EUREKA Network Projects
Eureka is the world's largest international network for industrial research and development (R&D) collaboration that includes over 45 economies from Europe, Chile, Israel, Singapore, South Korea, South Africa and Canada. It aims to facilitate market-oriented, industry-led R&D collaboration projects across borders, bringing together small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), large companies, research centres, universities and other innovators.
Canadian SMEs approved for Eureka projects receive advisory services and funding support from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).
Offered by National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Amount
No fixed amount
Quick eligibility check
Who can apply
With the goal of increasing competitiveness in world markets, Eureka brings together SMEs, large companies, research centres, universities and other innovators from Eureka countries to work together on market-driven industrial R&D.
Interested Canadian SMEs must be NRC IRAP clients. Connect with NRC IRAP by calling 1-877-994-4727 to find out if your business is eligible for support.
Other eligible Canadian organizations can participate on a self-funded basis.
Meeting these minimum requirements is the first step but does not guarantee NRC IRAP support or funding.
To work with NRC IRAP, your business must:
- be incorporated, for-profit, and operating in Canada
- employ up to 500 people (full-time equivalent)
- develop and commercialize innovative, technology-driven products or services
- be ready to create economic benefits in Canada, such as new jobs or increased innovation capacity
About the funding
Eureka simplifies the funding process by helping to cut through the "red tape" that can slow down industry-led projects that involve multiple international participants. It does so by coordinating national financial support rather than trying to harmonize the funding rules of the member countries. Each national funding body will independently perform application processes and evaluations in accordance with their national and institutional laws and regulations.
Canadian SMEs approved for Eureka projects receive advisory services and funding support from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). NRC IRAP provides valuable support to Canadian companies from the start of their project and throughout their international collaboration journey, from co-innovation partner selection to project proposal development and execution.
NRC IRAP provides funding to support the research and development of innovative, technology-driven products and services, and other innovation activities to help your business grow, create jobs, and compete globally.
Other eligible Canadian organizations can participate on a self-funded basis.
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