{"id":2250,"date":"2026-01-19T15:53:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leyton.majjane.agency\/ca\/post\/eureka-rd-funding-deadlines-for-smes-in-canada-jan-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T17:03:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T15:03:43","slug":"eureka-rd-funding-deadlines-for-smes-in-canada-jan-2026","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/en\/insights\/articles\/eureka-rd-funding-deadlines-for-smes-in-canada-jan-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Eureka R&#038;D Funding Deadlines for SMEs in Canada (Jan 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As January 2026 draws to a close, several strategic funding windows within the Eureka network are set to shut. For innovators based in Canada, these programs offer a vital pathway to de-risk international <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/ca\/en\/insights\/articles\/how-to-differentiate-types-of-rd\/\">R&amp;D <\/a><\/strong>and scale technologies globally.<\/p>\n<p>Here is an overview of the key programs currently open for application:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Globalstars Call with Japan<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> January 21, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overview:<\/strong> This program facilitates industrial R&amp;D between Canada and Japan. It is open to nearly all sectors, including AI, Robotics, Semiconductors, and Medical Devices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goal: <\/strong>To develop innovative products or services with a clear path to commercialization. Projects typically last between 12 to 36 months and require at least one independent legal entity from Japan and one from another Eureka country like Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SMART 9th Call (Advanced Manufacturing)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>January 22, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overview:<\/strong> SMART is a &#8220;bottom-up&#8221; program focused on advanced manufacturing. It allows companies to propose projects that align with the SMART technology roadmap.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goal: <\/strong>To support Industry 4.0 initiatives and modernize manufacturing processes through collaborative international innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xecs Call 5 (Electronic Systems)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>January 22, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overview:<\/strong> Xecs focuses on the Electronic Components and Systems (ECS) value chain. It is ideal for projects involving microelectronics, digital transformation, and sustainable hardware.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goal: <\/strong>To boost digital sovereignty and support the development of next-generation electronic systems and software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eurostars (Innovative SMEs)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>March 19, 2026 (Opens Jan 16, 2026)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overview:<\/strong> Eurostars is the flagship program for R&amp;D performing SMEs. The project must be led by an innovative SME, and at least 50% of the budget must go to SME partners.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goal: <\/strong>To fund international collaborative projects that result in a marketable product within two years of the project&#8217;s end.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open Call for Network Projects<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>Continuous (Open until Jan 1, 2030)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overview:<\/strong> This is a flexible, year-round instrument for international R&amp;D projects in any field.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goal: <\/strong>To facilitate market-oriented R&amp;D between Eureka countries with a simple, decentralized application process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Path to a Successful Application<\/h2>\n<p>Eureka applications are evaluated based on Impact (market size\/risk), Excellence (degree of innovation), and Quality of Implementation (consortium balance).<\/p>\n<p>Is your innovation ready? Contact our funding specialists today to validate your eligibility and finalize your consortium agreements before these critical January deadlines.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurekanetwork.org\/programmes-and-calls\/?filter_country=Canada%20%F0%9F%87%A8%F0%9F%87%A6\"><strong>Eureka Network &#8211; Open funding opportunities (Canada)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As January 2026 draws to a close, several strategic funding windows within the Eureka network are set to shut. For innovators based in Canada, these programs offer a vital pathway to de-risk international R&amp;D and scale technologies globally. 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