Call description
Within the EUREKA initiative, the call is based on mutual consent between the participating funding bodies:
Special focus
Participants are invited to submit applied research and innovation project proposals in the following thematic domains:
Eligibility criteria
In order to apply to the present call, the partners must meet the following qualifications:
Any partner whose collaborative industrial research and innovation project is consistent with the aforementioned criteria can apply to the present call in accordance with their own laws, rules, regulations and procedures in effect, on a non-exchange of funds basis, and subject to budgetary availability.
Each participating funding body may apply additional eligibility criteria based on their national regulations. Applicants are strongly advised, prior to submitting the application, to contact their funding body (see below) to discuss their project idea and check the eligibility of the project.
Partners from other EUREKA countries or countries outside of EUREKA can also participate, but funding must be secured within the deadlines for the call.
Submission and approval procedures
In order to apply for this call the following documents are mandatory:
For this call specific instruction for filling out the 'EUREKA Project Form’ is available (see Section 8 of the call text). The project consortium is strongly advised to follow this instruction and describe all necessary elements in the form as requested. You can contact your EUREKA national office to get support preparing the document (see below for detailed information per funding agency in section 7)
Additionally, the project consortium has to fill out and submit Annex 1 with additional project information not included in the official EUREKA Project Form.
The template for the budget must be used.
There is no formal format for the GANTT diagram, but the individual WP, milestones and partners must be clearly visible in the GANTT format used.
The completed EUREKA application form, Annex 1, budget, GANTT diagramme and document with signatures should be sent to ai.quantum.call@eurekanetwork.org with subject: AI&QT multi-lateral call 2019 before 1. July 2019, 17:00 (CET) at the latest. The email subject line should read: “AI&QT multi-lateral call 2019.
In parallel to the submission of the EUREKA project form (both PDF editable version and a scanned signed version), all project partners are required to submit national funding application, if required, to their respective funding bodies, taking into account all relevant national procedures and submission rules. Deadline for submission might differ between the participating funding bodies (see below for detailed information per funding agency).
Evaluation
Applications will be evaluated nationally based on the EUREKA application including the annexes and national application forms if required. The national evaluations will subsequently be coordinated by the relevant national funding agencies.
The basis for the national evaluation is the general EUREKA eligibility criteria, national eligibility criteria and evaluations, the EUREKA application form with annexes and if required a national application form.
The relevant national funding agencies will coordinate their evaluations based on the EUREKA project assessment methodology (see annex 4). After a common list of funded and non-funded projects has been agreed the EUREKA Association will inform the applicants about the results.
Funding details
Funding will only be provided to labelled projects that are positively evaluated by all participating funding bodies, taking the common ranking list into account. Funding of project partners is subjected to budgetary availability and national funding conditions stipulated by each funding body.
Any IPR arising from cooperative project activities under this call shall be regulated in a Consortium Agreement (CA) in accordance with the relevant laws of the countries participating in the project.
A signed CA on the execution and commercialisation of the projects results is mandatory for selected projects and must be send to the relevant national funding agencies no later than 3 months after the results of the evaluation has been communicated. The project start can in any case not be prior to the approval of the signed CA.
The funding bodies named below will provide access to public investment for the selected projects. The support will be given to each partner by its respective funding body in accordance with their national laws, rules, regulations and procedures in effect, on a non-exchange of funds or soft loan basis, and subject to budgetary availability for each funding body.
Austria
Type if finance: Soft loan
Allocated budget: €1 mio. (flexible)
Max funding per projects: Flexible
Belgium
Flanders
Type if finance: Grant
Allocated budget: unlimited
Max funding per projects: Flexible
Brussels
Type if finance: Grant
Allocated budget: €1 mio. (flexible)
Max funding per projects: Flexible
Wallonia
Type if finance: Grant
Allocated budget: €1 mio. (flexible)
Max funding per projects: Flexible
Canada
Type if finance: Grant
Allocated budget: unlimited
Max funding per projects: Flexible
Denmark
Type if finance: Grant
Allocated budget: €1 mio. (flexible)
Max funding per projects: €400.000
Israel
Type if finance: Grant
Allocated budget: €1 mio. (flexible)
Max funding per projects: Flexible
Spain
Type if finance: Soft loan
Allocated budget: unlimited
Max funding per projects: Flexible
Switzerland
Type if finance: Grant
Allocated budget: unlimited
Max funding per projects: CHF 1 Mio.(app. €880.000)
South Korea
Type if finance: Grant
Allocated budget: €1 mio. (flexible)
Max funding per projects: 500 Mil Korean Won / year (app €390.000)
Turkey
Type if finance: Grant
Allocated budget: unlimited
Max funding per projects: Flexible
United Kingdom
Type if finance: Grant
Allocated budget: €1 mio. (flexible)
Max funding per projects: €400.000
NB: The budgets in the table is indicative. You must consult you national Funding Agency for further details.
Funding conditions and rules per National funding body
Austria
Specific National/ Regional rules
Only companies are eligible to apply for funding, universities and research organisations can be subcontractors of an Austrian company in the consortium.
Each Austrian company should submit national application separately and simultaneously with the EUREKA application (until 1 July 2019). National funding programme for this call is Basisprogramm. In the national application all work of the applicant (only) should be explained in detail.
Eligible costs and funding rates
Eligible are direct costs related to research project: personnel, overhead, materials, etc. All details you can find at the website
Additional documents required
Complete Basisprogramm application
Belgium
Flanders
Specific Regional rules
In the VLAIO program only companies can apply for funding via subsidies. Flemish or foreign academic partners or research institutes can be funded by VLAIO if their expertise is crucial for the Flemish partner (company) and if they are subcontracted by this company
Eligible costs and funding rates
In Belgium-Flanders the funding % for companies depends on the type of activities in the project, the size of the company and the participation of at least one SME : between 25% to maximum 60 %
Additional documents required
In addition to the centrally submitted EUREKA Project Application Form, partners from Flanders need to submit an application to VLAIO by the 01.07/2019 at 17:00, including a project plan and budget. We invite Flemish partners need to contact us for a pre-check of their project ideas.
Wallonia
Specific National/ Regional rules
A Walloon application form must be submitted (see below); Minimum 40% of the Walloon budget must be allocated to an enterprise; The project cannot receive double funding; The beneficiary must have a stable financial situation; The beneficiary must have Operational offices in the Walloon Region; The project must add benefit to the regional economy.
Eligible costs and funding rates
Funding rates are depending of the type of research (Industrial research or Experimental development) and of the type of partnership. Funding rates vary between 35% to 60% for large companies and from 50% to 80% form SMEs. Universities and Colleges funding rate is 100% and 75% for research centers.
Additional documents required
In addition to the centrally submitted EUREKA Project Application Form, partners from Wallonia need to submit an application to SPW-EER by the 01.07.2019 at 17:00. We strongly advice Walloon partners to contact us for a pre-check of their project ideas. More info can be found in the Walloon EUREKA webpage.
Brussels
Specific National/ Regional rules
In order to be eligible for Innoviris support you must develop all or part of your activities in the Brussels-Capital Region and present an innovative R&D project that is likely to have a favourable impact on the economy, employment or sustainable development in the Brussels-Capital Region. Brussels research centres must collaborate with at least one Brussels industrial partner and no partner may bear more than 70% of the cost of the project.
Eligible costs and funding rates
Funding rates in Brussels depend on project type (Industrial research vs Experimental development), company size (SME and large) and collaboration.
Funding rates vary between 25% to 80% for companies. Universities and research institutes are 100% funded.
Additional documents required
In addition to the centrally submitted EUREKA Project Application Form, partners from Brussels need to submit an application to Innoviris by the 01.07.2019 at 17:00. We advise Brussels partners to contact us for a pre-check of their project ideas. More info can be found on the Innoviris website
Canada
Specific National/ Regional rules
In order to be considered for possible NRC IRAP funding, the basic eligibility criteria are:
See https://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/irap/services/financial_assistance.html .
Eligible costs and funding rates
Up to 50% of Total Project Cost, which is calculated as Salaries (for eligible personnel) + Overhead (55% of Salaries) + Contractor Costs, for eligible project activities. Funding details are to be discussed with one of NRC IRAP Industrial Technology Advisors located across Canada.
Additional documents required
National application to be submitted once the project has been selected by the Call. Complementary information may be required such as annual and interim financial statements.
Denmark
Specific National/ Regional rules
IFD can invest in projects with a clear societal value and/or economic value in Denmark. IFD invest in applied research and experimental development.
Eligible costs and funding rates
The Danish part of the consortium must include a commercial partner, but universities, research institutes and other types of partners can also be financed by IFD if Danish commercial partners participate. For eligibility and general terms and conditions, please refer to “The General Terms and Conditions for International Projects”. IFD can invest in projects at TRL 3-9. The general maximum investment rates for Danish partners are summarized in the table below. IFD has special funding rules for de minimis funding.
Additional documents required
If funded, each Danish partner must individually register and upload the EUREKA application using IFDs national e-grant portal. The deadline for registration on e-grant is 2 weeks after the Call deadline.
Israel
Specific National/ Regional rules
Israel will offers 3 funding schemes for the call
Eligible costs and funding rates
Additional documents required
Spain
Specific National/ Regional rules
CDTI will finance industrial research and/or technological development activities of Spanish companies. Universities and research centers could take part as subcontractors.
Eligible costs and funding rates
Funding conditions for Spanish partners may vary depending on the nature of the project and the beneficiaries. The features of the main funding tool for EUREKA projects in Spain is available here: https://www.cdti.es/index.asp?MP=100&MS=802&MN=2
Additional documents required
Each company must complete and submit the funding application to CDTI within 20 days after receiving the communication of eligibility. Funding decision is expected within 3 months after submitting an eligible funding application.
It is mandatory that project activities do not start before submitting the funding applications to CDTI. For further information, please contact CDTI.
Switzerland
Specific National/ Regional rules
Only consortia consisting of at least 1 Swiss company and 1 Swiss University or Research Organisation, sharing the project costs 50:50 can apply for funding. Academic partners are funded 100%. Companies self-fund their participation and pay 10% of the funding contribution to the Swiss Research Organisation. In return they are entitled to non-exclusively exploit the project results in their business domain.
Eligible costs and funding rates
Salaries, consumables, international travel, equipment depreciation.
Swiss universities are funded 100%.
Swiss companies self-fund their participation.
A self-funded participation of Swiss companies without participation of a funded Research Organisation is possible
Additional documents required
National funding application: https://www.innosuisse.ch/inno/en/home/start-your-innovation-project/innovationsprojekte.html
South Korea
Specific National/ Regional rules
KIAT will finance industrial research and/or technological development activities of Korean companies, universities and research centers.
A private enterprise which has been in operation for more than 1 year and which received corporate R&D center accreditation by the Korean government should be included in the Korean consortium.
Eligible costs and funding rates
Project cost is comprised of government contributions and civilian dues (cash and in-kind). The amount of government contributions will vary depending on the type of executing organizations and project in accordance with Article 24 (Funding criteria) and Article 25 (Civilian dues) of the Common Operational Regulations for the Industrial Technology Innovation Programs in Korea. (see: www.k-pass.kr)
A party that participates in a project shall carry out its project using the government contributions allocated to it, and for-profit organizations shall individual bear the cash portion of civilian dues.
Large company:
Share of government contributions in executing organization’s project budget: 33% or less
Share of cash in executing organization’s civilian dues: 60 or more
Mid-tier company:
Share of government contributions in executing organization’s project budget: 50% or less
Share of cash in executing organization’s civilian dues: 50 or more
SME:
Share of government contributions in executing organization’s project budget: 67% or less
Share of cash in executing organization’s civilian dues: 40 or more
Other
Share of government contributions in executing organization’s project budget: 100% or less
Share of cash in executing organization’s civilian dues: to be borne if necessary
Additional documents required
The Korean consortium should submit its national application form until 28th of June on the k-pass system (online), before the EUREKA application until 1st of July.
See : www.k-pass.kr or www.kiat.or.kr > 2019년 산업기술국제협력 국제공동기술개발사업 공고
National submission on the k-pass system is mandatory for the project to get public funding.
Turkey
Specific National/ Regional rules
All companies which were established in accordance with Turkish law can apply for funding for their international projects. There is no budget limit for international projects and they can be funded by TUBITAK without any restriction in project duration. Only companies participating in international projects are funded within this program but universities and research centers can be funded as subcontractors. Turkish applicants must complete their national application before 1st of July.
Eligible costs and funding rates
Companies receive certain percentage of their eligible costs as a grant in this call. There is no maximum or minimum limit to the budget of project. The percentage is 60% for large companies and 75% for SMEs.
Additional documents required
For further information about financing of Turkish participants please directly contact with TÜBİTAK. Detailed information can also be reached from here.
United Kingdom
Specific National/ Regional rules
To be eligible for funding your collaboration must a UK business of any size
The international partner or partners must be separate, non-linked legal entities from the UK partners.
Eligible costs and funding rates
For UK participants we have allocated up to £1 million to fund innovation projects in this competition.
For industrial research projects, businesses can receive funding for eligible project costs of:
The research organisations in your consortium can share up to 30% of the total eligible project costs. If your consortium contains more than one research organisation, this maximum will be shared between them.
Any subcontracting costs must not exceed 20% of total project costs.
Additional documents required
Applications submitted to this competition have 2 parts:
This competition uses Innovate UK’s document-based process for application submission which requires an online registration. If there are several UK partners, you must nominate one organisation to lead the UK application. The nominated lead must register to submit the application and required documentation to Innovate UK.
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