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KOSGEB | Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization

KOSGEB has launched the second application cycle for its 2026 Business Development Call, offering up to ₺2,000,000 in financing to entrepreneurs in strategic sectors.
The Republic of T&uuml;rkiye Ministry of Industry and Technology and KOSGEB are launching the 2026 2nd Term Call for the Entrepreneur Support Program. This initiative is designed to boost the survival and global competitiveness of startups in high-tech and strategic sectors.
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🚀 Strategic Capital for Business Growth
The Business Development Support is specifically for entrepreneurs who have completed the Advanced Entrepreneur Training. With a total package reaching up to ₺2 million, the program focuses on scaling businesses that align with national industrial goals.
"Within the scope of the program, we offer up to ₺2 million in support to our entrepreneurs. Under this program initiated in 2024, we decided to support 3,899 projects with ₺5.6 billion. So far, we have provided ₺1.8 billion in support for 1,842 projects. We continue to support our entrepreneurs where innovative ideas turn into great successes." &mdash; Mehmet Fatih KACIR, Minister of Industry and Technology
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📊 Program Highlights
The support is structured to offer both direct grants and financial assistance with significant incentives for priority groups.
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Business Development Grant
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Up to ₺1,500,000
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80% support rate; Interest-free &amp; Repayable
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Social Incentive Top-up
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+ ₺150,000
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For Women, Young (&lt;35), Disabled, or Veteran founders
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Credit Financing Support
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Up to ₺1,000,000
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Working capital; 50% of financing costs covered by KOSGEB
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Eligible Costs
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Personnel, Tech
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Includes Machinery, Software, Testing, and Marketing
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🏗️ Eligible Sectors (NACE Rev. 2)
To maximize national productivity, the call is restricted to high-impact sectors:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Section 62: Computer programming &amp; consultancy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Section 63: Data processing, hosting, and information services</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Section 72: Scientific research and development (R&amp;D)</li>
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📝 Evaluation and Key Dates
Applications undergo a rigorous competitive ranking system. After a technical review, the top 1,000 projects nationwide move to jury presentations, with the top 500 projects securing funding.
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Repayment Grace Period: No interest or commission; repayments start after a 36-month program period.</li>
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🚀 Submit Your Application: Access the <a class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://www.kosgeb.gov.tr/site/tr/genel/detay/9374/girisimci-destek-programi-is-gelistirme-cagrisi-2026-yili-2-donem-basvurulari-basladi" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi8wNSOifyTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQywI">KOSGEB E-Government Portal</a> to begin your journey.
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