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Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals
Funding for international collaborative R&D in electronic components and systems
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : February 5, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Xecs Call 5 supports collaborative international R&D projects in micro/nano-electronics and photonics applications (agrifood, natural resources, digital society, energy, health and well-being, and mobility), with funding provided by each participant’s national funding body. The maximum funding amount is not specified; eligible activities include developing and submitting a Project Outline and Full Project Proposal via the Xecs Project Zone and carrying out the selected collaborative R&D project (Canadian SMEs must be eligible as NRC IRAP clients).
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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
Timeline
- Closing date : February 5, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 500,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- 5-500 employees
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative international R&D projects in micro/nano-electronics and photonics.
- Projects developing applications in agrifood, natural resources, digital society, energy, health and well-being, or mobility.
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
- Step 1: Register in the Xecs Project Zone
- Create a profile for your organisation in the Project Zone.
- Step 2: Submit the Project Outline
- Prepare and submit the Project Outline through the Project Zone by January 22, 2026 at 17:00 CET.
- Step 3: Submit the Full Project Proposal
- If invited, prepare and submit the Full Project Proposal through the Project Zone by April 16, 2026 at 17:00 CET.
- Step 4: Contact your national funding body early
- Follow the advice of your national funding agency for national funding applications in parallel to the proposal submission.
- Step 5: Contact NRC IRAP if applicable
- Canadian SMEs should contact NRC IRAP regarding eligibility and client status, if needed.
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
- This webpage is archived and will not be updated, so applicants should rely on the Xecs website for the latest call information.
- Xecs is part of the EUREKA Clusters Programme and builds on the Euripides² and Penta programmes.
- Xecs provides networking tools and organizes ECS community events to help participants generate project ideas and build consortia.
- Canadian SMEs must be NRC IRAP clients to be considered for NRC IRAP support under this call.
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 supports collaborative international R&D projects in micro/nano-electronics and photonics applications (agrifood, natural resources, digital society, energy, health and well-being, and mobility), with funding provided by each participant’s national funding body. The maximum funding amount is not specified; eligible activities include developing and submitting a Project Outline and Full Project Proposal via the Xecs Project Zone and carrying out the selected collaborative R&D project (Canadian SMEs must be eligible as NRC IRAP clients).
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 incorporated, profit-oriented SME (≤500 FTE employees).
Operating ≥12 months and ≥5 Canada-based FTE employees on payroll (T4).
Eligible as an NRC IRAP client (required for funding consideration).
What expenses are eligible under Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals?
Collaborative international R&D projects in micro/nano-electronics and photonics.
Projects developing applications in agrifood, natural resources, digital society, energy, health and well-being, or mobility.
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 Vance.Pan@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
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 Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals?
Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)