Dear Researchers,

The Xecs Cluster, operating under the Eureka Clusters Programme (ECP), aims to accelerate sustainable industrial innovation within the Electronic Components and Systems (ECS) community.

Xecs gives equal importance to all sectors within the ECS domain and supports high value-added collaborations for both industrial partners and public funding authorities. To explore the opportunities offered by the Xecs Cluster, please click here.

📌 The 5th Xecs Call officially opened on 17 June 2025. As part of this call, the Xecs Matchmaking Event will be held physically in Riga on 9 October 2025, aiming to bring together stakeholders interested in forming project consortia.
👉 For more information and to register for the event, please click here.
👉 To learn more about the TÜBİTAK travel support provided for participation in this event, please click here.

👥 Who Can Apply?

This call is open to SMEs, large companies, research and technology organisations, and universities.
Applicants from Türkiye will be supported under the 1509 - TÜBİTAK International Industrial R&D Projects Support Programme. According to the rules of the 1509 Programme, only capital companies (private enterprises) in Türkiye can submit project applications directly. Universities and research institutes may participate as service providers.

🎯 Thematic Focus of the Call

The Xecs Call is focused on the theme of sustainable digital transformation. It has been developed in line with the ECS Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda, prepared with contributions from major industry associations such as AENEAS, EPoSS and Inside. Xecs leverages a dynamic innovation ecosystem and covers the entire ECS value chain.
👉 For more detailed information about the call, please click here.

📅 Call Timeline

• Call Opening Date: 17 June 2025
• Xecs Matchmaking Event (Riga): 9 October 2025
• Stage 1 (PO) Submission Deadline: 22 January 2026
• Stage 2 (FPP) Submission Deadline: 16 April 2026

📧 Contact Information

1509@tubitak.gov.tr

bahriye.ozkara@tubitak.gov.tr

kadir.dogan@tubitak.gov.tr

Kind regards,