In the international call on Lightweighting Technologies opened within the scope of Eureka Network projects, products, processes or services that can be put on the market through international R&D projects involving organizations from at least two EUREKA member countries (provided that at least one is an EU member or a Horizon European Associated country) is intended to be revealed.
As part of the Eureka Network Projects, a significant support initiative within Eureka, the "Lightweighting Technologies" call is set to commence on 29 May 2024 with 14 countries. Aligned with Eureka's goals, it aims to provide support for projects demonstrating high potential for commercialization, focusing on the development of market-oriented products, processes, and services.
Lightweighting technology is the key enabling technology to reduce weight, save materials and increase recycling while the functionality remains or is improved. Smart lightweight design, bio-based raw materials, reuse, remanufacturing and recycled material streams are crucial parameters. Digital solutions for calculation models, production processes and the like are key tools for driving the success of lightweight innovation. Lightweighting technology provides environmental-friendly solutions, while at the same time adding commercial value across all industries.
Companies with capital companies, higher education institutions, public research centres and institutes, training and research hospitals, and research infrastructures covered by Law No. 6550 are eligible to apply for the call code 1719-Eureka Lightweighting Technologies. Applications from relevant institutions are considered in collaboration with at least one capital company.
The budget of the international call on Lightweighting Technologies is 2,500,000 Euros. For projects that will apply to the relevant call (Turkish project partners), the project budget cannot exceed 500,000 Euros. The budget of institutions other than capital companies can be up to 50% of the total project budget.
The maximum project duration is 36 months.
Call Schedule
International Call Opening Date: 29 May 2024
International Call Closing Date: 25 September 2024
National Call Opening Date: 25 September 2024
Deadline for Organization-Based Pre-Registration: 13 November 2024 Time: 23:59 (UTC+3)
National Project Application Deadline: 14 November 2024 Time: 23:59 (UTC+3)
National applications will be sent online at https://eteydeb.tubitak.gov.tr according to the call schedules in the call announcements.
The national call announcement also includes information about the international time schedule.
Eureka Network - Lightweighting Technologies project applications will be submitted in accordance with the national call rules coded “1719-Eureka Lightweighting Technologies” and titled “Eureka Network 2024 Lightweighting Technologies Call Announcement”. The call text must be thoroughly reviewed prior to the national application. If the application rules are not followed, the application may be returned without review.
Application Process
Applications for the project will be conducted through two stages: International and national.
Stage 1/International Application:
All participating partners are required to fill out the Eureka project application form online, accessible on the call web page at (https://eureka.smartsimple.ie/s_Login.jsp). Subsequently, each application will undergo pre-evaluation by the national Eureka offices of the countries involved in this initiative.
Stage 2/National Application:
Participants from Türkiye must submit their national applications to the TÜBİTAK 1719-Eureka Lightweighting Technologies national call, along with the international application form, by 14 November 2024 (https://eteydeb.tubitak.gov.tr/prodis.htm).
After completing the international application, institutions/organizations located in Türkiye can quickly apply to the Eureka Network Project 2024 Lightweighting Technologies national call (1719- EUREKA LIGHTWEIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES). It is necessary to pay attention to the deadline for national applications specified in the time schedule included in the call announcement.
Contact
For International Application Process:
E-mail: eureka@tubitak.gov.tr
For National Application Process:
E-mail: 1509@tubitak.gov.tr
Call Documents
You can access the international call text at https://eurekanetwork.org/opencalls/network-projects-lightweighting-2024/
