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The Eureka Network has an open, year-round call for international collaborative R&D projects. Any company, SME, university or research organisation from a Eureka member country can apply to develop a new product, process or service together with partners from at least one other Eureka country — in any technology sector, with a civilian purpose. Successful projects receive the Eureka label and can access national R&D funding through their country's funding body. Note for Dutch participants: RVO does not participate in this open call and Dutch organisations can only receive Eureka funding through specific thematic calls.
What is Eureka Network Projects looking for?
The Eureka Network Projects programme is fully bottom-up and sector-agnostic: there are no fixed themes or technology areas. Your consortium defines the project. The key requirements are that the project represents genuine international R&D cooperation, is directed at creating a new or significantly improved product, process or service, and has an exclusive civilian purpose. The programme differs from Eurostars in that it does not require an SME in the lead role — any type of organisation can be the main participant, as long as the consortium meets the eligibility criteria. More information about the application process and national funding rules can be found on the official Eureka Network website.
Who is this for?
The eligibility requirements are deliberately limited. To join a consortium, your project must meet the following conditions:
- At least two independent legal entities from at least two different Eureka member countries
- No single organisation or country may cover more than 70% of the project budget
- The project must have a civilian purpose and be directed at R&D of a product, process or service
- Organisations from non-Eureka countries may also participate, provided they secure their own funding by the submission date
Eligible organisations include SMEs, large companies, universities and research organisations. Funding availability and rates depend on the national funding body in each country.
What's in it for you?
- The Eureka label — internationally recognised quality mark for R&D projects, which can strengthen your credibility with investors and other funders
- Access to national R&D funding through your country's funding body — for many participating countries, grants ranging from 30% to 100% of project costs are available depending on organisation type
- A flexible, bottom-up approach: no fixed themes, no mandatory SME lead, open to any technological area
- Projects are evaluated on impact, excellence and quality of implementation by independent experts
- Access to a network of national project coordinators who can support you from idea to commercialisation across 40+ countries