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Eureka

Eureka Network

Eureka is the European Union’s network for international cooperation in Research & Development and innovation, operating in over 45 countries and providing R&D funding programmes for collaborative projects through Horizon Europe.

What is this funding body about?

Eureka provides access to public funding, drives international collaboration, boosts expansion into new markets, and offers personalised advice to companies and organisations of all sizes.

Who can apply for Eureka funding?

SMEs from a Eureka country with partner organisations from Eureka or other countries.

Key Facts

Who can apply

Collaborative consortiums led by SMEs based in a Eureka country. Collaborating partners can be from non-Eureka countries.

Sectors & Topics

Strategic technology (e.g. AI and sustainability), expansion of research or commercial ambitions in international markets, creation and commercialisation of products, processes, or services.

Purpose

To drive international collaboration and boost expansion into new markets.

Key Grant Programmes

  • Eurostars
  • Globalstars

Funding Amount

€360k per partner

Funding Rate

60%

Timeframe

up to 90 days

Process

Online application via your country’s appointed agency.

What are the key topics or sectors covered?

Eureka focus their support on following topics and sectors:

  • Creation of innovative products, processes, or services for commercialisation. 
  • Assessment of research or commercial ambitions in international markets. 
  • Strategic technology areas that aim to meet market needs and solve economic, technological and societal challenges.

Useful Resources

We have collated some useful resources if you are considering applying for a Eureka grant:

Eureka Homepage External link icon: a box with an arrow pointing out of it, to the top-right
Overview of currently open funding calls External link icon: a box with an arrow pointing out of it, to the top-right

What are the key funding programmes they deliver?

Globalstars is an R&D grant programme run by the Eureka network with a particular focus on collaboration between Eureka countries (EU+) and participating countries in other continents, e.g. Brazil, Taiwan, Singapore. Its aim is the commercialisation of new, innovative projects with a civilian purpose.
Eurostars is part of the Eureka network and European Partnership on Innovative SMEs and is designed for SMEs wishing to collaborate internationally on R&D projects that create innovative products, processes or services commercialisation.

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