Deadline: 30-Mar-2026
The National Centre for Research and Development (Poland) and TÜBİTAK (Türkiye) have launched a joint call to support collaborative applied R&D projects in health, food, agriculture, and ICT. Funding aims to drive innovation, economic growth, and strong industry-academia partnerships between the two countries.
Overview of the Joint R&D Initiative
This bilateral funding call strengthens scientific and technological cooperation between Poland and Türkiye. Built on principles of equality and mutual benefit, the programme supports collaborative applied research and development projects that contribute to innovation, market-ready solutions, and societal impact. Projects are expected to produce technologically new or significantly improved products, services, or processes.
Priority Research Areas
Eligible projects must fall within the following thematic areas:
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Health: Pharmaceuticals, epidemiological studies, biomaterials
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Food & Agriculture: Innovative and sustainable food production, green agriculture
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICT): Artificial intelligence and related technologies
Proposals outside these defined priorities will not be considered.
Who is Eligible?
Eligible participants include:
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Polish teams: Must include at least one enterprise; academic/research institutions are encouraged
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Turkish teams: Must include at least one commercial company; participation of universities/research institutes is encouraged
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Collaboration between universities, research institutes, and industry partners is strongly promoted to ensure applied, market-relevant outcomes
Funding Details
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Turkish Participants: Up to 8,750,000 TL per project (excluding overheads and project incentives) via TÜBİTAK
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Polish Participants: Up to 850,000 PLN per project via NCBR, subject to available call budget
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Duration: Minimum 24 months, up to 36 months
Funding is provided separately by the respective national agencies to ensure balanced support for both partners.
Why It Matters
This programme supports:
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Deepening scientific and technological cooperation between Poland and Türkiye
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Driving applied innovation with market and societal relevance
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Strengthening industry-academia partnerships to foster competitive knowledge-based economies
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Developing sustainable, innovative solutions in strategic sectors
How to Apply / How it Works
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Form a Consortium: Ensure Polish and Turkish teams include the required industry partners.
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Develop a Project Proposal: Include objectives, technological innovations, expected outcomes, and alignment with priority areas.
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Submit Applications: Follow respective national agency procedures (TÜBİTAK for Turkish partners, NCBR for Polish partners).
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Evaluation: Projects are assessed on innovation potential, collaboration quality, technological impact, and market/societal relevance.
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Award & Implementation: Selected projects receive funding from both agencies and execute R&D activities over 24–36 months.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Submitting proposals outside defined priority areas
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Failing to include required industry partners in consortium
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Lack of clarity on applied, technology-driven outcomes
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Overlooking the separate funding requirements and submission processes for each country
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Ignoring project timelines or consortium collaboration expectations
FAQs
1. Which countries are involved in this call? Poland and Türkiye.
2. What types of projects are eligible? Applied R&D projects in health, food, agriculture, and ICT with technological innovation potential.
3. What are the funding amounts? Up to 8,750,000 TL for Turkish partners; up to 850,000 PLN for Polish partners.
4. How long can projects run? Minimum 24 months, maximum 36 months.
5. Who must be included in the consortium? Polish teams must include at least one enterprise; Turkish teams must include at least one commercial company.
6. Are academic institutions required? No, but their participation is encouraged to strengthen collaboration.
7. What is the focus of evaluation? Innovation potential, applied impact, consortium quality, market/societal relevance, and alignment with priority areas.
Conclusion
The Poland–Türkiye joint R&D call fosters bilateral collaboration to deliver applied innovation in strategic sectors. By combining funding, industry participation, and strong academic collaboration, the programme strengthens scientific ties, drives technological advancement, and promotes competitive, knowledge-based economies in both countries.
For more information, visit TÜBİTAK.