What changed: TÜBİTAK opened the Turkey-Spain Bilateral Call under the EUREKA Network on October 21, 2026, to support joint R&D projects between Turkish and Spanish companies. After international evaluation, eligible Turkish applicants move to a national pre-application stage under the TÜBİTAK 1509 - International Industrial R&D Projects Support Program, with the international call closing on March 3, 2027.
Who is affected
Capital companies established in Turkey that partner with at least one Spanish firm on a joint R&D project are eligible; universities and research institutes cannot apply directly but may take part as service providers.
What it means for your business
For Turkish capital companies seeking a Spanish R&D partner, this means their joint project can now be supported through the TÜBİTAK 1509 program, starting with the online international EUREKA application form.
What to do
Find a Spanish R&D partner, complete the online international EUREKA project application form on the call's web page, and submit your pre-application under the 1509 program within the date range TÜBİTAK communicates by email. Consult your accountant or legal adviser before acting on this.
When it takes effect
The international call opened on October 21, 2026, and closes on March 3, 2027.
Source: https://tubitak.gov.tr/tr/duyuru/eureka-network-turkiye-ispanya-2026-yili-cagrisi-acildi
