Transnational SOLAR-ERA.NET Solar Energy R&D Project Calls

SOLAR-ERA.NET is a project within the scope of European Union FP7 program. In cooperation with TUBITAK, SOLAR-ERA.NET Programme has launched an international call to support solar energy R&D projects.
SOLAR-ERA.NET, is embedded among the European countries, which aims to facilitate joint activities in the field of solar electricity technologies and increase the implementation of industry both at the transnational and at the national/ regional level.
• R&D projects in the field of solar electricity generation include photovaltaics and concentrating solar power, will be supported.
• Eligible consortia shall consist of a minimum of 2 partners from 2 different countries.
• At least one partner in the consortium must be from the industry.
• The calls are set up as a two-step submission procedure, consisting of a pre-proposal phase and a full proposal phase
• Applicants have to fulfill eligibility criteria of their respective national programme- 1509-TUBİTAK International Industrial R&D Projects Grant Programme

Budget: 2 Million Euro. The maximum rate of support is max. 75% for SMEs; max. 60% for Large Enterprises
Duration: Max. 36 months
Deadline: Pre-proposal phase: 30 April 2014, 17:00 CET; full proposal phase: 2 October 2014, 17:00 CET.

For more information: http://www.solar-era.net
http://www.tubitak.gov.tr/