Summary sheet
The project will finance the Academic Research Funding Programme and the Industrial R&D and Innovation Programme implemented by TUBITAK.
The purpose of the project is to strengthen the science system and improve the research and innovation capacity in the Republic of Turkey.
TÜBITAK operates several science, technology and innovation programmes to which EIB funding will be directed. These programmes have national reach. The beneficiaries include public and private sector promoters. The programmes are expected to yield new knowledge and other outputs that can have improved environmental characteristics. The project will also finance academic research in the social sciences that should benefit communities and society as a whole.
The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that any procurement procedures are done in accordance with the Bank’s Guide to Procurement and the relevant applicable EU public procurement rules.