Funding
Eurostars
Eureka Network
Eurostars is the largest international grant funding programme for SMEs wishing to collaborate across borders on R&D projects that create innovative products, processes or services for commercialisation.
What is this programme about?
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.
Who can apply for Eurostars funding?
Collaborative project consortia led by an SME from a Eurostars country with at least one more project partner from a different participating country. No single participant or country is responsible for more than 70% of the budget of the project. The project duration should be maximum 36 months and the project must have an exclusive focus on civil applications.
Key Facts
Who can apply
Consortium of at least two collaborators from at least two participating countries. Lead applicant must be an SME.
Funding calls
There are usually two deadlines per year in spring and autumn.
Purpose
To encourage international collaboration between SMEs, universities and research centres to prepare innovations for commercialisation.
Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
TRL4 – TRL7
Funding Amount
€350k – €500k per partner
(depending on type, size and country)
Funding Rate
35% – 85%
(depending on type, size and country)
Timeframe
3 months
Process
Single-stage online application
What are the key topics or sectors covered?
This R&D grant fund is open to all sector and topics. Projects must have an exclusive focus on civil applications, and be ready for commercialisation by the end of the funded R&D project.
Useful Resources
We have collated some useful resources if you are considering applying for Eurostars funding:
