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Xecs – electronic components and systems Call 5 call for proposals

April 16, 2026

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Description

Xecs, the EUREKA Cluster Programme focused on Electronic Components and Systems (ECS), has launched their 5th annual call for collaborative research and development project proposals.

Sector of focus

Micro/nano-electronics and photonics with applications in the following areas:

  • Agrifood
  • Natural resources
  • Digital society
  • Energy
  • Health and well-being
  • Mobility

Eligible Applicants

  • The Canadian applicant must meet all the following criteria:
    • be an incorporated, profit-oriented 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
    • 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 one or more products internationally
    • have more than $500,000 CAD in annual sales revenue

Eligible Expenses

Eligible project participants in collaborative projects selected through this call for proposals may receive funding from their respective national funding body. Funds will be provided in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations, rules and procedures established by the relevant national funding body, country, jurisdiction and/or program.

Each project participant should contact their national funding agency early in the process and follow their advice regarding national funding applications in parallel to the proposal submission.

Non-eligible project participants (e.g., large corporations, research institutes, etc., and participants from other countries) are welcome to participate on a self-funded basis, or as sub-contractors to funded participants, according to each

Deadline Date

Project Outline –January 22, 2026, 17:00 CET Full Project Proposal –April 16, 2026, 17:00 CET

Contact

Contact Name: Vance Pan

E-mail Address: Vance.Pan@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Website: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/irap/about/international/?action=view&id=256

Industry:

Export, Software/Technology

Location:

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

Tags:

Business, R&D, SMEs

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