Xjenza Malta, in collaboration with the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), has launched the 5th Xjenza Malta-TÜBİTAK 2025 Joint Call for R&I Proposals. This initiative aims to foster cooperation in science, technology, and innovation between Malta and Turkey by supporting researchers and innovators in strengthening their scientific expertise and networks.

This Call will focus on two distinct pillars:

Pillar 1: PRIMA Thematic Areas

1. Management of Water
2. Farming System
3. Agro-Food Value Chain

Pillar 2: Shared National Priority areas:

1. Smart Manufacturing
2. Health
3. Aviation

Cross-Cutting Theme: Digital Technologies

Digital Technologies is a cross-cutting theme, relevant across both pillars.

Funding & Project Details for the Xjenza Malta- TÜBİTAK 2025 Joint Call

• Funding: Up to €100,000 for the Malta-based consortium (at least one Malta-based partner).
• Project Duration: Up to 24 months
• Application Deadline: 20th June 2025, 23:59 PM CET
• Technology Readiness Levels (TRL): 1–7

Who Can Apply?

Each consortium must include:

• At least one eligible Malta-based entity
• At least one eligible Turkey-based entity

Projects should be balanced in terms of workload and funding distribution between the two partners.

Visit the below link for eligibility and application guidelines.

Online Information Session

Xjenza Malta will be hosting an online information session on 16 April 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CET. This session will cover key details about the call, eligibility criteria, and the application process.

Interested participants can register here: Click to Register.

Still looking for a partner? Use the plumtri matchmaking tool to find your partners by registering your interest here: Marchmaking Tool, you can also use the partner search tool by registering here: Partner Search Tool

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