Deadline: 29-Aug-25
Submissions are now open for the Eureka Globalstars Funding Programme, which supports organizations working together on international R&D projects focused on high-tech innovation and sustainability.
This call is designed to foster collaboration across borders and accelerate the development of technologies with commercial and environmental impact.
The call prioritizes projects in two major areas. In High-Tech, areas of interest include semiconductors and photonics (like integrated circuits), telecommunications technologies such as 5G and 6G, advanced manufacturing, and innovations in digital health and biotechnology.
In the field of Sustainability, projects may address themes such as the circular economy—including carbon circulation and industrial process reuse—and sustainable mobility solutions.
Several national agencies are participating in this funding round with specific allocations. Belgium – Flanders (VLAIO) has committed €2 million. Business Finland will fund challenging and innovative research, development, and innovation initiatives.
The Research Council of Lithuania has allocated €1 million to support eligible projects. NCBR in Poland offers a total of PLN 1.5 million, with a cap of PLN 750,000 per partner. Taiwan’s DoIT may fund up to 50% of project costs, depending on industrial impact under the A+ Program. The Netherlands’ RVO will fund R&D costs only, with a project funding cap of €350,000 and a total budget of €1 million.
To be eligible, projects must be international in nature and focus on the research or development of innovative products, processes, or services with the aim of commercialization.
All projects must serve a civilian purpose and include organizations from at least one Eureka country and Taiwan. Importantly, no single organization or country can account for more than 70% of the total project budget.
Each participating country has its own eligibility guidelines. In Flanders, only Flemish-based companies can apply, though academic and research institutions may be subcontracted if their expertise is essential. Business Finland requires applicants to meet their general funding criteria, which differ based on company size and type, and emphasizes internationalization plans with export goals.
For Lithuania, projects must be led by SMEs, with a university partner, and may run up to 36 months. In Poland, Polish SMEs must be included in any consortium seeking NCBR funding; other entities like universities or large companies may lead domestic consortia only if an SME is involved. Taiwan’s DoIT only funds companies, though academic institutions may join as subcontractors or self-funded participants.
For organizations in the Netherlands, RVO will fund only R&D activities. Funding and eligibility are determined by each country’s respective laws and procedures. If your national agency does not offer funding for your organization, you may still participate in a project by self-funding or exploring other options—contact your agency for guidance.
For more information, visit Eureka Network.
