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Eureka Globalstars Japan 2025-2026 call for proposals

November 17, 2025

Value

Up to a maximum total funding amount of $500,000 over 12 to 36 months.

Description

Eureka has launched a Globalstars call for proposals for joint research and development (R&D) projects in the high-tech and circular economy sectors. All consortia projects must have at least 1 eligible Japanese partner.

This competitive call for proposals is open to organizations that wish to form project consortia to perform collaborative projects focused on developing innovative products, processes or technology-based services.

Eligible Applicants

  • The Canadian applicant must meet all the following criteria:
    • be an incorporated, profit-oriented small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Canada (defined as having 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees)
    • have been in operation for a minimum of 12 months prior to the project proposal deadline specified above
      • have a minimum of 5 full-time equivalent employees located in Canada (on your company payroll and issued a T4), excluding contract employees, by the Canadian registration deadline
    • pursue growth and profit by developing and commercializing innovative, technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada
    • have a differentiated and protectable technology with commercial potential in global markets
    • have the financial capacity (working capital, sales revenue, investment, etc.) and the operational capacity (personnel, expertise, resources, etc.) to undertake an international multi-year R&D collaboration while maintaining regular operations, and to subsequently commercialize the results
    • be committed to significant growth through international market expansion
  • Preference may be given to SME applicants who meet the criteria below. If one or more criteria are unmet, a strong rationale must be provided in the Expression of Interest (EOI) form for possible consideration:
    • have a minimum of 15 full‑time equivalent employees located in Canada (on your company payroll and issued a T4), excluding contract employees
    • have commercialized 1 or more products internationally
    • have more than $500,000 CAD in annual sales revenue

Eligible Expenses

In Canada, this call for proposals is offered through NRC IRAP. NRC IRAP is responsible for delivery of this call for proposals and for managing any resulting funding agreements.

Eligible Canadian SMEs may receive up to 50% reimbursement of the total project costs up to a maximum total funding amount of $500,000 over 12 to 36 months.

Deadline Date

Canadian registration deadline: November 3, 2025; Canadian expression of interest deadline: November 17, 2025

Contact

Contact Name: Harvey Lam, NRC IRAP Japan National Program Coordinator

E-mail Address: harvey.lam@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Website: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/irap/about/international/?action=view&id=260

Industry:

Export, Software/Technology

Location:

Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, NWT, Ontario, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Tags:

Global Market, R&D, SMEs

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