Participation in the call requires that the consortium includes at least one partner from the mentioned Western Balkan countries (Albania, Austria, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia). In addition to these, partners from other Eureka countries or from non-Eureka countries may also join, provided that they secure public funding or self-financing within the call deadlines.
There are no thematic restrictions or topic limitations within the scope of the call.
To access the international call text for the Eureka Network Western Balkans 2025 Call, click here.
Project applications to the Eureka Network Western Balkans (LinkUp) 2025 Call will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the 1509-International Industrial R&D Projects Support Program.
For detailed information regarding TÜBİTAK’s 1509 Program, click here.
Before applying nationally, applicants must carefully review the call text. Applications that do not comply with the rules may be rejected without evaluation.
Only companies established as capital companies in Türkiye are eligible to apply for support under the 1509-International Industrial R&D Projects Support Program.
Application Process
Applications will proceed in two stages: international and national.
Stage 1 – International Application: Partners must complete the Eureka project application form online via the call's website.
Stage 2 – National Application: Participants from Türkiye must submit their national applications to the TÜBİTAK 1509-International Industrial R&D Projects Support Program call by 22 October 2025, along with the international application form.
Call Schedule
- International Call Opening Date: 26 May 2025
- International Call Closing Date: 10 September 2025 (GMT 14:00)
- National Call Opening Date: 10 September 2025
- Deadline for Organization-Based Pre-Registration:21 October 2025 (23:59 UTC+3)
- National Application Deadline: 22 October 2025 (23:59 UTC+3)
International and National Contact Point
Emine Elif Ocakcı
