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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
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
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
  • No Condition
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.
  • Collaborative R&D projects applying electronic components and systems to agrifood.
  • Collaborative R&D projects applying electronic components and systems to natural resources.
  • Collaborative R&D projects applying electronic components and systems to energy.
  • Collaborative R&D projects applying electronic components and systems to mobility.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian incorporated, profit-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
  • Micro/nano-electronics and photonics organizations (electronic components and systems)
  • Organizations developing applications in agrifood
  • Organizations developing applications in energy
  • Organizations developing applications in health and well-being

Who is not eligible

  • Canadian companies that are not incorporated, profit-oriented SMEs (for example, large corporations).
  • Canadian businesses that have been operating for less than 12 months as of the project proposal deadline.
  • Canadian companies with fewer than 5 full-time equivalent employees in Canada on payroll (T4), excluding contractors.
  • Canadian organizations that are not eligible to be NRC IRAP clients (these cannot be considered for funding through this call).
  • Other Canadian organization types (for example, research institutes) unless they secure alternative funding or self-fund their participation.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Project participation costs for non-eligible participants (for example, large corporations, research institutes, or participants from other countries) unless they self-fund or are subcontractors, as allowed by national rules.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada (Canadian incorporated SMEs).

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

Vance.Pan@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
1-877-994-4727

Frequently Asked Questions about the Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

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. Collaborative R&D projects applying electronic components and systems to agrifood. Collaborative R&D projects applying electronic components and systems to natural resources. Collaborative R&D projects applying electronic components and systems to energy. Collaborative R&D projects applying electronic components and systems to 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)

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