Under the Eureka Network Projects, one of Eureka’s key support mechanisms, a call for proposals on “Lightweighting Technologies” has been launched as of 15 May 2025, with the participation of 14 countries, including Türkiye.
In line with Eureka’s objectives, this call will support market-oriented projects with high commercialization potential that focus on the development of products, processes, and services.
Scope of the Call
Lightweighting technology is a critical approach aimed at reducing weight, conserving materials, and enhancing functionality while maintaining or improving performance. Smart lightweight design, advanced materials, and optimized manufacturing processes are key parameters in this field. Digital solutions for computational modeling, manufacturing processes, and performance assessment serve as essential enablers driving innovation in lightweighting.
Lightweighting technology represents a multidisciplinary and versatile technology field that brings together these elements in a holistic manner.
Project proposals under this call can be submitted within the focus areas listed below; however, lightweighting technologies are not limited to these specific subtopics.
Focus Areas of the Call
i. Optimization of lightweight design approaches
ii. Novel lightweight materials
iii. Recycling of lightweight materials
iv. Joining technologies
v. Additive manufacturing
vi. Digitalization
Project applications under the Eureka Network – Lightweighting Technologies call will be conducted in accordance with the national call guidelines titled “1719-Eureka Lightweighting Technologies” and “Eureka Network 2025 Lightweighting Technologies Call Announcement.”
It is essential to carefully review the call document before submitting a national application. Failure to comply with the application rules may result in the proposal being returned without evaluation.
Entities eligible to apply under the 1719–Eureka Lightweighting Technologies call from Türkiye include capital companies, higher education institutions, public research centers and institutes, training and research hospitals, and research infrastructures governed by Law No. 6550.
Applications from these entities must include at least one capital company as a partner. Within each project proposal, the capital company must act as the lead organization.
Application Process
Applications for the project will be conducted through two stages: International and national.
Stage 1/International Application:
All consortium partners are required to complete the Eureka project application form available on the call’s official website and submit it online.
Stage 2/National Application:
Participants from Türkiye are required to submit their national applications to the TÜBİTAK 1719–Eureka Lightweighting Technologies national call by 4 December 2025, along with the international application form.
Call Schedule
International Call Launch: 15 May 2025
International Call Deadline: 23 October 2025 (GMT: 14:00)
National Call Opening Date: 23 October 2025
Deadline for Institutional Pre-registration: 3 December 2025 (23:59 UTC+3)
National Application Deadline: 4 December 2025 (23:59 UTC+3)
Contact
For international and national application processes:
Emine Elif Ocakcı
eureka@tubitak.gov.tr
1719@tubitak.gov.tr
