Cooperation on innovative advanced materials with Japan (CSA)
Note: This grant is no longer current (archived). The funding program may have expired or the conditions may have changed. Please check with the funder if the program is still available.
Grant criteria
| Application Deadline | 06.01. - 21.04.2026 (One-time call: Submit applications by 21.04.2026) | | Application level | Advanced | | Region | EU | | Company size | Not relevant | | Funding amount | €800,000 | | Funding rate | 100% |
Funding objective
The objective of the measure is to strengthen cooperation between European researchers and Japanese research institutions in the field of innovative materials and to promote knowledge exchange in application areas such as mobility, energy, construction, electronics, and medical technology through travel subsidies.
Eligible expenses
- Travel expenses
- Accommodation costs
- Daily allowances
- Insurance costs
Non-eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses
- Tangible assets
- Office and administrative expenses
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Educational Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Institutions
- Founders (start‑ups)
Funding requirements
- Consortium of at least three independent legal entities
- Activity in research and innovation in the field of advanced materials
- Proof of active projects or publications in the subject area
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Curricula vitae of the researchers
- Financial plan
- Partner declarations
- Completed HE-CSA application form
Evaluation criteria
- Degree of innovation of the project
- Coherence and feasibility of the methodology
- Quality and efficiency of the collaboration
Description
The cooperation initiative "Cooperation on innovative advanced materials with Japan (CSA)" supports European research teams with one-month guest stays at leading Japanese institutes. Funding covers travel expenses, accommodation, daily allowances, and insurance costs. The focus is on innovative materials with applications in mobility, energy, construction, electronics, and medical technology. With a total budget of €800,000, up to 100% of eligible expenses are covered. Submissions are only possible for consortia consisting of at least three independent legal entities from different EU or associated countries, demonstrating active research projects or publications in the thematic field. Selection is conducted through a single-stage procedure based on the criteria of degree of innovation, feasibility of methodology, as well as quality and efficiency of collaboration.
Eligible applicants are European companies, universities, non-profit or public institutions, as well as start-ups engaged in materials research and seeking to establish partnerships with Japanese research institutions. Required documents include the project description, researchers’ CVs, a financing plan, partner declarations, and the completed HE-CSA application form. An open market analysis or prior consultation is not required. This one-time call closes on April 21, 2026; applications can be submitted from January 6, 2026. The program promotes bilateral knowledge exchange and contributes to strengthening strategic partnerships by enabling European researchers to explore innovative solutions on-site in Japan. Interested consortia will be informed within a few months after submission whether they have been selected for funding.