Lightweighting technology is a strategic technology field that improves performance while reducing environmental impact and requires a multidisciplinary approach at the intersection of materials, design, and digitalization. Within the scope of Eureka Network Projects, one of Eureka’s key support mechanisms, the international call on “Lightweighting Technologies” was opened on 6 May 2026 with the participation of 12 countries, including Türkiye. The call is carried out with the participation of organizations from different countries and supports projects aimed at developing market-oriented products, processes, and services with high commercialization potential.
Objective of the Call:
Lightweighting technologies aim to reduce the weight of products while maintaining or improving their performance, optimizing material use, and improving energy efficiency. In this context, the following elements are considered together:
Advanced materials technologies
Smart design approaches
Optimized production processes
Digital modeling and simulation tools
Call Topics:
Projects to be submitted under the call may cover, but are not limited to, the following areas:
Lightweight design and optimization
Advanced and lightweight materials
Recycling and sustainable material use
Joining and assembly technologies
Additive manufacturing technologies
Digitalization and modeling tools
Applications:
This call promotes the development of sustainable and competitive solutions by supporting industry-oriented R&D and innovation activities.
Applications will be carried out in two stages, international and national:
Stage 1: International Application: All partners must complete the Eureka project application form available on the call web page online.
Stage 2: National Application: Participants from Türkiye must submit their national applications to the TÜBİTAK 1719–Eureka Lightweighting Technologies national call by 2 December 2026, together with the international application form.
Applications for Eureka Network-Lightweighting Technologies projects will be carried out within the framework of the national call rules under the 1719-Eureka Lightweighting Technologies code and the national call announcement titled Eureka Network 2026 Lightweighting Technologies Call Announcement.
Companies with capital company status in Türkiye, higher education institutions, public research centers and institutes, training and research hospitals, and research infrastructures within the scope of Law No. 6550 may apply to the call coded 1719–Eureka Lightweighting Technologies. Applications from these institutions are accepted only in partnership with at least one capital company. In the projects submitted under the call, the capital company must be the Project Coordinator Organization (Correspondent Organization).
Before submitting the national application, the call text must be carefully reviewed; failure to comply with the application rules may result in the application being returned without being evaluated. The national call document is provided below.
Click here for the Eureka Network-Lightweighting Technologies international call text.
Call Timeline:
International Call Opening Date: 6 May 2026
International Call Closing Date: 8 October 2026 (14:00, UTC)
National Call Opening Date: 8 October 2026
Deadline for Organization-Based Pre-Registration: 1 December 2026 (23:59, UTC+3)
Deadline for National Project Applications: 2 December 2026 (23:59, UTC+3)
Contact:
For the International and National Application Process:
Emine Elif Ocakcı
