Eureka Singapore-Canada Bilateral Call

briefcase For local startups to partner with Canadian companies on joint innovation projects for R&D, commercialisation and business expansion.

bill For Singapore companies, up to 70% of the project costs may be supported. Singapore enterprises and their Canadian counterpart(s) should put in a joint application for the proposal to be considered.

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About this programme

The Eureka Singapore-Canada Bilateral Call is jointly administered by Enterprise Singapore and the Global Affairs Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service in partnership with the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).

This programme aims to encourage the development of ready-to-market solutions for products, technology-based services or methods that have strong commercial potential.

Singapore companies keen to embark on co-innovation projects with Canadian companies can now receive support by participating in a joint call for proposals for Singapore-Canada technological R&D projects.

About Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)

Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

GAC, under the leadership of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and the Minister of International Development, and the Minister of International Development, is responsible for advancing Canada’s international relations, including:

  • Developing and implementing foreign policy
  • Fostering the development of international law, international trade and commerce
  • Overseeing the Government of Canada’s global network of missions abroad; and more.

National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)

The NRC IRAP is Canada’s leading innovation assistance programme for small and medium-sized businesses, through financial assistance, advisory services and connections to business and R&D expertise in Canada.

Eligibility

All Singapore companies must meet all of the following eligibility criteria in order to apply:

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    Business entity registered and operating in Singapore
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    Company has at least 30% local equity held directly or indirectly by Singaporean(s) and/or Singapore PR(s), determined by the ultimate individual ownership
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    Company is financially ready to start and complete the project

Apply

Applications for the Eureka Singapore-Canada Bilateral Call are open from 1 May 2025 to 1 September 2025.

To submit an application, both Singapore companies and their foreign partner(s) have to submit a joint application through the Eureka application portal.

Singapore companies are also to submit their application documents via the following procedures:

  1. Visit the Business Grants Portal (BGP)
  2. Apply for "EDG (Co-Innovation Programme)"
  3. Complete the application form and submit accordingly. Please ensure you have selected the correct CIP Programme in your application.

Singapore companies will need to have the following supporting documents ready as part of the application:

  1. Project proposal information (refer to this template for required details)
  2. Latest ACRA business profile (retrieved within six months from application date)
  3. Applicant’s latest and previous two years audited financial statements (Company and Group level), or official management account
  4. Relevant key quotations (e.g. equipment and software, materials and consumables, professional services)

Concurrently, Canadian partner companies will have to adhere to the additional application requirements outlined by their respective countries’ funding agencies. Both agency-specific submissions and Eureka applications must be completed for the application to be considered complete.

For more information on the funding criteria and application processes, please refer to the call document found on the Eureka webpage.

Singaporean applicants must apply by 1 September 2025, 2300hrs (SGT, GMT+8) via the Business Grants Portal and the Eureka application portal, to be considered for funding.

Interested companies without a partner may find suitable project partners here.

For enquiries, you may contact Ms Claudia Si Tho at claudia_si_tho@enterprisesg.gov.sg.

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Eureka Singapore-Canada Bilateral Call

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