once projects are approved and funded, subsequent administration of the projects will be managed through the Project Zone.
- The Change Request process allows for administrative and technical changes, including partner changes, effort changes and modification of deliverables.
- After a project has finished, each project participant will be asked to fill out a Market Impact Report (MIR).
Additional information
- The list of supporting countries is indicative.
- Find project partners using Xecs’ matchmaking platform.
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 in the Electronic Components & Systems community and open across the countries and regions listed by Eureka. Eligible projects can be submitted in any area of the ECS-SRIA, supporting sustainable digital transformation and the full ECS value chain.
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:
The project must be an international cooperation project.
The consortium must include at least two independent legal entities from two Eureka countries.
The project must be industry-driven, technically innovative, application-oriented, involve 35 person-years, and have a civilian purpose.
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