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Eurostars (Eureka)

Funds international collaborative R&D led by innovative SMEs, with UK participants funded through Innovate UK. Requires at least two partners from two participating countries and a clear route to market.

Kind of funder
International (open to UK)
Where it funds
UK-wide, International
Indicative award size
£100k – £1.5m
Who can apply
SMEs, Large businesses, Universities, Research institutes
Career stages
Any stage

UK share typically up to around £360k per participant; match funding required.

Research areas

Named schemes (1)

  • Eurostars funding call

    Twice-yearly cut-offs for R&D-performing SMEs leading international collaborations. UK participants are funded through Innovate UK on the UK national terms.

    Rolling / recurringCheck funder site for current round£100k – £500k per awardchecked 2026-05-01