Eureka Network
Intergovernmental network facilitating international market-oriented R&D collaboration between companies, universities, and research institutes across 45+ countries.
Overview
The EUREKA Network is an intergovernmental network established in 1985 facilitating international market-oriented research, development, and innovation (RDI) collaboration. With 45+ member countries, EUREKA connects companies, universities, and research institutes to collaborate on joint projects funded by national agencies in each country. Beyond the Eurostars SME programme, EUREKA operates Clusters (long-term public-private partnerships in strategic sectors), Global Stars bilateral programs with non-European countries, and standard EUREKA projects for any market-oriented R&D collaboration. EUREKA's decentralized funding model means each national partner is funded by their own country's agency.
What You Can Find Here
- EUREKA standard projects - flexible international R&D collaboration for companies in any sector
- EUREKA Clusters - large public-private partnerships in strategic sectors like ITEA (software), CATRENE (microelectronics), Celtic-Next (telecoms), PENTA (electronic systems)
- Eurostars programme for innovative SME-led R&D projects (managed through EUREKA)
- Global Stars programs - bilateral R&D cooperation with Canada, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and other countries
- Partner Search tools and EUREKA events to find international R&D partners
- Innovation Radar - EUREKA's online marketplace for finding technology offers and requests
Who Should Use This
- Technology companies seeking international partners for market-oriented R&D projects with commercialisation targets
- Large companies wanting to join a EUREKA Cluster in their strategic sector for long-term collaboration
- SMEs seeking international R&D collaboration through Eurostars within the EUREKA framework
- Universities and research institutes looking to participate in industry-led EUREKA projects
- Companies in electronics, software, communications, or materials wanting access to EUREKA Cluster communities
How to Get Started
- Step 1: Visit eureka.network to learn about programs and find your national EUREKA project officer
- Step 2: Use the EUREKA Innovation Radar to search for partners or post your technology offer
- Step 3: Identify which EUREKA program best fits your project (standard project, Eurostars, Cluster, or Global Stars)
- Step 4: Contact your national EUREKA project officer to discuss eligibility and funding availability in your country
- Step 5: Form an international consortium and jointly prepare the project application
- Step 6: Submit to EUREKA and apply for national funding simultaneously through your national agency
Things to Check Before Applying
- EUREKA provides the international coordination and label but does not fund projects directly - funding comes from national agencies
- Not all EUREKA member countries fund all types of projects equally - check with your national project officer for budget availability
- EUREKA projects must be market-oriented with a clear commercial application - basic or curiosity-driven research does not qualify
- Projects must involve at least two independent partners from two different EUREKA member countries
- Cluster projects require formal membership in the cluster consortium, which has its own rules and fees
Frequently Asked Questions
How is EUREKA different from EU programs like Horizon Europe?
EUREKA is an intergovernmental network where each country funds its own partners through national agencies. Horizon Europe is directly funded by the European Commission. EUREKA includes non-EU countries and is more flexible, while Horizon Europe has larger budgets and centralized evaluation.
What is a EUREKA Cluster?
EUREKA Clusters are long-term public-private partnership programs in specific strategic technology sectors. Examples include ITEA4 (software and services), PENTA (electronic systems), and Celtic-Next (communications). Clusters run multi-year calls for collaborative R&D projects.
What are EUREKA Global Stars programs?
Global Stars are bilateral programs enabling EUREKA members to collaborate with specific non-EUREKA countries including Canada, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. Each program has its own call schedule and funding rules.
Is there a minimum project size for EUREKA?
There is no fixed minimum, but EUREKA projects are typically multi-year R&D collaborations with total budgets of several hundred thousand to several million euros. Eurostars projects have defined budget caps.
How do I find R&D partners through EUREKA?
EUREKA's Innovation Radar platform allows companies to post technology offers and requests and search for partners. EUREKA events, cluster matchmaking sessions, and national project officers also facilitate international networking.
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