Xecs Call 6 – 2026

About this call Funding information Xecs call 6 invites innovative RD&I proposals. Any proposal covering a topic from the Electronic Components and Systems-SRIA can be submitted. The technology domains addressed range from micro- and nanoelectronics, smart electronics system integration (e.g. chiplets) via embedded and cyber physical systems to complex system of systems integration. The call opens on 23 June 2026 and will close with the project outline submission deadline on 21 January 2027. Applicants can build international consortia with industry, SMEs, RTOs and academia. During a webinar on 23 June 2026, we’ll give you advice on “How to Prepare and Make the Most of Xecs Matchmaking”. The matchmaking event on 6 and 7 October 2026 in Vienna will give the opportunity to meet the ECS community and potential partners, present and listen to project ideas, SME pitches and learn more about the Eureka Cluster, Xecs and the supporting countries. Workshops will give advice on how to prepare a successful application, how to build consortia, lead a project and much more. Projects are funded nationally and applicants are encouraged to contact their national public authorities for more funding details. Timeline • Apply from: 23 June 2026 • Matchmaking event: 6 and 7 October 2026, Vienna • PO deadline: 21 January 2027 • FPP deadline: 15 April 2027 • Labelling meeting date (for info): June 2027 • Projects can begin (expected): As of September 2027 Who can apply for this call To apply, you must meet several eligibility criteria: • Your project idea must represent international cooperation in the form of a specific project. • Your project is industry-driven, technically innovative and application-oriented. • Your consortium must include at least two independent legal entities from two Eureka countries, covering at least an essential section of the complete electronic components and systems value chain. We recommend involving partners from at least three countries. • The project should involve at least 35 person years. • Your project must be directed at researching or developing an innovative product, process or service • Your project must have a civilian purpose. • The project should be well balanced between the partners. Neither a partner nor a consortium from one country can cover more than 70% of the project budget. Country information Poland 🇵🇱 Polish funding agency, the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR), funds R&D costs for SMEs, large companies, research organisations, and universities participating in this call. Funding is available as a grant with a maximum of 1 million Polish zloty for single applicants, or 2 million Polish zloty for a domestic consortium. The amount of funding available depends on the type of organisation applying. Type of organisation Amount of funding available Startups and small companies Up to 80% of eligible project costs for research or up to 60% of eligible project costs for development Large companies Up to 75% of eligible project costs for research or up to 50% of eligible project costs for development Research organisations or universities Up to 100% of eligible project costs More information about funding will be made available on the website of NCBR. Additional steps for applications from Poland Applicants must submit a domestic application which will be the main point for evaluation by NCBR. Criteria will be published on the NCBR website.