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EUREKA Eurostars is a European funding programme aimed at R&D-performing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who want to collaborate on innovative international projects. It helps companies collaborate across borders to develop new products, processes, or services with strong market potential.
EUREKA Eurostars is a European funding programme designed to support innovative SMEs involved in international R&D projects. Projects must involve partners from at least two Eurostars countries, be led by an R&D-performing SME, and aim for commercialisation within two years of completion.
EUREKA does not fund projects but evaluates the collaborative project plan and labels it as a EUREKA-approved project.
Innovate UK can fund up to 60% of R&D project costs (max. €360,000) in grants for successful SMEs.
The UK currently has no allocated budget for participating in the next Eurostars call for projects. If you are a UK organisation wanting to participate in a Eurostars consortium, contact Innovate UK to see whether there are other funding opportunities available.
To be eligible, your project and consortium must meet the following criteria:
All technology areas are eligible, as long as the project is innovative and has market potential.
The Eurostars programme is a versatile tool that can be used to drive innovation, solve technical challenges, and enhance a company’s RD&I capabilities. For example:
You don’t need to have a history of R&D projects, just a clear ambition to innovate with international partners.
A typical Eurostars project has 3-4 participants from 2-3 different countries, with an average project duration of 29 months and €1.4 million in average project costs.
You must define a project and find partners to apply for Eurostars funding. You then need to contact the National Project Coordinator in the UK, who will guide you through the application process, guidelines, and funding opportunities.
The UK currently has no allocated budget for participating in the next Eurostars call for projects.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to get in touch with their national agencies (i.e., Innovate UK). If you’re happy that you qualify, then there are two following steps:
You’ll need to build or join an eligible international consortium and develop a Eurostars application. With your consortium in place, you can make your application directly to EUREKA via the on-line portal before the call deadline. EUREKA will organise an independent, international evaluation of your proposal.
If your proposal receives a positive evaluation, EUREKA will award it a label and recommend it for support at national level.
British organisations can then find funding through Innovate UK's funding pots.
The UK currently has no allocated budget for participating in the next Eurostars call for projects.
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Luminate Medical
“Marc and the Myriad team helped us apply for and secure an EIC Accelerator Grant. I would recommend Marc and the wider team to anyone applying for this or any other type of funding. He has an incredible talent for structuring and writing technical content such that it is both easy to understand and compelling and a knowledge of the process that is second to none. Consultants often have a sometimes-earned reputation for "give me your watch, and I'll tell you the time". Marc could not be more different to this. His optimism, proactivity, resilience and sense of humour kept us going through a challenging process from beginning to end. I lost count of the number of times he has said, "Don't worry, I'll do that". He's also a great bloke, and I look forward to having the opportunity to work with him again in future.”
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Alesi Surgical
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Invera Medical
“Kite Medical had the pleasure of working with Marc on a recent grant application to the EIC Accelerator, which was successful. Marc became part of our team during this time and was a consistent calming influence. He is so knowledgeable about this process and works so efficiently that it significantly enhanced our experience. We would be more than happy to recommend Marc and his team at Myriad.”
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Kite Medical
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CergenX
"The Galenband team collaborated with Lauren through Myriad to prepare our grant submission. Throughout this process, Lauren demonstrated a wealth of knowledge, offering insights and clarity on the nuanced details of a grant application. This significantly expedited and streamlined the proposal and interview preparations. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Lauren during the grant agreement process and sincerely appreciate the support received thus far."
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Galenband
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BioSimulytics
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Smart Reactors Ireland and Cerefuze Medical Devices UK Ltd
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BioProtect Ltd
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Our grant bid writers have secured over £200m for our clients in the last 24 months. We are also very proud to have secured some of the highest-scoring applications in Europe, with five of our projects scoring 15/15.
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The success rate for Eurostars applications is 30%.
Preparation of a Eurostars application can take up to 300 hours of work.
You will need the right combination of people to cover the application’s key aspects: the project’s implementation, market and commercialisation, and innovation. You will need to work closely with your partners.
Three independent experts first assess Eurostars applications. These experts are matched to applications by their technological expertise, familiarity with the market applications, and SME experience.
In the second evaluation stage, the Independent Evaluation Panel (IEP) scores and ranks all eligible applications. A chairperson leads the IEP, and the panel includes internationally recognised experts in the field. The IEP members cover a variety of professional sectors and are chosen according to the profiles of the applications and the technical requirements at the time.
The whole process to be approved for funding takes around 22 weeks.
One week after the deadline, you’ll find out if you’re eligible. Seven weeks after the deadline, the first stage of review from the three remote experts. Thirteen weeks after the deadline, you’ll find out if you rank high enough to be considered for funding. Finally, sixteen weeks after the deadline, an official letter confirms if you will receive funding from Ireland.
If your project is approved for funding, the main participant must provide a copy of the final Consortium Agreement to the EUREKA Association within six weeks.
An SME that dedicates at least 10% of its turnover or 10% of its full-time staff to research and development activities.
Over 30 countries, primarily in Europe, including the EU, EFTA, and associated countries. Participation may vary depending on the Eurostars call.
Typically, there are two calls per year (spring and autumn). Dates are announced on the EUREKA and national funding agency websites.
Applications are submitted through the Eurostars online portal and include:
Yes, a signed consortium agreement is required before the start of the project to clarify roles, responsibilities, and IP rights among partners.
Beneficiaries must provide regular progress reports, including technical and financial updates, depending on their national funding body's rules.
Yes. Revisions can be made, and the proposal can be resubmitted in a future call. Consider incorporating feedback from previous evaluations.
National Contact Points (NCPs) and the EUREKA Secretariat can offer guidance, webinars, and pre-submission checks.
Myriad offers support to eligible companies looking to make an application to Eurostars.
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Is your business registered for Corporation Tax in the UK or are you a partnership with corporate owners?
Have you developed new or improved existing products, processes or services in the last 2 accounting periods?
Does your business have fewer than 500 staff, and either: A turnover of no more than €100 million; or Gross assets of no more than €86 million?
Sorry, you must be a UK limited company or be a Partnership with corporate owners to be eligible for R&D tax credits.
In order to qualify for R&D tax credits you must be seeking to advance science or technology within your industry. As you’ve not developed any new or improved any existing innovative tools, products or services, and not re-developed any existing products, processes or services in the last 2 years. It is unlikely you have any qualifying activity. If you’re unsure, email or call us and we’ll help clarify.
In order to claim R&D tax credits, you need to either employ staff or spend money on contractors, consumable items and other items. If you’re unsure, email or call us and we’ll help clarify.
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Congrats!! Based on your previous answers, you will qualify for the SME scheme. If you’d like some help maximising and securing your claim, please email or call us.
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