TÜBİTAK Public Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem: 2024 Call
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) has taken an important step to support developments in the field of artificial intelligence, National Artificial Intelligence Strategy has launched a new call in line with the target of developing artificial intelligence solutions needed by public institutions and organizations, and using and disseminating knowledge for these solutions. The target for 2024 is Public AI Ecosystem The call aims to increase interest in artificial intelligence applications and further deepen knowledge in this field.
Project Budget and Consortium Structure
Unlike the calls published in 2023, the budget of the project referred to in the 2024 call From 10 million lira to 15 million lira has been increased. This increase will allow projects to be carried out more comprehensively and effectively. In addition, the structure of the consortiums that will apply will be shaped depending on certain conditions. Private sector or public R&D units must be included as project management organizations and universities must be included in the consortium as project implementing organizations.
Various Themes and Application Areas
The call will focus on many different themes, from financial technologies to smart production systems, from smart agriculture to climate change and sustainability. with VXNUMX OMS ve smart education technologies Areas such as these are among the topics where artificial intelligence applications are in the highest demand and have the most development potential. In this context, projects are encouraged to be shaped around these themes.
Application Process and Technical Cooperation
Consortiums, TÜBİTAK BİLGEM Artificial Intelligence Institute It is mandatory to sign a cooperation protocol with the company before the application. This cooperation protocol must be submitted as an annex to the project proposal. The application process consists of three stages:
- First Stage: Applications will be received from public institutions in need.
- Second Stage: The needs will be prioritized by the commission and a technical requirements document will be prepared for 10 needs applications.
- Final Stage: Project applications prepared in accordance with the specified technical requirements will be accepted.
Announcement of Needs and Technical Coordination
Needs and technical requirements document of public institutions and organizations, January 18 in history "https://tubitak.gov.tr/1007” It will be announced in the 1007 calls section at address. Technical coordination regarding needs and demands, Artificial Intelligence Institute In this way, the demands of the institutions in need can be met more effectively throughout the process.
Deadlines and Application Information
Public institutions in need, December 18 2024 They must apply to the Presidency of Digital Transformation Office by the deadline. In addition, the prepared project proposals must be submitted to the February 18 2025 It is requested to be recorded in the system by the date. Paying attention to these dates is of great importance for the smooth progress of the process.
Artificial Intelligence Applications and Future Vision
Artificial intelligence is currently causing revolutionary changes in many sectors. As the pioneer of these changes, TÜBİTAK ensures that public institutions actively participate in this transformation process. With the implementation of the projects, it will be possible to observe more clearly how artificial intelligence applications affect public services and whether developments in this field provide social benefits. In addition, it is expected that these initiatives will contribute to Turkey gaining a more solid place in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem by increasing its competitiveness in the international arena.
Artificial intelligence technologies offer significant opportunities not only in the public sector but also in the private sector. In this context, cooperation between the business world and the public sector is of critical importance in terms of developing and implementing innovative solutions. In this way, both economic growth will be achieved and social problems will be solved.
