Release date: 6 September 2010
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
The Scientific and and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
Mr. Okan Kara
EU 7th Framework Programme National Coordinator
Ataturk Bulvari No. 221
06100 Kavaklidere Ankara Turkey
Phone : (+90 312) 427 2302
Fax : (+90 312) 427 4024
www.tubitak.gov.tr
Location
Description
The project will finance mainly applied research activities conducted by 12 national research institutes as well as research activities performed at TÜBITAK’s headquarter level
Objectives
To strengthen the research and innovation capacity in Turkey.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 150 million.
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 342.4 million.
Environmental aspects
The projects will finance mainly intangible scientific research activities as well as industrial R&D and innovation programmes. These activities include financing of research activities in environmental sciences (i.e. research projects in this specialisation) as well as the financing of the operation of the environmental research institutes. These activities have minor negative impacts and appropriate mitigation measures are planned. Additional R&D planned in the project (e.g. for energy efficiency, renewable energy etc.) may result in the production of goods and services with improved environmental characteristics. The construction of buildings is not foreseen within the investment. The Bank requests the Promoter to comply with relevant environmental legislation.
Procurement
Procurement of equipment and services to be in line with the Bank’s Guide to Procurement.
Status
Signed - 22/10/2010