Apply Now: Joint Call for Research and Innovation Proposals (Malta and Turkey)

This initiative aims to foster cooperation in science, technology, and innovation between Malta and Turkey by supporting researchers and innovators in strengthening their scientific expertise and networks.

Focus Areas

• This Call will focus on two distinct pillars:
  • Pillar 1: PRIMA Thematic Areas
    • Management of Water
    • Farming System
    • Agro-Food Value Chain
  • Pillar 2: Shared National Priority areas:
    • Smart Manufacturing
    • Health
    • Aviation
• Cross-Cutting Theme: Digital Technologies
  • Digital Technologies is a cross-cutting theme, relevant across both pillars

Funding Information

• Up to €100,000 for the Malta-based consortium (at least one Malta-based partner).
• Project Duration: Up to 24 months

Eligibility Criteria

• Each consortium must include:
  • At least one eligible Malta-based entity
  • At least one eligible Turkey-based entity
• Projects should be balanced in terms of workload and funding distribution between the two partners.
• To be eligible, applicants must be a Malta-based entity with an operating base in Malta, in accordance with the Xjenza Malta-TÜBİTAK guidelines.
• Private Entities must comply with the State Aid National Rules for Participation, while Public Entities and Research and Knowledge Dissemination Organisations must adhere to the Non-State Aid National Rules for Participation.
• Malta-based applicants must also follow the Xjenza Malta-TÜBİTAK 2025 Call Text.
• Applicants must complete and submit the National Administrative Form & the Joint Application Form duly signed and supported by the required Annexes.
• Malta-based applicants must submit the National Administrative Form, Joint Application Form & required Annexes.
• Turkey based entities must follow their own submission process as outlined by TÜBİTAK regulations.

For more information, visit Xjenza Malta.