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Eurostars September 2025 Call: Unlocking International R&D Funding for SMEs

  • Foto del escritor: Gabriela Tarascon
    Gabriela Tarascon
  • 16 jun
  • 2 Min. de lectura


Eurostars, part of the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs funded by Horizon Europe, launches its latest open call for collaborative R&D projects. Here’s what you need to know:


Key Dates



What Is Eurostars?


Eurostars supports international R&D-led innovation, primarily by funding consortia led by innovative SMEs. Collaborations can also include large firms, universities, research institutes, and more eurekanetwork.org+6eurekanetwork.org+6eurekanetwork.org+6. It’s open to any field—from life sciences to advanced manufacturing.


Eligibility

To apply successfully, your consortium must meet the following criteria eurekanetwork.org+11eurekanetwork.org+11eurekanetwork.org+11:


  1. Lead partner: An innovative SME based in a Eurostars country.

  2. Consortium size: At least two independent organisations from at least two Eurostars countries, with one from an EU or Horizon Europe-associated country.

  3. Budget distribution: SMEs must cover ≥ 50 % of total project costs; no single partner or country should exceed 70 % of the total budget.

  4. Project duration: Up to 36 months.

  5. Focus: Civil applications only (i.e., non-military).


Innovative SME” here means any small or medium-sized company eager to develop new products, processes, or services—no prior R&D experience required eurekanetwork.org+10eurekanetwork.org+10eurekanetwork.org+10.


Funding


Grants are disbursed by national/regional funding bodies per their own rules. While the European Commission officially co-funds Eurostars, final allocations depend on each country’s regulations and budgets eurekanetwork.org. Non-Eurostars participants may join by self-funding.


How to Apply


  1. Contact your national funding body via the Eureka contact form to clarify eligibility, national funding criteria, financial viability, and legal requirements.

  2. Create an account and start your application on the MyEurekaProject portal.

  3. The consortium’s SME lead takes charge of the application and invites partners.

  4. Prepare documents: In addition to the online form (in English), upload essential annexes—signed declarations, SME declaration, financial statements (if required), business plan (for start-ups), technical annex, Gantt chart, etc. Self-funding declarations are needed if applicable.

  5. Submit before 14:00 CEST on 4 September 2025.


Key Takeaways for Applicants


  • Form an international consortium of independent organisations spanning ≥ 2 Eurostars countries.

  • Craft a strong project plan with clear commercial potential and measurable societal, economic, or environmental impact.

  • Check your national eligibility and ensure compliance with documentation and deadlines.

  • Tap the webinar on 2 July to boost your application strength.


Eurostars offers a unique gateway to international public funding tailored for SMEs leading ambitious cross-border R&D initiatives. If you’re targeting innovation with commercial impact, this call rewards strategic collaboration and high-quality implementation. Contact Soros Gabinete to assess your eligibility and maximize your Eurostars funding opportunities. Our team of experts is ready to support your successful application.

 
 
 

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