Eureka Network Canada proposal #5 (Winter-Spring 2025)

Overview of the Eureka Network Canada proposal #5 (Winter-Spring 2025) program:

This initiative is part of the Eureka Network, an international platform promoting cross-border cooperation in industrial R&D. Through this call for proposals, Canadian SMEs have the opportunity to partner with organizations in Eureka member countries to address shared challenges and develop innovative solutions. The program focuses on projects that demonstrate high potential for commercialization and global market competitiveness. Eligible projects must have a civilian (non-military) focus and be capable of achieving tangible outcomes within 2-3 years of completion. Key objectives include fostering international partnerships, strengthening technological innovation, and enabling Canadian businesses to expand into global markets. Projects should feature complementary technological contributions from all partners, equitable collaboration efforts, and clear strategies for intellectual property (IP) management and commercialization. This program is designed to empower Canadian SMEs with the resources and global connections necessary to transform innovative ideas into market-ready solutions. The application process emphasizes collaboration, feasibility, and potential for market impact, ensuring high-quality projects receive support.

Benefits of the Eureka Network Canada proposal #5 (Winter-Spring 2025) program:

• Participants in the program gain the following advantages:
• Global Collaboration: Opportunities to form partnerships with leading organizations in Eureka member countries.
• R&D Support: Access to funding for cutting-edge industrial research and development projects.
• Market Expansion: Guidance and resources to enter and compete in international markets.
• Commercialization: Support for transitioning innovative ideas into commercially viable products, processes, or services.
• Intellectual Property Management: Frameworks to protect and manage IP arising from collaborative projects.

Eligibility criteria of the Eureka Network Canada proposal #5 (Winter-Spring 2025) program:

• For Canadian Applicants:
• Must be an incorporated, profit-oriented SME in Canada with fewer than 500 employees.
• Focused on developing innovative, technology-driven solutions for commercialization.
• Have a protectable and globally competitive technology.
• Possess sufficient working capital and resources for a multi-year R&D collaboration.
• Committed to growth and international expansion.
• Preference is given to SMEs with:
• At least 15 full-time employees.
• Demonstrated commercialization of products domestically or internationally.
• Annual revenue exceeding $500,000 CAD.
• For the Consortium:
• Must include at least one Canadian SME and one partner from a Eureka member country.
• Partners must be independent entities (not subsidiaries or affiliates).
• Should have a commercialization strategy and clear IP ownership agreements.
• For the Project:
• Must focus on co-developing, validating, or adapting innovative solutions for civilian use.
• Should achieve measurable outcomes within 2-3 years after completion.
• Require balanced contributions from all partners, with no single partner contributing more than 70% of the work.