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
- Management of Water
- Farming System
- Agro-Food Value Chain
- Pillar 2: Shared National Priority areas:
- Smart Manufacturing
- Health
- 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.
Eligibility and Application Process (click links to download/view the documentation)
To be eligible, applicants must be a Malta-based entity with an operating base in Malta, in accordance with the Xjenza Malta-TÜBİTAK guidelines. Private Entities must comply with the State Aid National Rules for Participation Click here to download the National Rules of Participation (State Aid), while Public Entities and Research and Knowledge Dissemination Organisations must adhere to the Non-State Aid National Rules for Participation Click here to download National Rules of Participation (Non-State Aid).
- Malta-based applicants must also follow the Xjenza Malta-TÜBİTAK 2025 Call Text. Click here to download Joint Call Text.
- Applicants must complete and submit the National Administrative Form Click here to download National Administrative Form & the Joint Application Form Click here to download Joint Application Form duly signed and supported by the required Annexes. These can be downloaded from the Xjenza Malta Click to visit the Resources Page.
- Malta-based applicants must submit the National Administrative Form, Joint Application Form & required Annexes to prima.xjenzamalta@gov.mt keeping Mr. Nathan Aquilina (nathan.aquilina.3@gov.mt) in copy, by 20th June 2025, 23:59 PM CET.
- Turkey based entities must follow their own submission process as outlined by TÜBİTAK regulations.
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: https://bit.ly/4iWx8V9, you can also use the partner search tool by registering here: https://bit.ly/4hhLcrc
More Information
For queries, please contact:
📧 Nathan Aquilina (Executive, Internationalisation)
📩 nathan.aquilina.3@gov.mt | ☎️ +356 23602183.
