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Xecs — General Collaborative RD&I Funding
Collaborative RD&I funding for ECS projects
Latest source updateLast Update: July 13, 2026Latest change: The Calls page now includes a new Quantum Thematic Call with updated scope, eligibility, timeline, and submission guidance.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 13, 2026
Latest change: The Calls page now includes a new Quantum Thematic Call with updated scope, eligibility, timeline, and submission guidance.
Quantum Thematic Call added to Xecs Calls
The Calls page now adds a Quantum Thematic Call alongside the existing Xecs annual call structure. The new call content introduces its own scope, target technologies, eligible project types, collaborative R&D eligibility rules, and a separate timeline with specific submission milestones and a full-proposal deadline. The application flow has also been updated with Quantum Call-specific guidance, including a partner event and revised submission instructions. Funding-related conditions have been adjusted as part of the call framework, while the Xecs at a Glance page only shows a minor contact-link update.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
January 21, 2027
Opened June 2, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Xecs is a Eureka Cluster supporting international RD&I projects in Electronic Components and Systems through national funding across participating countries. It is open to SMEs, large companies, Research & Technology Organisations and universities, and focuses on sustainable digital transformation, innovation and the development of new products, processes or services.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- International collaborative RD&I projects in Electronic Components & Systems.
- Applied quantum technology projects that advance the industrialisation and commercialisation of quantum technologies.
- Projects in quantum sensing, quantum metrology, quantum communications and cybersecurity, and enabling ECS technologies for quantum computing.
Documents Needed
- Project Outline
- Full Project Proposal
- Project proposal in English
- Cooperation agreement, where required by national rules
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- SMEs
- Large enterprises
- Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)
- Universities
- Lithuanian research and study institutions
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Travel costs
- Costs of instruments and equipment; fixed assets
- Costs of materials, supplies and similar products; contractual research, knowledge and patents
- Indirect costs (overhead): 3%
Selection criteria
- International cooperation
- Technical innovation and application orientation
- Coverage of an essential part of the ECS value chain
- Balance between partners
- Potential for economic and societal impact
How to apply
- Submit the Project Outline in the Project Zone by 21 January 2027, 17:00 CET.
- Selected project partners will be invited to prepare and submit the Full Project Proposal in the Project Zone by 15 April 2027, 17:00 CEST.
Processing and Agreement
- International application submission and evaluation.
- National application submission.
- National application eligibility assessment.
- Synchronizing assessments on the international platform.
- In Poland, each application is domestically evaluated on merit by 3 independent experts.
Additional information
- Calls can be submitted in any area of the ECS-SRIA.
- No additional application is required at the national level in Latvia, and applicants are advised to contact the National project coordinator before submission or joining a project to confirm eligibility and national funding.
- The national call is announced once a year in Lithuania.
- Funded participants may be asked to contribute a small fee for Xecs office services.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Xecs — General Collaborative RD&I Funding Program
What is the Xecs — General Collaborative RD&I Funding?
Xecs is a Eureka Cluster supporting international RD&I projects in Electronic Components and Systems through national funding across participating countries. It is open to SMEs, large companies, Research & Technology Organisations and universities, and focuses on sustainable digital transformation, innovation and the development of new products, processes or services.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is January 21, 2027. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Xecs — General Collaborative RD&I Funding program?
To be eligible for the Xecs — General Collaborative RD&I Funding program, you must:
The project must be a specific international collaboration.
The consortium must include at least two independent legal entities from two Eureka countries and cover at least an essential section of the complete Electronic Components and Systems value chain.
For Lithuania, the national application must be submitted by the Lithuanian research and study institution, with at least one partner that is a privately registered legal entity in Lithuania (SME), and applicants must have submitted an international application and entered into a cooperation agreement with all project participants.
What expenses are eligible under Xecs — General Collaborative RD&I Funding?
International collaborative RD&I projects in Electronic Components & Systems.
Applied quantum technology projects that advance the industrialisation and commercialisation of quantum technologies.
Projects in quantum sensing, quantum metrology, quantum communications and cybersecurity, and enabling ECS technologies for quantum computing.
Who can I contact for more information about the Xecs — General Collaborative RD&I Funding?
You can contact Xecs (XECS) by email at xecs@aeneas-office.org or by phone at +33 1 40 64 45 60.
Where is the Xecs — General Collaborative RD&I Funding available?
The Xecs — General Collaborative RD&I Funding program is available across Canada.
Is the Xecs — General Collaborative RD&I Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Xecs — General Collaborative RD&I Funding is a Grant and Funding