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Eureka network - Eurostars

Eureka Network project grants support SMEs and/or large enterprises wanting to carry out research and development projects where international collaboration is needed.

  Supports innovative SMEs and R&D-performing SMES with international projects. Eurostars supports the development of rapidly marketable innovative products, processes and services.

Project duration:
  • max. 24 months
TRL level:
  • 3-7  

  •  Consortium must include at least 2 independent partners and established in at least 2 different Eurostars countries.
  • Consortium is led by an R&D performing/innovative SME.
  • Typical consortium consists of 3 partners.
  • Partners can include: other SMEs, academic/research organisations or LEs.  

Funding percentage:

  • EUROSTARS uses a central submission and evaluation procedure
  • Calls for proposals
  • A research performing SME must be the lead applicant
  • For the applicant/partner located in Flanders, VLAIO funding rules apply and received a 15% uplift for a collaboration.