The Water4All 2026 Joint Transnational Call, implemented under the Horizon Europe Programme, opened for applications on 8 September 2026.

With a total budget of approximately €34 million, the call supports international R&D and innovation projects focusing on sustainable water management and water security. Eligible organisations from Türkiye can receive funding through the TÜBİTAK 1071 Programme.

Supported Project Topics

The call focuses on 4 priority areas related to sustainable water management:

1. Integrated Monitoring and Assessment: Water quality, water resource monitoring, data analysis and decision-support systems.

2. Nature-Based Solutions: Groundwater, river basins, protection of natural water systems and sustainable management.

3. Smart Water Infrastructure: Digital monitoring, smart networks, infrastructure security and innovative water technologies.

4. Water Management and Governance: Institutional cooperation, policy development and stakeholder participation in water management.

Projects must address at least one of these priority areas.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants from Türkiye include:

• Universities and research institutions

• Public institutions and organisations

• Training and research hospitals

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

• Large-scale capital companies

Funding Rates and Budget

Total International Budget: €34 million

TÜBİTAK funding conditions for organisations in Türkiye are as follows:

• Universities and eligible public institutions: 100% funding, up to €100,000 per organisation.

• SMEs: 75% funding, up to €190,000 per organisation.

• Large enterprises: 60% funding, up to €190,000 per organisation.

The maximum total TÜBİTAK contribution is €190,000 per project for all participating organisations from Türkiye combined. Institutional overhead and project incentive payments are excluded from this limit.

Eligible expenses include personnel, equipment, software, materials, travel and service procurement costs.

Project Duration: 36 months

Consortium Requirements

International consortiums must meet the following conditions:

• Include at least 3 eligible organisations from 3 different countries.

• Include at least 2 independent partners from two different EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries.

• Consist of no more than 7 partners.

• Each organisation must comply with its national funding rules.

Application Dates

• Call Opening: 8 September 2026

• International Stage 1 Application Deadline: 10 November 2026

• TÜBİTAK National Application Approval Deadline: 16 November 2026

• TÜBİTAK E-Signature Deadline: 19 November 2026

• International Stage 2 Application Deadline: 6 April 2027

Applications will be evaluated in 2 stages. Organisations from Türkiye must complete their national applications through TÜBİTAK in addition to the international application process.

For further information on project eligibility, international partnerships and application procedures under the Water4All 2026 Call, please contact Yönetim İşaretleri.

Yönetim İşaretleri | TÜBİTAK Project Consultancy