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7 July 2023 
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Committee on Subsidies and  
Countervailing Measures  
  Original:  English  
 
  
SUBSIDIES   
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1 OF    
THE GATT  1994 AND ARTICLE  25 OF THE AGREEMENT ON    
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES   
TÜRKIYE  
The following communication, dated and received on 30 June 2023, is being circulated at the request 
of the delegation of Türkiye.  
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
1  TURK EXIMBANK'S PROG RAMMES  ................................ ................................ ................  3 
2  REDUCED SPECIAL CONSUMPTION TAX (SCT) ON MARINE FUELS (DIESEL AND  
FUEL OIL).  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  17 
3  1711 - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ECOSYSTEM CALL  ................................ ................  18 
4  BASIC SCIENCE SUPPORT PROGRAM  ................................ ................................ ..........  20 
5  CLUSTER SUPPORT PROGRAM  ................................ ................................ ....................  24 
6  BASIC SCIENCES SUPPORT PROGRAM  ................................ ................................ ........  26 
7  ORGANIZED INDUSTRIAL ZONE (OIZ) LAND ALLOCATION SUPPORT.  ........................  30 
8  PROVIDING CREDIT SUPPORT TO ORGANIZED INDUSTRIAL ZONES (OIZ).  ...............  32 
9  INDUSTRIAL SITES (IS) CREDIT SUPPORT.  ................................ ...............................  34 
10  INDUSTRIAL SIT ES (IS) TRANSFORMATION SUPPORT  ................................ ............  36 
11  1004 - CENTER OF EXCELLENCE SUPPORT PROGRAM  ................................ ...............  38 
12  1007 - PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS RESEARCH FUNDING PROGRAM  ...............................  40 
13  1501 – INDUSTRIAL R&D PROJECTS GRANT PROGRAM  ................................ ............  42 
14  1505 - UNIVERS ITY-INDUSTRY COLLABORATION SUPPORT PROGRAM  ...................  43 
15  1507 SME RDI (RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION) GRANT PROGRAM  ....... 45 
16  INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL R&D PROJECTS GRANT PROGRAM  ............................  46 
17  1514 - TECH -INVESTR VENTURE CAPITAL SUPPORT PROGRAM  ...............................  47 
18  1515 - FRONTIER R&D LABORATORY SUPPORT PROGRAMME  ................................ .. 49 
19  1601 -CAPACITY BUILDING FOR INNOVATION & EN TREPRENEURSHIP GRANT 
PROGRAM ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................  50 
20  1602 PATENT SUPPORT PROGRAM  ................................ ................................ ...........  52 G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  21  1702 -PATENT BASED TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER SUPPORT CALL  ................................  54 
22  1707 SME SUPPORT CALL FOR ORDER -BASED R&D PROJECTS  ................................ . 56 
23  1709 – EUREKA - EUROSTARS  ................................ ................................ ..................  58 
24  ADVANCED ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT PROGRAMME  ................................ ................  59 
25  COOPERATION SUPPORT PROGRAMME  ................................ ................................ .... 61 
26  CREDIT INTEREST SUPPORT PROGRAMME  ................................ ...............................  64 
27  SME ENERGY EFFICIENCY SUPPORT PROGRAMME  ................................ ....................  65 
28  1512 -ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUPPORT PROGRAMME  ................................ .................  67 
29  KOBIGEL – SME DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME  ................................ ...........  69 
30  R&D, P&D AND INNOVATION SUPPORT PROGRAMME  ................................ ..............  71 
31  INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION NETWORKS MECHANISM CALL (SAYEM)  ........................  73 
32  SME DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME  ................................ .............................  75 
33  SME TECHNOLOGICAL PRODUCT INVESTMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME  ....................  77 
34  TRADITIONAL ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT PROGRAMME  ................................ ...........  79 
35  EXPORT SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS (2022) 
(ABOLISHED)  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................  81 
36  FISHERIES SUPPORT PROGRAMMES  ................................ ................................ ........  83 
 
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  1  TURK EXIMBANK'S PROGRAMMES  
a. Turk Eximbank in Brief  
Established in 1987, Turk Eximbank  is the sole official export credit agency in Türkiye . Acting as the 
government's major export incentive instrument in Türkiye's sustainable export strategy, the Bank 
maintains close co -operation with the related entities of the government as a wholly stat e-owned 
bank.  
Turk Eximbank was chartered by the Cabinet on August  1987 by Decree no.87/11914, following the 
order of Law No. 3332 by converting the juridical and legal personality of State Investment Bank . 
Legislation of Turk Eximbank was changed with Dec ree 2013/4286 in line with the new Turkish 
Commercial Code . The Ministry of Treasury and Finance represents the General Assembly.  
The Bank operates in the framework of the Banking Law and the regulations of the Banking 
Regulation and Supervision Agency of Türkiye . Turk Eximbank is 100 % owned by the Treasury while 
it is affiliated to the Ministry of Trade.  
The Bank has three regional directorates, 23 branches and 11 liaison offices in addition to its 
headquarters with a total staff of 748 as at end of 2022.  
b. The Bank's Financial Structure and Support to the Export Sector  
The Bank's main sources of funds are direct funding from the Ministry of Treasury and Finance 
through capital injections as well as through borrowings from international and national capital a nd 
money markets.  
The Ministry of Treasury and Finance makes capital contributions to Turk Eximbank as the sole 
shareholder of the Bank . These contributions are used to support Turk Eximbank's activities and to 
maintain the Bank's capital adequacy . In addi tion, losses incurred by Turk Eximbank in its credit, 
insurance and guarantee transactions as a result of political risks are covered by the said Ministry.  
The issued capital of Turk Eximbank is TRY 13,8 billion. I f requested, the Ministry of Treasury and 
Finance supports Turk Eximbank in its funding efforts by guaranteeing the Bank's borrowings abroad . 
Turk Eximbank funds its activities mainly from domestic and international sources rather than capital 
injections . Hence, the Bank always reflects the cost o f funding to the rates it charges in order to 
secure a sound financial structure.  
In this context, Turk Eximbank gives importance:  
1. To be financially sustainable,  
2. To help increase Turkish goods and project exports,  
3. To independently assume a broader range of  risk, 
4. To be a catalyst for other financial institutions to support Turkish exports.  
Financial sustainability is one of the primary objectives of Turk Eximbank  which is also driven by its 
obligations to the OECD, WTO and the EU . Additionally, as Turk Eximbank borrows from international 
financial markets regularly and its financial soundness affects its borrowing costs, a sound financial 
structure has utmost impo rtance . Besides, Turk Eximbank seeks to receive credit ratings from 
Standard & Poor's, Moody's and Fitch each year in order to tap the international money and capital 
markets regularly without the guarantee of the Ministry of Treasury and Finance.  
Turk Eximbank provided a total export financing support of USD 44,7 billion  in terms of direct 
financing support and insurance/guarantee, which accounted for 17,7% of Türkiye's exports in 2022.  
c. Turk Eximbank's International Obligations  
While implementing its pr ograms and forming strategies, Turk Eximbank is committed to follow the 
internationally accepted rules and regulations set by WTO, OECD, EU and Berne Union, also making 
regular reporting and notifications to these institutions.  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  In 1994, Turk Eximbank becam e a full member of the Berne Union, which is an international 
association of export credit and investment insurers . As a full member, it has adopted the Union 's 
guiding principles and reports periodically on its insurance and lending activities, non -paymen ts, 
terms of cover and current commitments.  
Turk Eximbank has been attending the meetings of the Export Credits and Credit Guarantees Group 
(ECG) of the OECD Trade Committee since Türkiye became a full member to ECG in 1998 . Türkiye 
also became a Participa nt to the OECD Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits (OECD 
Arrangement) in 2018 . Turk Eximbank has also been attending the Participant Group (PG) Meetings 
since Türkiye gained observer status to PG in 2006.  
Turk Eximbank complies with the OECD  Arrangement as Türkiye is a full member of ECG and a 
Participant to PG and closely monitors the developments in both Groups . It complies with the 
reporting requirements of ECG and PG such as payment experience reporting, XCR1 reporting, cash 
flow reportin g and questionnaires including topics like sustainable lending, environment and bribery.  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
CREDIT PROGRAMMES  
1.  Short -term Export Credits  
i. Credits Extended via Commercial Banks & Participation Banks and Factoring Companies  
Pre-shipment Export Credit (PSEC) Programme.  
Factoring Credit Programme . 
ii. Credits Extended Directly by Turk Eximbank  
Foreign Trade Companies (FTC) Short -term Export Credit Programme . 
Pre-export Credit Programme . 
Free Trade Zone Pre -export Foreign Currency Export Credit Programme . 
Pre-export Credit Programme for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) . 
Credit Program Based on the Insured Export Receivables . 
iii. Loans provided by the Central Bank of Türkiye  source and extended by Turk Eximbank  
Post-Shipment Rediscount Credit Programme . 
Rediscount Credit Programme . 
2.  Medium -Term Export Credits  
The Export Oriented Working Capital Credit Programme . 
The Export Oriented Investment Credit Programme . 
Overseas Chain Stores Investment Credit Programme . 
Ship-Building Finance and Guarantee Programme . 
Letter of Guarantee Programme . 
Specific Export Credit Programme . 
Trademark Credit Programme . 
Credit Programme for Leasing Companies . 
Participation Finance Credit . 
Export Receivables Discounting Programme . 
3.  Credits for Foreign Currency Earning Services  
Tourism Credit  Programme.  
International Transportation Marketing Credit Programme . 
Credit Programme for Participating to Overseas Trade Fairs . 
Credit Programme for For eign Currency Earning Services . 
Bridging Loan for Overseas Contractor Services . 
Letter of Guarantee Programme for Overseas Contactor Services . G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  4. International Loans Programmes  
INSURANCE PROGRAMMES  
5.  Short -term Credit Insurance  
Short -term Export Credit Insurance Programme  
Short -term Domestic Credit Insurance Programme  
6.  Medium and Long -term Insurance Facilities  
Specific Export Credit Insurance Pre -Shipment & Post -Shipment Risk Programme  
Financial Institutions Buyer 's Credit Insurance Programme  
Letter of Credit Confirmation Insurance Programme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
January  1 – December  31, 2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
1. Short -term Export Credits  
Turk Eximbank extends short -term export credits to manufacturers, e xporters and  export -oriented 
manufacturers to meet their financing needs especially at the pre -shipment stage . These credits are 
extended in Turkish Lira or in foreign currency either directly by Turk Eximbank or via intermediation 
of selected Turkish comm ercial or participation banks and factoring companies.  
i. Credits Extended via Commercial and Participation Banks & Factoring Companies  
Pre-shipment Export Credit (PSEC) Programme ; a short and medium -term credit facility provided to 
manufacturers, export -oriented manufacturers and exporters of goods or services starting from the 
early stages of production in all sectors . The aim of the programme is to meet the financing needs 
of these companies in the early stages of production . The programme has TL and foreig n currency 
credit options.1 
- PSEC-Priority Investment Areas Export Credit Programme ; a sub-programme of the 
PSEC extended in TL to companies located in Türkiye's priority development areas . It 
aims to support manufacturers, export -oriented manufacturers and exporters except 
Foreign Trade Companies in these regions and eliminate the economic -social gaps that 
exist between these regions and Türkiye's more developed regions.  
- Free Trade Zone Pre -shipment Foreign Currency Export Credit Programme ; another 
sub-programme of the PSEC extended in FX to companies having operating license for 
manufacturing and located in Türkiye's free trade zone areas . This facility aims to 
provide financial support to increase sales of manufacturers and expor t-oriented 
manufacturers in these regions.  
- Pre-shipment Export Credit Programme via Participation Banks ; a recently developed 
sub-programme of the PSEC extended in FX to manufacturers, export -oriented 
manufacturers and exporters starting from the early sta ges of production in all sectors . 
The aim of the programme is to meet the financing needs of these companies in the 
early stages of production.  
Factoring Credit Programme ; post-shipment financing is provided by discounting the bills issued by 
exporting com panies based on export receivables and assigned to factoring companies and endorsed 
by factoring companies to our Bank . The Central Bank of Türkiye resources are used for loan 
disbursement.  
 
1 In 2022, long term option is also available in PSEC FX credits. In addition, the maximum term option 
has been decreased to 360 days in all TRY credit programmes.  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  ii. Credits Extended Directly by Turk Eximbank  
Foreign Trade Companies  (FTC) Short -term Export Credit Programme ; extended to all companies 
entitled to foreign trade corporate company/sectoral foreign trade company status, which is 
conferred by the Ministry of Economy . It aims to provide financial support to large export trad ing 
companies for their export financing needs . The credit has foreign currency option.  
Pre-export Credit Programme ; a short and medium -term credit facility provided to export -oriented 
manufacturers, manufacturer -exporters and exporters in the preparatory stage of exports . It aims 
to increase the competitiveness of exporters in international markets and support export projects in 
the preparatory stage . The credit has foreign currency option.  
- Free Trade Zone Pre -export Foreign Currency Export Credit Programme ; a 
sub-programme of the Pre -export Credit Programme extended in FX to companies 
having operating license for manufacturing and located in Türkiye's free trade zone 
areas . This facility aims to provide financial support to increase sales of manufa cturers 
and export -oriented manufacturers in these regions.  
Pre-export Credit Programme for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) ; a short and 
medium -term credit facility extended both in TL2 and FX to only small and medium scale enterprises . 
It aims to provide financial support to SMEs in the preparatory stage of their exports.  
Credit Program Based on the Insured Export Receivables ; within the scope of Türk Eximbank Specific 
Export Credit Insurance Post -Shipment Risk Program, it is the post -shipment d iscounting of the 
export receivables arising from export transactions that are insured against commercial and political 
risks on the basis of the sales contract.  
iii. Loans provided by the Central Bank of Türkiye source and extended by Turk Eximbank  
Post Shipme nt Rediscount Credit Programme ; a post-shipment finance facility in which deferred 
export receivables subject to bankers' acceptances and/or irrevocable letters of credit with a 
payment confirmation by a domestic bank and deferred export receivables perfor med within Turk 
Eximbank Short -term Export Credit Insurance are discounted by Turk Eximbank.  
Rediscount Credit Programme ; a pre-shipment finance facility implemented within the framework of 
a limit extended to Turk Eximbank by the Central Bank of Türkiye . The opportunity for the companies 
to benefit from the export rediscount credit has been provided at the post -shipment stage provided 
that the bills transferred to factoring companies against export receivables and disbursed to Turk 
Eximbank.  
2. Medium -Long Term Export Credits  
Medium -long term export credits are specific credit programmes, available for export transactions 
that cannot be covered under the short -term credit and guarantee programmes.  
The Export Oriented Working Capital Credit Programme ; aims at financing raw materials, 
intermediate goods and final products of companies . Manufacturers, exporters of goods or services 
and manufacturer -exporter firms which are established in Türkiye and producing export oriented 
Turkish products are eligible to  apply for this credit programme . Purchasing of raw materials, 
intermediate goods and final products are financed based on the related expense bills.  
The Export Oriented Investment Credit Programme ; aims to finance the machinery, equipment and 
other invest ment materials of the manufacturers, and manufacturer -exporter firms which are 
established in Türkiye and producing export oriented goods . The capital goods such as machinery, 
equipment and other investment materials are financed in return for the related expense bills.  
Overseas Chain Stores Investment Credit Programme ; aims to support direct sales of Turkish brand 
consumer goods in international markets and establish Turkish brand names and promote Turkish 
designed goods abroad . Turk Eximbank supports the overseas investments of Turkish entrepreneurs 
 
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  for the establishment of shopping malls and chain stores in which various consumer goods may be 
offered for sale.  
Ship-Building Finance and Guarantee Programme ; Turkish companies involved in shipbuilding are 
provided direct loans and/or letters of guarantee.  
Letter of Guarantee Programme ; with this program letter of guarantees are issued by Türk Eximbank 
on behalf of our exporters (foreign contracting companies and manufacturer -exporters) in order to 
enable them  to enter new markets and to enhance their business volumes in abroad.  
Specific Export Credit Programme ; is used to evaluate credit demands that cannot be met within the 
Bank's existing standard credit programmes . It is a medium and long -term pre -shipment financing 
facility provided to manufacturers/exporters and overseas contractors for projects that generate 
foreign currency . It aims to meet the specific requirements of Turkish manufacturers/exporters 
through medium and long -term financing and thus encour age the export of new products to new 
markets . Loans provided with funds obtained from international financial institutions are also carried 
out under this program.  
Trademark Credit Programme ; has been put into effect to finance foreign brand purchases o r develop 
and promote Turkish brand image in abroad.  
Credit for Leasing Companies ; is a program which aims to finance investments through financial 
leasing companies . The program is indirect credit in which the credit is extended to a Turkish Le asing 
Company to which Turk Eximbank allocates credit line, and the intermediary Leasing Company 
extends the credit to the final user.3 
Participation Finance Credit ; investment expenditures of exporters such as machinery, equipment 
and parts are financed by Islamic finance methods in medium and long term.  
Export Receivables Discounting Program ; under this program, exporters assign the receivables 
arising from export transactions to Turk Eximbank, which in turn pays the receivable amount less 
the d iscount fee and the insurance premium to the exporter . Discounting shall take place only at 
post-shipment stage . This program enables Turkish exporters to provide quick funding before the 
due date(s) of the export receivables.  
3. Credits for Foreign Currency Earning Services  
Tourism Credit  Programme ; a short and medium -term financing facility provided to Turkish travel 
agencies, airline companies and tourism enterprises  for their promotion and marketing activities 
abroad and thus contribute to Türkiye's balanc e of payments via increasing tourism revenues.  
International Transportation Marketing Credit Programme ; a short and medium -term financing 
facility provided to international transportation companies.  
Credit  Programme for Participating to Overseas Trade Fairs; a facility provided to companies to 
increase their market shares by attending foreign fairs.  
Credit Programme for Foreign Currency Earning Services ; a financing facility provided to companies 
residing in Türkiye for both their foreign currency earni ng services abroad and export services like 
software projects, consultancy services, etc.  
Bridging Loan for Overseas Contractor Services ; has been put into effect in 2009 in order to minimize 
the effects of the financial crises in the international markets  on Turkish construction sector and to 
ensure the stability of the investments.  
Letter of Guarantee Programme for Overseas Contactor Services.  
 
3 In 2022, short term option is also available. In addition, participation banks can  also extend loans 
within the scope of this program.  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  4. International Loans Programmes  
The International Loans Programmes aim to increase the competitiveness of Turkish exporters and 
contractors on international markets and to provide them with a risk -free environment for their 
activities in markets that have high political and commercial risks . The programmes also provide 
support for transactions that have strategic impo rtance for foreign countries and are likely to 
contribute to the political and economic relations of Türkiye.  
Terms and conditions of the support are determined in accordance with the OECD Arrangement on 
Officially Supported Export Credits (OECD Arrangemen t). Thus, all applications are evaluated in 
accordance with the OECD Arrangement and Turk Eximbank appraisal criteria . Turk Eximbank can 
provide medium/long term financial support for the cost of goods and services to be supplied from 
Türkiye in the amount  not exceeding 85 % of the export contract value . The objective of the 
International Loans Programmes is to provide financing to the foreign buyers/employers of Turkish 
exporters/contractors.  
5. Short -term Credit Insurance  
Short -term Export Credit Insurance Programme ; cover is provided on the whole -turnover basis for 
commercial and political risks . Shipments up to 360 days to be effected on all payment terms from 
open-account to documentary credits are covered in accordance with the country cover co ndition 
and credit limit approval.  
Short -term Domestic Credit Insurance Programme ; cover is provided on the whole -turnover basis 
for commercial risks . Domestic shipments up to 360 days are covered in accordance with the credit 
limit approval . It is a post -shipment facility.  
6. Medium and Long -term Insurance Facilities  
Specific Export Credit Insurance Pre -Shipment & Post -Shipment Risk Programmes ; Receivables 
arising from the export of Turkish goods and services under a single -sales contract are covered 
against both commercial and political risks under this programme . The programmes aim to increase 
export of capital goods with medium and long term maturities.  
Financial Institutions Buyer 's Credit Insurance Programme ; was launched in 2019 to insure domestic 
or for eign financial institutions against the non -payment of a loan by the private or public owned 
borrower due to commercial and political risks . The scope of coverage is limited to Turkish 
goods/services and the programme aims to enhance buyer 's credit supports of the banks facilitating 
Turkish export especially in the international projects.  
Letter of Credit Confirmation Insurance Programme ; LC Confirmation Insurance Programme was 
launched in 2019 to insure banks operates in Türkiye that confirms the "letters of credit " issued by 
a foreign bank for an export transaction from Türkiye . This programme aims to provide support to 
domestic banks and enable them to enhance their limits as confirmation bank sharing the 
commercial and political risks of the issui ng bank and its country.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The bank was created by the government decree (No.87/11914) in 1987 following the order of a 
specific Law (Law No. 3332) by maintaining the legal personality of the State Investment Bank . With 
this legislation, Turk Eximbank was transformed into a joint stock company subject to the provisions 
of the private law . In 2013 with a new decree (No.2013/4286) which repeal decree No.87/11914, 
the Turkish government implemented several key amendments of this legislation.  
In addition to the Law No. 3332 focusing on basic concepts of the organisation, product offering and 
resources, a minister resolution (Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 2013/4286) plays an 
important role . The resolution includ es the objective and scope of Turk Eximbank, but also further 
details regarding products, financial provisions and governance structures.  
The Articles of Association complement the legal provisions for the Turkish export credit agency . 
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  provisions, organs, management and representation of the bank, the scope of action for the Supreme 
Advisory and Credit Guidance Committee, fiscal accounts and distribution of pro fits, as well as special 
audit principles.  
Turk Eximbank is legally affiliated with the Ministry to which the bank is affiliated by Presidency of 
The Republic of Türkiye . Within this framework, the bank has been associated in 2018 with the 
Ministry of Trad e. 
The operational framework of the Turkish export credit agency is shaped by its annual programs 
entering into force by a decision of the Supreme Advisory and Credit Guidance Committee . The 
committee can determine maximum limits on a general, country, sec tor or commodity basis . This 
applies to loans, guarantees and insurance cover provided by the Bank . The committee has to meet 
at least once a year . In addition, the Presidency or the affiliated Ministry of Trade can inspect and 
audit transactions and accou nts, and demand information in every respect.  
Countries of operation and the limits to be assigned to these countries are determined by Supreme 
Advisory and Credit Guidance Committee and are approved by the Presidency of the Republic of 
Türkiye . Loans to foreign countries for a maturity of 2 years and more and medium term insurance 
coverage are subject to approval of the Minister of Treasu ry and Finance according to Article 10 of 
Act No. 4749 related to the regulation of Public Finance and Debt Management.  
The Cabinet Degree no. 2009/15198 was put into effect on July 15, 2009 in accordance with 
Act no. 4749 is regulating the financial supports provided by Turk Eximbank under its export credit, 
insurance and guarantee programmes.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Short -term export credits  
In the form of loan.  
International Loans  (Buyers' Credit and Guarantee Programme s) 
It may be in the form of direct lending or guarantee.  
Other medium and long term export credits  
In the form of loan or guarantee . 
Short, Medium and Long Term Insurance Facilities  
In the form of credit insurance.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
1. Short-term Export Credits  
i. Credits Extended via Commercial Banks  
Pre-shipment Export Credit Programme ; extended to "Sectoral Foreign Trade Companies" (SFTC), 
manufacturers, manufacturer -exporters and exporters of goods and services for a maximum of 
720 days in FX credits . In TRY credits maximum term option is 360 days .4 The credit is extended via 
intermediary Turkish commercial banks, which are allocated credit lines following an evaluation 
process . These commercial banks are responsible for the default  risk of the borrowers . Turk 
Eximbank therefore assumes bank risk rather than that of the exporter or manufacturer . The interest 
rate is determined by Turk Eximbank according to money market rates, loan repayment periods and 
cost of funding.  
 
4 In 2022, long term option is also available in PSEC FX credits. In addition, the maximum term option 
has been decreased to 360 days in all TRY credit programmes.  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  ii. Credits Extend ed Directly by Turk Eximbank  
Foreign Trade Companies Short -term Export Credit Programme ; extended to "Foreign Trade 
Corporate Companies" (FTCC) and "Sectoral Foreign Trade Companies" (SFTC) with a repayment 
period of up to 720 days . Applicants must be enti tled to FTCC and SFTC status by the Ministry of 
Economy . The interest rate is determined by Turk Eximbank according to money market rates, loan 
repayment periods and cost of funding.  
Pre-export Credit Programme ; extended to manufacturer -exporters, exporter s and export oriented 
manufacturers except FTCC and SFTC for a maximum of 720  days for FX credits . The interest rate 
for FX option is the same as that of PSEC FX  
Free Trade Zone Pre -export Foreign Currency Export Credit Programme ; extended in FX to 
compani es located in Türkiye's free trade zone areas for a maximum of 720 days . Interest rates are 
the same as that of Pre -export Credits -FX rates.  
Pre-export Credit Programme for SMEs ; extended to only small and medium scale enterprises 
directly by Turk Eximbank 720  days for FX credits . In TRY credits maximum term option is 360 days . 
The interest rate is same as other short -term credits.  
iii. Loans provided by the Central Bank of Türkiye sourc e and extended by Turk Eximbank  
Post-Shipment Rediscount Credit Programme ; Deferred export receivables of Turkish exporters 
goods and services, manufacturer -exporters and manufacturers subject to bankers ' acceptances 
provided by domestic commercial banks o r irrevocable letters of credit which is added a payment 
confirmation by a domestic commercial bank ; deferred export receivables arisen out of cash against 
goods, cash against documents, irrevocable letter or credit which were insured by Turk Eximbank 
Short – Term Export Credit Insurance policy are discounted by Turk Eximbank . Export receivables 
with a maturity of up to 360 days are discounted on LIBOR+spread (The Bank has been working on 
to make the necessary adoptions in the future regarding the LIBOR Tra nsition ), where spread is 
determined by Turk Eximbank.  
Rediscount Credit Programme ; this pre -shipment financing facility is being executed within the 
framework of a limit extended to Turk Eximbank by the Central Bank of Türkiye . The programme 
which requires an export commitment aims at providing support to Turkish manufacturers, exporters 
goods and services and manufacturer -exporters with maturity up to 360 days in the pre -shipment 
base. Promissory notes issued by exporters on behalf of Turk Eximbank, which have the aval of 
banks possessing a short -term letter of guarantee limit with Turk Eximbank are discounted under 
this limit . Since 2013, letter of guarantees issued by banks possessing short -term letter of guarantee 
limit with Turk Eximbank, including promissory notes without av al have also been accepted as 
guarantee under this programme . Export receivables with a maturity up to 360 days are discounted 
by the Central Bank of Türkiye , where 720 day option is available for defensi ve industry firms.  
2. Medium -Long Term Export Credits  
The Export Oriented Working Capital Credit Programme ; manufacturers and manufacturer -exporters 
and exporters of good and services which are established in Türkiye and which produce export 
oriented Turkish products are eligible to apply for this credit programme in which purchasing of raw 
materials, intermediate goods and final products are financed based on the related expense bills 
within 180 days before the application date, at latest . The maturity for th is programme is 3 years 
with one year grace period . The interest rates for foreign currency loans are based on LIBOR/ 
EURIBOR plus a spread, determined by Turk Eximbank according to money market rates, loan 
repayment periods and cost of funding.  
The Export  Oriented Investment Credit Programme ; aims to provide finance to the manufacturers , 
manufacturer -exporters and exporters of goods and services, producing export oriented goods . The 
capital goods such as machinery, equipment and other investment materials are financed in return 
for the related expense bills within the 180 days prior to the application date, at latest . The loans 
have a maximum maturity of 10 years with a grace period of 1 or 2 years . The interest rates for 
foreign currency loans are based on  LIBOR/ EURIBOR plus a spread determined by Turk Eximbank 
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  Overseas Chain Stores Investment Credit Programme ; extended to Turkish entrepreneurs who 
invest abroad for the establishment of shopping malls and chain stores and to those who invest 
abroad for the establishment of stores to sell their own brand . Entrepreneurs who benefit from this 
programme may also benefit from the short -term export credit programmes for the exp ort of Turkish 
goods to be sold in these stores . The interest rate is determined by Turk Eximbank according to 
money market rates, loan repayment periods and cost of funding.  
Ship-Building and Exporting Financing Programme ; Turkish firms involved in ship -building and/or 
the export of ships are eligible for this credit . The terms and conditions of the loan and/or letter of 
guarantee are determined by Turk Eximbank for each transaction, considering the contract signed 
between the buyer and the exporter . The amount of direct loan/ letter of credit should not be more 
than the 85 % of the total contract price.  
Letter of Guarantee Programme for Overseas Contractors' Services ; Turkish contractors who 
participate in tenders abroad are provided letters of guarantee by  Turk Eximbank under the 
counter -guarantee of Turkish commercial banks . Under this programme, Turk Eximbank issues a 
bid-bond, performance -bond and advance guarantee letter through a bank or directly to cover 
Turkish contractors' responsibilities for the p ossible projects against the employer or the employer's 
bank. The commission rate and the payment term are determined by Turk Eximbank for each 
transaction.  
Specific Export Credit Programme ; aims to provide finance to Turkish manufacturers, exporters of 
goods and services and manufacturer -exporters having financial needs which cannot met by other 
credit programmes of Turk Eximbank . Loans provided with funds obtained from international 
financial institutions are also carried out under this program . Terms and  interest rates of the loans 
provided under this programme are determined by Turk Eximbank according to money market rates, 
loan repayment periods and cost of funding on project basis.  
Bridge Credit Programme for Overseas Contractor Services ; companies tha t engage in overseas 
contractor services with an unpaid progress payment are eligible . It is provided with the unpaid 
progress payment determined on project basis . The credit can be allocated either in foreign currency 
or in TL . The interest rate for these  credits is determined by Turk Eximbank according to money 
market rates, loan repayment periods and cost of funding.  
Trademark Credit Programme ; under this programme, the maturity of the loans are 1 0 years with a 
grace period of 2 years which are granted on a project basis with a floating interest rate, based on 
LIBOR/ EURIBOR plus a spread that is determined by Turk Eximbank according to money market 
rates, loan repayment periods and cost of funding.  
3. Credits for Foreign Currency Earning Services  
Tourism Credit  Programme ; travel agencies selected by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, private 
airlines that have obtained a working license from the Ministry of Transportation, and tourism 
enterprises are eligible for this credit . Besides, tourism companies, which are accepted as exporters 
can benefit from this programme . The maximum repayment period in FX credits is 720 days, in TRY 
credits 360 days . The amount of credit is dependent on the foreign currenc y attracted by firms and 
100% of the total expenditures of the proposed project, The interest rate is determined by Turk 
Eximbank according to money market rates, loan repayment periods and cost of funding.  
International Transportation Marketing Credit Pro gramme ; international transportation companies 
resident in Türkiye are eligible for this credit.  
Credit Programme for Participating to Overseas Trade Fairs ; a facility provided to companies to 
increase their market shares by attending foreign fairs.  
Credit  Programme for Foreign Currency Earning Services ; companies resident in Türkiye, which 
engage in foreign currency earning services, are eligible for this credit.  
Bridging Loan for Overseas Contractor Services ; has been put into effect in 2009 in order to m inimize 
the effects of the financial crises in the international markets on Turkish construction sector and to 
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  Letter of Guarantee Program for Overseas Contractors' Service.  
4. International Loans Programmes  
The objective of the International Loans Programmes is to provide financing to the foreign 
buyers/employers of Turkish exporters/contractors . Turk Eximbank either allocates loans to 
governmental entities under the sovereign guarantee of the relevant countries or to private 
companies through credit lines opened to the acceptable banks located in the host countries via its 
Buyer 's Credits Through Foreign Banks, Buyer 's Credits Through Sovereign Guarantee and Buyer 's 
Credits Through Domestic Banks Programmes.  
Buyer's Credits Through Foreign Banks and Buyer's Credits Through Sovereign Guarantee ; aims to 
meet the needs of the foreign buyers aiming to finance their import of:  
• Turkish goods and services with respect to the projects undertaken by Turkish 
contractors ove rseas,  
• durable and non -durable consumer goods and/or capital goods of Turkish origin . 
The borrowers are sovereigns or reputable foreign banks where the support type is in the form of a 
direct loan.  
Buyer 's Credits Through Domestic Banks ; aims to meet finan cing needs of Turkish exporters and 
their foreign buyers . Within the scope of the product, Domestic Banks in Türkiye will be the borrower 
of Turk Eximbank loan . Domestic Banks, which are allocated a credit limit by Turk Eximbank, shall 
utilize Turk Eximban k loans to the Buyers who import Turkish goods from Türkiye, through their 
branches, subsidiaries and correspondent banks operating overseas.  
5. Short -term Credit Insurance  
Short -term Export Credit Insurance Programme ; all Turkish exporters, manufacturer -exporters, 
FTCCs and SFTCs are eligible for this programme . Cover is available up to 90 % of losses incurred as 
a result of commercial and political risks . Premium is charged according to the risk classification of 
the buyer, buyer's country, c redit length, payment term and the type of buyer (public or private).  
Short -term Domestic Credit Insurance Programme ; the policyholders of Short -term Export Credit 
Insurance or the companies who are in the same group with these policyholders are eligible f or this 
programme . Cover is available up to 90 % of losses incurred as a result of commercial risks . Premium 
is charged according to the risk classification of the buyer and credit length.  
6. Medium and Long -term Insurance Facilities  
Specific Export Credit Ins urance Post Shipment Risk Programme ; Capital or semi -capital goods 
exported by Turkish companies may qualify for insurance under these programme . Coverage is 
typically up to 90 % of 85% of the contract value with 15 % of the contract value having to be paid 
in advance . The premium rates are determined by Turk Eximbank on transaction basis according to 
the risk classification of the buyer's country, credit length, terms and conditions of payment, the 
type of the buyer (public/private) and additional guarantees  (or collaterals) provided by the debtor 
as defined OECD Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits.  
The Specific Export Credit Insurance Pre -Shipment Risk Programme ; was implemented in 2016 . 
Under this programme, production costs directly incurred  by exporters under a specific sales contract 
are insured against commercial and political risks for up to 90 %. of the sum insured . The insurance 
provided under this programme has a comprehensive coverage including optional pre -shipment 
period (maximum 180 days) coverage . Post shipment coverage is compulsory where a pre -shipment 
policy is issued, but is also available without issuance of pre -shipment coverage.  
Financial Institutions Buyer 's Credit Insurance Programme ; Domestic or foreign financi al institutions 
which provide buyer 's credit facility to Turkish goods and services can be policyholders under the 
programme . The principal plus contractual interest amount of the loan agreement and the insurance 
premium and coverage ratio is up to 95 %. The premium rates are determined by Turk Eximbank on 
transaction basis according to the risk classification of the buyer's country, credit length, terms and 
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  collatera ls) provided by the debtor as defined OECD Arrangement on Officially Supported Export 
Credits.  
Letter of Credit Confirmation Insurance Programme ; Banks operates in Türkiye that confirms the 
"letters of credit " issued by a foreign bank for an export transac tion from Türkiye are insured under 
the programme . Non-payment  of issuing foreign bank due to the commercial and political risks is 
insured up to  75% of confirmed amount . The programme is available for irrevocable, deferred letter 
of credits and premium ra tes are defined issuing bank 's country risk, issuing bank 's rating and the 
terms and conditions of the payment.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Not available to Turk Eximbank's programmes.  
Regarding short -term credit and insurance programmes ; Turk Eximbank complies with the 
Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures of the WTO . Interest rates of these credits are 
determined by Turk Eximbank in accordance with t he developments in money markets, loan 
repayment periods and cost of funding . Short-term TL credits are mostly funded by equity, profits, 
and general provisions, which are regarded as cost free items . The rates charged by Turk Eximbank 
reflect the governme nt's cost of funding and the Bank revises its rates according to the changes in 
market rates to prevent erosion of its resources from inflation . Interest rates of short -term foreign 
currency loans are defined by Turk Eximbank as "LIBOR+spread", where the s pread is calculated by 
taking into account the credit length and cost of funds . In order to fund these loans, Turk Eximbank 
relies heavily on funds borrowed from commercial banks and international financial markets . The 
interest rates of these loans also r eflect the cost of funds.  
Regarding medium and long -term export credit, guarantee and insurance facilities, Turk Eximbank 
fully complies with OECD Arrangement, which determines the guidelines for the officially supported 
export credits with tenor of two ye ars or more.  
Regarding export credit insurance programmes, Turk Eximbank follows all the disciplines and 
requirements furnished in the OECD Arrangement , Berne Union and the WTO . The insurance 
activities of Turk Eximbank  are similar with those of the traditional ECAs' . Its basic insurance 
programmes are relatively well run and they fully meet the underwriting requirements of 
international reinsurers . For export insurance covering political and commercial risk, the exporte r is 
charged a premium according to the risk classification of the buyer, buyer's country, credit length, 
payment term and the type of buyer (public or private) . For domestic credit insurance covering 
commercial risk, the exporter is charged a premium acco rding to the risk classification of the buyer 
and credit length . Like all other officially supported ECAs, only political risk is under the guarantee 
of the state ; the losses incurred due to commercial risks are indemnified by Turk Eximbank from its 
own re sources . However, re -insurance treaties have been established with domestic and overseas 
re-insurance companies to cede part of the commercial and political risks borne by Turk Eximbank 
under the short -term export credit insurance and short -term domestic c redit insurance programmes 
(60% of commercial and political risks under short -term insurance activities are covered by a 
reinsurer 's panel on the basis of a quota -share treaty) . Premium rates and premiums collected have 
been fairly adequate to cover the lo ng-term operating costs and losses of the programmes since 
commencement.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
There is no time limit to Turk Eximbank programmes . The programmes may be revised, eliminated 
or new programmes are introduced according to the requirements of  Turkish exporters and 
international rules and regulations.  
Pre-shipment TL Export Credit Programme ; has been put into effect in 1989.  
International Loans Programmes ; has been in effect since 1989.  
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  Foreign Trade Companies (FTC) Short -term FX Export Credit Programme ; has been put into effect 
in 1993.  
Pre-shipment FX Export Credit Programme ; has been put into effect in 1994.  
Pre-export FX Credit Programme ; has been put into effect in 1994.  
Foreign Trade Companies (FTC) Short -term TL Export Credit Programme ; has been put into effect 
in 1996.  
Post-Shipment Rediscount Credit Programme ; has been put into effect on October  15, 1996.  
Overseas Chain Stores Investment Credit Programm e; has been put into effect on 
September  6, 1996.  
Pre-export TL Credit Programme ; has been put into effect in 1997.  
Specific Export Credit Programme ; has been put into effect in 1997.  
Tourism Credit Programme ; has been put into effect in 1997.  
Pre-export Credit Programme for SMEs ; was commenced in 2003.  
Rediscount Credit Programme ; has been put into effect on October  12, 1999.  
International Transportation Marketing Credit Programme ; has been put into effect in 2001.  
Credit Programme for Foreign Currency Earning Services ; has been put into effect on July 19, 2002.  
Letter of Guarantee Programme for Overseas Contractors' Services ; has been put into effect on 
July 29, 2002.  
Ship-Building Finance and Guarantee Programme ; has been put into effe ct on April 30, 2004.  
Credit Programme for Participating to Overseas Trade Fairs ; has been put into effect in 2008.  
Bridge Credit Programme for Overseas Contractor Services ; has been put into effect on 
January  19, 2009.  
The International Islamic Trade Fina nce Corporation (ITFC) Backed Production Finance Credit 
Programme ; has been put into effect on April 20, 2010.  
The Export Oriented Working Capital Credit Programme ; has been put into effect on 
January  30, 2012 
The Export Oriented Investment Credit Programm e has been put into effect on March  06, 2012.  
Trademark Credit Programme ; has been put into effect on May 14, 2012.  
Short -term Domestic Credit Insurance Programme ; has been put into effect in 2013.  
Specific Export Credit Insurance Post Shipment Risk Programme ; has been put into effect in 1990 
and has been revised in 2013.  
Participation Banks Pre - Shipment Foreign Currency Export Credit Programme ; has been put into 
effect in 2014.  
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  Credit P rogram Based on the Insured Export Receivables ; has been put into effect in 2020.  
Export Receivables Discounting Program ; has been put into effect in 2014  
Participation Finance Credit ; has been put into effect in 2020, revised in 2022.  
Factoring Credit Programme;  has been put into effect in 2014.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 2022  2021  2020  
CREDIT/GUARANTEE  (million 
USD) (million 
USD) (million 
USD) 
 1. SHORT TERM EXPORT CREDIT PROGRAMMES  18.754,72  20.000,86  22.578,10  
Pre-Shipment Export Credits  713,44  1.764,57  1.514,10  
Pre-Export Export Credit  1.123,16  768,32  544,20  
Pre-Export Credit Programme for SMEs  822,08  601,64  444,80  
Foreign Trade Companies Export Credit  419,72  478,08  240,00  
Rediscount Credit Programme  15.444,19  15.861,01  19.263,40  
Factoring Credit Programme  36,90  132,76  166,10  
Post-Shipment Rediscount Credit Programme  140,97  346,80  384,00  
Credit Program Based on the Insured Export Receivables   3,55 1,00 
Free Trade Zone Pre -Export Credit Programme  54,26  44,12  4,60 
Specific Rediscount Credit Program   -  - 15,80  
 2. MEDIUM -LONG TERM EXPORT CREDIT PROGRAMMES  457,34  2.146,11  1.430,80  
The European Investment Bank Credit  0,12 7,26  - 
The Export Oriented Working Capital Credit Programme  175,04  1.271,17  584,80  
The Export Oriented Investment Credit Programme  39,17  140,18  138,70  
Participation Finance Credit  6,13 22,02  23,00  
Trademark Credit Programme   6,10 456,40  
Specific Export Credit Programme  227,79  684,00  226,30  
Letter of Guarantee Programme   -  - 1,50 
Overseas Chain Stores Investment Credit Programme   -  -  - 
Export Receivables Discounting Program   3,55 0,10 G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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   2022  2021  2020  
Leasing Credit Programme  9,09 11,83   
 3. CREDIT PROGRAMMES FOR FX EARNING SERVICES  192,83  322,55  107,80  
Credit Programme For Foreign Currency Earning Services  40,13  109,65  31,30  
Tourism Credit Programme  88,03  136,05  55,60  
International Transportation Marketing Credit Programme  47,82  35,93  20,90  
Credit Programme for Participating to Overseas Trade Fairs   -  -  - 
Bridging Loan for Overseas Contractors' Services  0,97 13,41   - 
Letter of Guarantee Programme For Overseas Contractors' 
Services  15,88  27,51   - 
 4. INTERNATIONAL LOANS PROGRAMME   158,6 36,4 35 
INSURANCE     
 1. S-T EXPORT CREDIT INSURANCE PROGRAMME  22.566,57  21.125,82  15.465,60  
 2. S-T DOMESTIC CREDIT INSURANCE PROGRAMME   2.732,54   2.376,56  1.632,50  
 3. SPECIFIC (MLT) EXPORT CREDIT INSURANCE 
PROGRAMME   2,28  3,79 43,20  
TOTAL (including maturity extensions of loans)  44.868,87  46.045,50  45.675,10  
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  2  REDUCED SPECIAL CONSUMPTION TAX (SCT) ON MARINE FUELS (DIESEL AND FUEL 
OIL)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Reduced special consumption tax (SCT) on marine fuels (diesel and fuel oil). 
2. Period covered by the notification  
This programme has been implemented since 1 January  2004. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the programme is to use the current potential of seas surrounding Türkiye  at 
maximum level and to ease the burden on national land transportation.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The programme entered into force with the Decision annexed to the Council of Ministers Decision 
No. 2003/5868 dated 1 July 2003 in the Offici al Gazette of 1 6 July 2003 No.19471 from the date of 
1 January  2004. The implementation procedures and principles of the said Decision are explained in 
the section (III/B -1) General Implementation Communiqué of the SCT Law List No (I).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
This programme is a reduced tax practice.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The marine vessels that can benefit from this programme are the vessels of the public 
administrations within the scope of the general budget, registered in the Turkish Inte rnational Ship 
Registry (TISR) and the National Ship Registry (NSR), and the vessels only carrying cargo and 
passengers or servicing on the cabotage line, and commercial yachts and fishing vessels.  
The SCT amount in the deliveries of diesel and fuel oil ty pes (marine fuels) used in these vehicles 
and specified in the Communiqué in terms of the Customs Tariff Statistics Position (HS Code) has 
been reduced to zero, in the scope of the Decision.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The amount of SCT waived in 2019 is 727 .054.560 TL . The amount of SCT waived in 2020 is 
822.093.870 TL.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
There is no time limit specified in the law for the im plementation of the programme.  
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  3  1711 - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ECOSYSTEM CALL  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
1711 - Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem Call  
This support program aims to be a catalyst for the transformation of knowledge in private sector, 
university/public research centers and institutes into products or solutions that will meet the needs 
of the private sector.  
Within the scope of this program,  projects in four priority areas were supported in the first call.  
(1) Intelligent Production Systems,  
(2) Smart Agriculture, Food and Livestock,  
(3) Financial Technologies and  
(4) Effects of Climate Change . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notifica tion relates to the support program provided during the period of 2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
In this support model, it is aimed that  
a. The companies that need artificial intelligence solutions form a consortium with at least one 
company as technology provider, at least one university research laboratory/center or public 
research center/institute experienced in this field, and TÜBİTAK Artificial Intelligence 
Institute.  
b. The TÜBİTAK Artificial Intelligence Institute will be responsible for the basic integration of 
the solutions developed in this context and the rapid transfer of the knowledge to the 
ecosystem.  
c. This support program is expected to act as a catalyst to activate the Artificial Intelligence 
Ecosystem in Türkiye  and to contribute from different perspectives.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on TÜBİTAK Support Programs entered into force after 
published in the Official Gazette dated 16/01/2007 and numbered 26405.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Capital enterprises residing in Türkiye  can apply.  
In the project application, enterprises (Client Company) must form a consortium, with at least one 
company as technology provider, at least one university research laboratory/center or public 
research center/institute experienced in this field, and TÜBİTAK Artificial Intelligence Institute, for 
the purpose of project development through R&D.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
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  - Cooperation Partnership Model  
Project Partnership Model  
In this support model, it is aimed that our companies (client organization) that need artificial 
intelligence solutions form a consortium with at least one company as technology provider, at least 
one university research laboratory/center or public research center/institute experienced in this field, 
and TÜBİ TAK Artificial Intelligence Institute.  
The Client Organization and TÜBİTAK contribute to the project 's R&D costs . As SMEs and university 
research laboratory/center or public research center/institute carries out the research project, the 
TÜBİTAK Artificial  Intelligence Institute supports the project to be progress in the targeted direction.  
- Support Element s 
Below is the budget for the 2022 Calls : 
• Upper budget limit for per project : 2.000.000 TRY  
• If the Client organization is SME,  
o 10% of the technology provi der's project expenses will be paid by the Client. 
70% of the expenses are granted by TÜBİTAK.  
o 10% of the university research laboratory/center or public research 
center/institute 's project expenses will be paid by the Client. 90 % of the 
project expenses a re granted by TÜBİTAK.  
• If the Client organization is not SME,  
o 20% of the project expenses are paid by the Client. 60 % of the project 
expenses are granted by TÜBİTAK.  
o 20% of the university research laboratory/center or public research 
center /institute 's project expenses will be paid by the Client. 80 % of the 
project expenses are granted by TÜBİTAK.  
No support is provided for the commercialization stage.  
Supported expenses  
• Personne l expenses  
• Travel expenses  
• Machinery, equipment, software and h ardware purchase expenses  
• Material expenses  
• Consulting and other service procurement expenses  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The duration of supported project cannot exceed 18 months.  
The Support Program comes into force with the decision of the TÜBİTAK Board of Directors . It will 
continue with one call announcements per year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Total amount of the grant for 171 1 Programme:  
2021  2022  
- 1.546.378 TL  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
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  4  BASIC SCIENCE SUPPORT PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Incentive items provided by Law No. 5746 are corporate tax reduction for R&D or Design centers, 
insurance premium support, income tax withholding incentive, stamp tax exemption, customs tax 
exemption, VAT exemption for new machinery and equipment.  
Another support mechanism given to R&D Cente rs is Basic Science Support program (It will be 
referred to as "Programs to be Supported " after January  2023). Personnel within the scope of this 
support program include the graduates of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology 
undergraduate programs of  higher education institutions and other programs to be determined by 
the Ministry upon the opinion of the Higher Education Council . R&D personnel who will benefit from 
that support must be employed in R&D Centers certified by Law No. 5746.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
Incentives and subsidies given to R&D and Design centers within the scope of Law No. 5746 will be 
valid until 31.12.2028.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the Basic Science Support program is to increase  the number of qualified personnel by 
employing basic science graduates in R&D centers and to support R&D projects.  
The purpose of all incentives and exemptions provided to R&D and design centers is to enhance the 
R&D, innovation and design ecosystem, to i ncrease qualified employment and to support the 
production of high value -added products.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Within the scope of Law No. 5746 on Supporting Research, Development and Design Activities, a 
basic sciences support program i s being carried out . The support program was started on 01.03.2016 
with the revision made in the related law . The Ministry of Industry and Technology is authorized to 
execute the program.  
Other support items provided by the Law No. 5746 are corporate tax r eduction, insurance premium 
support, income tax withholding support, stamp duty exemption, customs duty exemptions, VAT 
exemption for machinery and equipment to be purchased at R&D or Design centers.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Form of the subsidy for the Basic S cience Support program is as grant, contrary others are 
exemptions.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Businesses with R&D or design center certificates within the scope of Law No. 5746 benefit from 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The gross minimum wage amount is paid to the company in the relevant month for each R&D 
personnel who can benefit from the incentive . The gross minimum wage amounts by year are shown 
in the table below.  
Fiscal Year  Amount  
(TL) 
01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016  1.647,00  
01.01.2017 - 31.12.2017  1.775,50  
01.01.2018 - 31.12.2018  2.029,50  
01.01.2019 - 31.12.2019  2.558,40  
01.01.2020 - 31.12.2020  2.943,00  
01.01.2021 - 31.12.2021  3.577,50  
01.01.2022 - 30.06.2022  5.004,00  
01.07.2022 - 31.12.2022  6.471,00  
  
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Program  Responsible Body  Aim of the 
Program  Form of Subsidy  Duration  Amount of 
payment  Program 
beneficiaries  
Law No.  5746 on Supporting 
Research, Development and 
Design Activities  
 Basic Science Support 
Program  
 Ministry of Industry 
and Technology  Employment of 
personnel 
graduated from 
programs to be 
supported in R&D 
centers  
 Grant  24 months  
Until 
31.12.2028  Gross 
minimum wage 
per month  Enterprises with R&D 
Centers  
 
Law No.  5746 on Supporting 
Research, Development and 
Design Activities  
 R&D and Design 
Discount, Income Tax 
Withholding Incentive, 
Insurance Premium 
Support, Stamp Duty 
Exemption, Customs 
Duty Exemption, VAT 
exemption for new 
machinery and 
equipment to be 
purchased  
 Ministry of Industry 
and Technology  The development of 
the R&D, innov ation 
and design 
ecosystem, 
increasing qualified 
employment and 
supporting the 
production of high 
value -added 
products.  
 Centers benefit from 
100% R&D and design 
discount, stamp duty, 
customs duty and VAT 
exemption.  
 Until 
31.12.2028   Enterprises with R&D 
and Design Centers  
 
    Income tax 
withholding incentive 
is supported at 
varying rates 
depending on the 
education level of the 
personnel, and the 
insurance premium 
support is supported 
at the rate of 50%.     
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
Among the programs to be supported, R&D centers that employ R&D personnel with at least a 
bachelor's degree, the monthly gross amount of the monthly wage paid to each of these personne l, 
equal to the monthly gross amount of the minimum wage applied for that year, for two years, 
excluding public personnel . It is covered from the appropriation to be included in the Ministry's 
budget.  
In order to benefit from this support, personnel gradua ted from mathematics, physics, chemistry 
and biology undergraduate programs of higher education institutions to be employed after 
1/3/2016  (inclusive), and personnel graduated from other programs to be determined by the 
Ministry upon the opinion of the Hig her Education Council after 3/2/2021 (inclusive) . It is essential 
to be recruited and employed for the first time in the relevant business.  
The support period for each R&D personnel within the scope of the programs to be supported is 
24 months . All support s and exemptions under the law are valid until 31.12.2028.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy   
There is no distinct statistical study regarding import, export and trade data.  
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  5  CLUSTER SUPPORT PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Name of the program is Cluster Support Program  
2. Period covered by the notification  
Cluster Support Program is a five -year support program and for the years 2021 and 2022, the 
number of supported clusters are 4.  2 clusters ' contracts we re ended in 2022 whereas the remaining 
2 of them are valid until April 2023. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the program is increasing the competitiveness, innovation capacity and productivity 
of the Turkish industry, taking  a greater share from global exports, producing mainly high -tech 
products, and transforming it into an environmentally and socially sensitive industrial structure with 
a qualified workforce.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Program is implemented b y Ministry of Industry and Technology of Türkiye . The legislation for Cluster 
Support Programme came into force in 2012 . Amendment by law was entered into force in 2022.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Expenditures made by the cluster initiatives wer e supported with a 50% grant rate in 2021 and  2022.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidy is provided to cluster initiatives, namely clusters . Clustering initiatives should compose of 
the alliance of at least 20 firms . Initiatives with above mentioned condition can apply the Program 
when call is opened . When applications are found eligible after evaluation process, contracts with 
clusters ' 5 year work plan are signed between the Ministry and cluster entity, one legal personality 
in order to implement studies rela ted with clusters and provide efficient coordination with the 
Ministry.  
Within the context of the Program, many projects are supported by the Ministry . These projects 
which are the components of 5 year business plans are carried out simultaneously by the c lustering 
initiatives . 
Clusters ' 5-year business plans aim to improve the value chains with a specific vision . These plans 
are created by economic actors in an inclusive manner and chiefly focus on the successful 
implementation of projects . The percentage of the grant supported by the Ministry is 50 %. 
The financial support to be provided under the Program is used for the following themes and priorities 
in line with the general goals and objectives of the Program:  
• Improving cluster coordination, a wareness or effectiveness  
• Development of factor conditions or markets  
• Increasing efficiency  
• Strengthening innovation capacity  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
In 2021 and 2022, 20.000.000 TL was budgeted for the Program to be provided as subsidy. 
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  Related 
Law No  Name of 
The 
Program  Responsible 
Body  Aim of the Program  Form of 
Subsidy  Duration  Amount of 
payment  Program 
beneficiaries  
By law 
on 
Cluster 
Support 
Program  
 Cluster 
Support 
Program  Ministry of 
Industry and 
Technology  Increasing the 
competitiveness, 
innovation capacity 
and productivity of the 
Turkish industry, 
taking a greater share 
from global exports, 
producing mainly 
high-tech products, 
and transforming it 
into an 
environmentally and 
socially sensitive 
industrial structure 
with a qualified 
workforce.  Grant  5 years  
Until 
April 2023 5.69 million  
TRY Clustering 
initiatives 
with the 
alliance of at 
least 20 firms  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Cluster initiatives are granted for five years according to the contracts with 5 year business plans.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
There is no distinct statistical study about the evaluation of effects of the grant on cluster firms 
regarding import, export and trade data.  
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  6  BASIC SCIENCE S SUPPORT PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy program  
Basic Sciences Support Program (It will be referred to as "Programs to be Supported " after 
January  2023.) provides financial support for the gross minimum wage portion of the salary of R&D 
personnel who have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Basic Sciences i n the fields of mathematics, 
physics, chemistry and biology . R&D personnel who will benefit from the support must be employed 
in companies in the Technology Development Zones.  
Other support mechanisms provided by Law No.4691 are income tax and corporate ta x and stamp 
duty exemptions, custom duty exemptions, VAT exemptions for the software development activities 
of the companies and income and other tax exemptions for the salaries of the R&D design and 
support personnel in the Technology Development Zones.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
The support program and all of the tax exemptions and custom duty and stamp duty exemptions 
are valid until 31.12.2028.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the Basic Science Support program is to incr ease the employment of basic science 
graduates in R&D and technology companies.  
On the other hand, the aim of the all tax exemptions is to promote and support entrepreneurship 
and innovation and the development of high technology products and services for global market.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Basic sciences support program is carried out within the scope of Law No. 4691 on Technology 
Development Zones . The support program was started on 22.02.2018 with the revision made in the 
relevant law . The Ministry of Industry and Technology is authorized to carry out the program.  
Within the scope of Law No 4691 . Ministry of Treasury and Finance is authorized to provide income 
tax and corporate tax and stamp duty exemptions, VAT exemptions for the software development 
activities of the companies and income and other tax exemptions for the salaries of the R&D design 
and support personnel in the Technology Development Zones.  
The Ministry of Trade is authorized to implement custom duty exemptio ns provided by Law . No.4691.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Form of the subsidy for the Basic Science Support program is as grant . Others are exemptions.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The programme is provided for R&D personnel who are employed in compani es in the Technology 
Development Zones.  
All tax exemptions provided by Law No. 4691 are for companies in the Technology Development 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amo unt 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The gross minimum wage amount is paid to the company in the relevant month for each R&D 
personnel who can benefit from the support . The gross minimum wage amounts by year are shown 
in the table below.  
Fiscal Yea r Amount  
(TL) 
01.01.2017 - 31.12.201 7 1.775,50  
01.01.2018 - 31.12.2018  2.029,50  
01.01.2019 - 31.12.2019  2.558,40  
01.01.2020 - 31.12.2020  2.943,00  
01.01.2021 - 31.12.2021  3.577,50  
01.01.2022  - 30.06.2022  5.004,00  
01.07.2022  - 31.12.2022  6.471,00  
  
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Subsidy  Duration  Amount of 
payment  Program beneficiaries  
Law No.  4691 on 
Technology 
Development 
Zones.  Basic sciences support 
program  Ministry of Industry 
and Technology  To create employment for 
basic science graduates in 
R&D and technology 
companies.  Grant  24 month  
Until 
31.12.2028  Gross minimum 
wage per month  Firms in the Technology 
Development Zones  
Law No.  4691 on 
Technology 
Development 
Zones.  Income Tax and Corporate 
Tax and stamp duty 
exemptions  Ministry of Treasury 
and Finance  To promote and support 
entrepreneurship and 
innovation and the 
development of high 
technology products and 
services for global market  Full exemption  Until 
31.12.2028  - Firms in the Technology 
Development Zones and 
managing company.  
Law No.  4691 on 
Technology 
Development 
Zones.  Income and other tax 
exemptions for the salaries 
of the R&D, design and 
support personnel. The 
number of support 
personnel benefiting from 
the exemption cannot 
exceed the 10% of the total 
number of R&D personnel.  Ministry of Treasury 
and Finance  To create employment for 
skilled professional and 
prevent brain drain  Full exemption  Until 
31.12.2028  - R&D, design and support 
personnel employed in 
firms in the Technology 
Development Zones  
Law No.  4691 on 
Technology 
Development 
Zones.  VAT exemptions for the 
software development 
activities including software 
for system management, 
data management, 
business applications, 
different business domains, 
the internet, mobile phones 
and military command and 
control systems  Ministry of Treasury 
and Finance  To promote and support 
entrepreneurship and 
innovation and the 
development of high 
technology products and 
services for global market  Full exemption  Until 
31.12.2028  - Firms in the Technology 
Development Zones  
Law No.  4691 on 
Technology 
Development 
Zones.  Custom Duty exemption for 
applicable documents 
within the scope of R&D, 
design, and software 
development projects.  Ministry of Trade  To promote and support 
entrepreneurship and 
innovation and the 
development of high 
technology products and 
services for global market  Full exemption  Until 
31.12.2028  - Firms in the Technology 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
In order for the company to benefit from Basic sciences support program, it is essential that the 
personnel to be employed are recruited after 1/7/2017 (inclusive) and employed for the first time in 
the relevant Technology Development Zone firm . The support period for each R&D personnel within 
the scope of support is 24 months.  
All of the tax exemption s are valid until 31.12.2028.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
There is no distinct statistical study regarding import, export and trade data.  
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  7  ORGANIZED INDUSTRIAL ZONE (OIZ) LAND ALLOCATION SUPPORT  
1. Title of t he subsidy programme  
Organized Industrial Zone (OIZ) land allocation support.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the subsidy provided during the period of 2021 -2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
In this context, a certain part of the land prices of the companies that will invest in OIZs is subsidized . 
Thus, it is aimed to increase investments by reducing the costs of investors . Within the scope of the 
subsidy, a certain part of the land price is d educted from the OIZ's debt to the Ministry.  
Grading has been made according to the level of socio -economic development, and less developed 
places are more supported . At the same time, there are places with a high level of development that 
are outside the scope of support.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Additional article 3 of the Organized Industrial Zones Law No. 4562 
Regulation on the Fully or Partial Free Allocation of Parcels in Organized Industrial Zones  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant  
6. To whom an d how the subsidy is provided  
The OIZs that have loan debts to our Ministry are included in the scope of the subsidy . The subsidy 
is provided to real or legal persons who will invest in OIZs.  
The amount of subsidy applied per unit varies and there are 2 issues that determine the amount of 
support in this context:  
(1) The discount rate that the district where the OIZ is located will benefit,  
(2) It is the unit square meter price found by dividing the debt of the OIZ to the Ministry by the total 
industrial area of the relevant OIZ  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The total amount of subsidy provided in this context is 10.626.130,00* Turkish Liras for the year 
2021.  
The t otal amount of subsidy provided in this context is 20.550.427,72* Turkish Liras for the year 
2022.  
(* Both amounts show the amount deducted from the debt of the related OIZs to the Ministry . 
Because this subsidy is given by deducting the debt of the relate d OIZs to the Ministry.)  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The available statistics about subsidy the are provided in Table1 including the previous years of 
notification.  
Table 1 : The Amount of subsidy Provided by Years (TL)  
2021  2022  
10.626.130,00  20.550.427,72  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
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  8  PROVIDING CREDIT SUPPORT TO ORGANIZED INDUSTRIAL ZONES (OIZ)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Providing credit support to Organized Industrial Zones (OIZ).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the subsidy provided during the period of 2021 -2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
It includes supporting the part of the projects required for the build and activities of OIZs with 
credits, which are deemed appropriate by the Ministry . Loans are provided with a more favorable 
interest rate according to market conditions . It is aimed to build OIZs and to continue their activities . 
In this context, the infrastructure required for the build of the OIZ is supported by loans if deemed 
appropriate by the Ministry . In addition, other projects required for the activities of the OIZ are 
supported  by loans if deemed appropriate by the Ministry.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Subparagraph (ç) of the first paragraph of Article 385 of the Presidential Decree No. 1 on the 
Organization of the Presidency  
Article 47 -51 of the Organized Industrial Zones Law No. 4562 
Article 52 of the Organized Industrial Zones Implementation Regulation  
Procedures and Principles Regarding the Use and Crediting of Grants for Organized Industrial Zones 
and Industrial Sites Projects  
5. Form o f the subsidy  
Credit (loan)  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is provided to OIZ legal entities, it is not a support for companies . The amount of support 
is limited by the relevant project and budget possibilities and varies.  
7. Subsidy per  unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
It is aimed to build OIZs and to continue their activities.  
The total amount of support provided in this context is 694.434.447,00 Turkish Liras for the 
year 2021.  
The total amount of support provided in this context is 2.089.737.310,00 Turkish Liras for the 
year 2022.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
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  9. Statistical data permitting  an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The available statistics about subsidy the are provided in Table1 including the previous years of 
notification.  
Table 1 : The Amount of Support Provided by Years (TL)  
2021  2022  
694.434.447,00  2.089.737.310,00  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
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  9  INDUSTRIAL SITES (IS) CREDIT SUPPORT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Industrial Sites (IS) credit support.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the subsidy provided during the period of 2021 -2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
It includes supporting the infrastructure and superstructure investments of industrial sites with 
loans. With this subsidy, it is aimed to increase investments.  
4. Background and authority fo r the subsidy  
Subparagraph (ç) of the first paragraph of Article 385 of the Presidential Decree No. 1 on the 
Organization of the Presidency  
Regulation on the Crediting of Transformation and Development Projects of Industrial Estates and 
Industrial Enterpri ses within the Settlement Area  
Procedures and Principles Regarding the Use and Crediting of Grants for Organized Industrial Zones 
and Industrial Sites Projects  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Credit (loan)  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is provid ed to IS . It is applied in the form of crediting the construction of IS, and the 
amount of support varies according to the relevant project and budget possibilities.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual a mount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
It includes supporting the infrastructure and superstructure investments of industrial sites with 
loans. With this subsidy, it is aimed to increase investments.  
The total amount of support provided in this context is 316.634 .514,00 Turkish Liras for the 
year 2021.  
The total amount of support provided in this context is 874.873.691,00 Turkish Liras for the 
year 2022.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The available statistics about subsidy the are provided in Table1 including the previous years of 
notification.  
Table 1 : The Amount of Support Provided by Years (TL)  
2021  2022  
316.634.514,00  874.873.691,00  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
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  10  INDUSTRIAL SITES (IS) TRANSFORMA TION SUPPORT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Industrial Sites (IS) transforma tion support.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the subsidy provided during the period of 2021 -2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
It includes support for the transformation of IS in residential areas and their relocation to organized 
industrial zones . With this subsidy, it i s aimed to contribute to the transportation and transformation 
of IS and also regular urbanization.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Subparagraph (ç) of the first paragraph of Article 385 of the Presidential Decree No. 1 on the 
Organization of the Presidency  
Regulation on the Crediting of Transformation and Development Projects of Industrial Estates and 
Industrial Enterprises within the Settlement Area  
Procedures and Principles Regarding the Use and Crediting of Grants for Organized Industrial Zones  
and Industrial Sites Projects  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Credit (loan)  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is provided to IS . It is applied in the form of crediting the transportation and 
transformation of the IS, and the amount of support varies according to the relevant project and 
budget possibilities.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
This subsid y includes support for the transformation of IS in set tlement areas and their relocation 
to organized industrial zones.  
The total amount of support provided in this context is 0 Turkish Liras for the year 2021.  
The total amount of support provided in this context is 140.650.943.00 Turkish Liras for the 
year 2022. 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy has been implemented since 15/3/2019, the end time has not been determined.  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The available statistics about subsidy the are provided in Table1 including the previous years of 
notification.  
Table 1 : The Amount of Support Provided by Years (TL)  
2021  2022  
- 140.650.943.00  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
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  11  1004 - CENTER OF EXCELLENCE SUPPORT PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
1004 - Center of Excellence Support Program  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
TÜBİTAK 1004 Centers of Excellence Support Prog ram provides a new insight into specialization of 
Research Infrastructures in Türkiye  towards becoming R&D Hubs in critical technology areas . Within 
the frame of the support program "Call for High Technology Platforms " is launched and for the project 
propo sals, the centers are obliged to engage in collaborations with industry . The program is expected 
to pave the way to specialization of Research Infrastructures via big scale R&D projects . The research 
centres which have been established through public funds  and accredited within the scope of the 
Law No:6550, as well as the research centres of "Research Universities " which are announced by 
Higher Education Council will be provided with the chance to acquire large -scaled R&D project 
support from TÜBİTAK, in or der to specialize in a thematic field and to become a sustainable high 
technology hubs in Türkiye . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the policy ( https://www.tubitak.gov.tr/tr/destekler/akademik/ulusal -
destek -programlari/icerik -1004-mukemmeliyet -merkezi -destek -programi ) of TÜBİ TAK 1004 
Centers of Excellence Support Program . All details of support can be found at that document.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Research universities, research infrastructures that have been qualified within the law of 6550, public 
R & D units and private sector R&D/ design centers may apply.  
At least 5 enterprises should come together . Only research universities and research infrastructures 
that have been qualified within the law of 6550 can be the Rese arch Program Manager Organization 
(APYÖK) . In addition, in the application at least 2 private sector R&D/design centers, at least 2 public 
R & D units and/or universities should come together for the purpose of cooperation.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases wh ere this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Research Program budget is max 50 Million TL for four years and for each research program including 
machinery, equipment, software support, staff salary support , consumable materials support.  
For the private sector budget support is 75 %-60%, depending on whether it is small -scale or 
large-scale.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The Support Program comes into force with the decision of the TÜBİTAK Steering Committee . 
Support Program will be in force until the TÜBİTAK Steering Committee decision for changing it.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  2021  2022  
541.723.044  313.090.721  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
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  12  1007 - PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS RESEARCH FUNDING PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
1007 - Public Institutions Research Funding Program  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• The purpose of the program is to solve the R&D based problems or satisfy their R&D 
based requirements by means of result oriented R&D projects and to create awareness 
of R&D in public institutions.  
• The projects proposed are assigned to one of the following units according to the 
subject o f the project:  
o Public Research Grant Group (KAMAG)  
o Defence and Security Technologies Research Grant Group (SAVTAG)  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Link is below for the program rules and regulations . 
https://www.tubitak.gov.tr/tr/destekler/kamu/ulusal -destek -programlari/1007/icerik -yonetmelik -
ve-esaslar  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
• In order to be a principal investigator,  
o If he/she works at a university, he/she must hold a PhD degree.  
o If he/she works at a public or private institution, he/she must complete 
undergraduate education.  
o In order to be a principal investigator, one should allo cate at least 40 % of 
his/her weekly working hours.  
• In order to be a researcher,  
o If he/she works at a university, he/she must hold a PhD degree  
o If he/she works at a public or private institution, he/she must complete 
undergraduate education.  
7. Subsidy per uni t, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
• Project Budget  
o No budgetary limitations per project.  
• Scholarship, Service Procurement and Equipment Expenses  
o No upper limit for scholarships, service procurements and equipment  
• Travel Expenses  
o No upper limit for travel expenses  
• Dissemination Expenses  
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  • Project Promotion Bonus for Researchers  
o 5800 TL per month is for the head of consortium 's principal investigators.  
o 4800 TL per month is for principal investigator.  
o Up to 2800 TL per month is for researchers.  
o Up to 6000 TL per year is for advisors.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Up to 48 months . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade eff ects of the subsidy  
Total amount of the grant for 1007 Programme:  
2021  2022  
872.242.922  1.816.565.085  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
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  13  1501 – INDUSTRIAL R&D PROJECTS GRANT PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
1501 – Industrial R&D Projects Grant Program  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
- To support R&D and innovation activities of SMEs in our country,  
- To create university -industry cooperation,  
- It was created in order to increase the research -technology development capability, 
innovative culture and competitiveness of Turkish industry.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on TÜBİTAK Support Programs entered into force after 
published in the Official Gazette dated 16/01/2007 and numbered 26405.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
TEYDEB provides non -refundable (grant) support for R&D and innovation project expenditures of 
SMEs residing in Türkiye . 75% of eligible project expenses will be provided to SMEs as grant . 
Payments are made twice a year and after the company spends . Pre-payment cannot exceed 25 % of 
project budget and 25  million  TL for the company within one period.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
There is no limit for SMEs in terms of the total project budget . The maximum number of applications 
is two for 1501 - Industrial R&D Projects Grant Program and 1507 SME RDI (Research, Development 
& Innovation ) Grant Program per call period . The maximum number of applications is not applied 
for joint applications.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The maximum grant duration is 36 months . In case of force majeure, the grant duration could 
exceed 36 months with the authority of Executive Board.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Total amoun t of the grant for 1501 Programme:  
2021  2022  
1.581.910.868 TL  950.476.708 TL  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
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  14  1505 - UNIVERSITY -INDUSTRY COLLABORATION SUPPORT PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
1505 - University -Industry Collaboration Support Program  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of this support program is to contribute to the production, dissemination, and 
commercialization of knowledge and technology via multi -disciplinary RDI projects  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on TUBITAK Technology and Innovation Support Program 
entered i nto force after being published in the Official Gazette dated 16/01/2007 and 
numbered  26405.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
This program aims to contribute to the commercialization of knowledge and technology, which are 
generated within the university/public research centres and institutes in line with the industry needs, 
to the private sector companies which are based in Türkiye  and committed to the exploitation of 
research results . In this program, the private sector com panies are "customers" and research 
organizations are "implementers" in the RDI projects.  
The programme particularly focuses on dissemination and commercializing knowledge created in 
universities and research institutes via transferring it to both SMEs and  large firms as products or 
processes. 60 % to 75% of the project budget is funded by TUBITAK . The remaining project budget 
is covered by the client, depending on its size . Client co -finance is 40 % for large firms and 25 % for 
SME's . A new evaluation scheme is introduced to monitor the production and market success, at 
which the companies are monitored one year after the project is completed.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount  
budgeted for that subsidy  
SUPPORT ITEM  AMOUNT OF ANNUAL BUDGET  
Annual Operation Budget  
(Personnel expenses, hardware -software 
equipment expenses, travel expenses, 
public/private service procurement expenses, 
material expenses,  Project Incentive Bonus and 
overhead)  1.000.000 TL maximum TÜBİTAK contribution for each 
project  
350.000 TL maximum overhead  
288.000 TL maximum project incentive prize directly paid 
to researchers  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
In this Program, university – industry collaboration projects are supported in the form of grant for a 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Total amount of the grant for 1505 Programme:  
2021  2022  
30.586.747 TL  33.047.175 TL  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
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  15  1507 SME RDI (RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION) GRANT PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
1507 SME RDI (Research, Development & Innovation) Grant Program  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
- To support the first 5 projects (at least 2 of them should be with partners) of SMEs in 
order to encourage SMEs for carrying  out innovative projects  
- To support R&D and innovation activities of SMEs in our country,  
- To create university -industry cooperation,  
- It was established in order to increase the research -technology development 
capability, innovative culture and competitiven ess of Turkish industry.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on TÜBİTAK Support Programs entered into force after 
published in the Official Gazette dated 16/01/2007 and numbered 26405.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
TEYDEB provides non -refundable (grant) support for R&D and innovation project expenditures of 
SMEs residing in Türkiye .75% of eligible project expenses will be provided to SMEs as grant . The 
maximum project bu dget can be 1.200.000 TL . Payments are made twice a year and after the 
company spends . Pre-payment is available up to 25 % of eligible project budget.  Application at 
periods two times a year announced by calls.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The total project budget cannot exceed 1.200.000  TL. SMEs can submit at most 5 projects to the 
Programme . At least 2 of them have to be with partners . Also, there is an applicati on limit for call 
period . The maximum number of applications is two for 1501 - Industrial R&D Projects Grant Program 
and 1507 -SME RDI (Research, Development & Innovation ) Grant Program per call period . The 
maximum number of applications is not applied for j oint applications.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The maximum grant duration is 18 months . In case of force majeure, the grant duration could 
exceed 18 months with the authority of Executive Board.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of  the subsidy  
Total amount of the grant for 1507 Programme:  
2021  2022  
267.719.527 TL  162.718.518 TL  
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  16  INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL R&D PROJECTS GRANT PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
International Industrial R&D Projects Grant Program  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
- Under this programme, international collaborative R&D projects which have been 
submitted to EUREKA is supported.  
- The programme aims to increase technical quality and knowledge in Türkiye, to 
improve companies ' access to technological knowledge at the international level, to 
help them with technology transfer processes and to contribute to the participation of 
Turkish companies in international markets.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is ba sed on the Regulation on TÜBİTAK Support Programs entered into force after 
published in the Official Gazette dated 16/01/2007 and numbered 26405.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The programme supports Turkish Equity comp anies that conduct R&D activities . SME's and large 
enterprises can apply to the programme . The R&D costs in the projects are supported . SME's benefit 
from the grant with a ratio of 75 % of a project 's approved expenses . Large enterprises benefit from 
a rati o of 60 %. There is no budget limit for the projects.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
There is no limit in terms of the total project budget and number of submission.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The duration of supported project cannot exceed the project duration announced in the international 
EUREKA call.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Total amount of the grant for 1509 Progra mme:  
2021  2022  
155.633.070 TL  84.601.999 TL  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
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  17  1514 - TECH -INVESTR VENTURE CAPITAL SUPPORT PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
1514 - Tech-InvesTR Venture Capital Support Program  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
With Tech -InvesTR Program, it is aimed at;  
- Supporting early stage technology based firms through funding them the venture 
capital they need,  
- Creating a high value -added production environment through the commercialization 
of R&D and innovation products of early stage technology -based enterprises , 
- Contributing to the creation of venture capital ecosystem through encouraging the 
establishment of new funds to provide venture capital for early stage technology based 
firms,  
- Creating a sustainable venture capital ecosystem in order to support early stage 
technology -based initiatives and increasing the  number of investors in the venture 
capital ecosystem,  
- Providing experience and resources in venture capital in Technology Transfer Offices 
(TTOs), Technology Development Zones (TDZs) and qualified Research 
Infrastructures (RIs).  
4. Background and authority f or the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on TUBITAK Technology and Innovation Support Program 
entered into force after published in the Official Gazette dated 16/01/2007 and numbered 26405.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subs idy is provided  
Technology Development Zones (TDZs), Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) and Research 
Infrastructures (RIs) will participate as limited partners of venture capital funds managed by 
independently and focused on technology. 50 % of the contribu tions of TTO/TDZ/RIs to the VC funds, 
in which the Ministry of Treasury and Finance participate, will be supported by TÜBİTAK in the form 
of grants for investments made in early -stage technology -based companies located in Türkiye . As 
of the date when the f und first invested in the venture, companies of SME scale whose maximum  
7 calendar years have passed through the establishment date and which have received support from 
the public institutions and organizations for R&D and innovation projects in the last 5  calendar years 
that have successfully completed or continued this project will be accepted as early -stage 
technology -based companies.  
In addition, TTO/TDZ/RIs will be provided with overhead support up to 10 % of their contribution.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
SUPPORT ITEM  AMOUNT OF SUPPORT  
Venture Capital Contribution 
Support  − 50% of the contributions of TTO/TDZ/RIs  for VC funds for 
investments made in early stage technology based Türkiye  
resident companies  
− The commitment of TTO/TDZ/RIs to the VC funds should be 
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  SUPPORT ITEM  AMOUNT OF SUPPORT  
− The maximum amount of grant support that can be allocated to 
a single Institution by TÜBİTAK will be 20 Million TL.  
Overhead Support  10% of the Venture Capital Contribution Support  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The duration of the Tech -InvesTR  funds will be 12 years, 5 years for investment and 7 years for exit.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Total amount of the grant for 1514 Programme:  
2021  2022  
7.368.530 TL  2.329.277 TL  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
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  18  1515 - FRONTIER R&D LABORATORY SUPPORT PROGRAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
1515 - Frontier R&D Laboratory Support Programme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support programme provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objectives of the Programme are to enhance the research qualifications of Turkish scientists and 
to ensure that Türkiye  becomes a global attraction center in certain scientific and tec hnological 
areas . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This Programme is based on the Programme 's Code of Practice entered into effect on the Science 
Board 's decision date 07/06/2014.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
• The application process starts with submitting a letter of intent to TÜBİTAK by the 
Company which must meet the following requirements  
✓ The R&D expense in any one year in last (3) years must be at 25  million  TL 
• Domestic and foreign organizations ma y apply for the grant  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The maximum grant award available is 10  million  TL for one calendar year for one Project (Code of 
Practice - Article 5) . 
Budget categories are  
- Personnel Costs  
- Consultancy and Training Costs  
- General Operating Costs  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The Support Programme comes into force with entering the Programme 's Code of Practice into effect 
on the Science Board 's decision d ate which is 07/06/2014 . Support Program will be in force until the 
TÜBİTAK Executive Committee decides to repeal it.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Total amount of the grant for 1515 Programme:  
2021  2022  
34.857.242 TL  16.991.597 TL  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
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  19  1601 -CAPACITY BUILDING FOR INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP GRANT 
PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
1601-Capacity Building for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Grant Program  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the Capacity Building for I&E  Program (1601) is improving the national innovation 
and entrepreneurship ecosystem . In the first phase of 1512 TÜBİTAK BiGG Program, Implementing 
Agencies receive the business idea applications from entrepreneurs . With the training and mentor 
guidance pro vided by Implementing Agencies, new ideas of entrepreneurs are transformed into 
business plans and entrepreneurs apply to the TÜBİTAK BiGG Program with these business plans . 
TÜBİTAK determines the Implementing Agencies with 1601 Program Implementing Agency  Call. 
4. Background and the authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on TUBITAK Support Programs entered into force after 
published in the Official Gazette dated 16/01/2007 and numbered 26405.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and h ow the subsidy is provided  
- Technology Transfer Offices (TTO) of universities  
- Research Infrastructures  
- Foundations established by law  
- Public research centers and institutes  
- Capital companies established in Türkiye that organized at least one business idea 
competition in the field of entrepreneurship, carried out business idea evaluation 
processes or experienced in accelerator and incubation areas  can apply 1601 Program 
Implementing Agency Call.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  BiGG Program 1st Stage Implementing Agency Call  
SUPPORT ITEM  AMOUNT OF SUPPORT  
Grant  No upper limit  
Award Support is given per entrepreneur who supported by 
1512 BiGG calls  
• Award amount in joint projects : Number of 
entrepreneurs proposed by Implementing Agencies and 
supported by TUBITAK X 50.000, -TL 
• Award amount in projects without partner : Number of 
entrepreneurs proposed by Implementing Agency and 
supported by TUBITAK X 25.000, -TL 
Entrepreneur Candidate Award Support for 1512 BiGG Panel 
Evaluation  
• Number of entrepreneur candidates submitted for 1512 
BiGG panel evaluation by Implementing Organizations 
with a success rate of 25% or more X 2,000, -TL 
No upper limit was determined for the project budget in this call.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The Support Program comes into force with the decision of the TÜBİTAK Executive Board . Support 
Program will be in force until the TÜBİTAK Executive Board decision for changing it . Unless stated in 
the call, maximum duration of a project is three years.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Total amount of the grant for 1601 Programme:  
2021  2022  
26.761.496 TL  14.334.086 TL  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  20  1602 PATENT SUPPORT PROGRAM  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
1602 Patent Support Program  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Within this program, it is aimed to increase the number of national and international patent 
applications originating from our country, encourage natural and legal persons to apply for patents 
and increase the number of patents in our country.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This pr ogram is based on the Regulation on TÜBİTAK Support Programs entered into force after 
published in the Official Gazette dated 16/01/2007 and numbered 26405 and "Cooperation Protocol" 
signed between TÜBİTAK and TÜRKPATENT on 08.02.2018.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
By applying TÜRKPATENT, WIPO, EPO, SIPO, KIPO, JPO or USPTO and receiving application number, 
citizens of the Republic of Türkiye  or resident companies, universities, public institutions and 
organizations can benefit from the supports provided within the scope of the Program 
Implementation Principles.  
Only natural persons, universities and SME scale companies can apply for the Natio nal Patent 
Registration Award and International Patent Registration Award.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Natural persons can benefit from supports for up to 5 (five ) patent applications within a calendar 
year and legal persons can benefit from maximum 20 (twenty) patent applications within a calendar 
year. 
Type of the 
Support  The 
Organization 
Applied to  Application Method  Payment Method  Amount of the 
support  
International 
Patent 
Application 
Support  TÜRKPATENT  International Patent 
Applications made by real 
person and legal entities to 
WIPO in the scope of PCT 
can apply to TÜRKPATENT 
with PD -200 form in order 
to benefit from this 
support.  Estimated amount 
of sup port is paid 
to TÜRKPATENT by 
TUBITAK in the 
name of the 
applicant.  Upper limit for this 
support is application 
and research fee 
announced by WIPO . 
In the circumstances 
where applicants 
choose TÜRKPATENT 
as the International 
Search Authority, all 
of the re search fee is 
supported, if not, 
50% of the fee is 
supported by 
TUBITAK.  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  Type of the 
Support  The 
Organization 
Applied to  Application Method  Payment Method  Amount of the 
support  
International 
Examination 
Report Support  TÜBİTAK  This program supports the 
examination report fees 
that will be prepared by 
TURKPATENT, EPO, JPO, 
SIPO, KIPO, USPTO for the 
patent applications that 
have previously been 
supported with 
International Patent 
Application Support 
Program  For the accepted 
applic ations, the 
amount of the 
support is paid to 
the bank account of 
the applicant.  USPTO : 15.000 TL  
EPO: 15.000 TL JPO : 
30.000 TL KIPO : 
15.000 TL CNIPA : 
15.000 TL 
TURKPATENT 
Preliminary Report : 
Exact expense 
declared by WIPO  
International 
Patent Grant 
Prize  TÜBİTAK  Patent applications that 
took International 
Examination Report 
Support can apply to 
TÜBİTAK with PD202 form 
after their patents are 
granted.  For the accepted 
applications, the 
amount of the prize 
is paid to the bank 
account of the 
applicant.  The am ount of the 
support is 20.000 TL 
for each patent 
granted by EPO, JPO, 
USPTO, KIPO and 
SIPO.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
There is no time limit for applications . Applications are always open.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Total amount of the grant for 1602 Programme:  
2021  2022  
1.488.947 TL  133.044.226 TL  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
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  21  1702 -PATENT BASED TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER SUPPORT CALL  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
1702-Patent Based Technology Transfer Support Call  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The program aims the transfer and commercialization of patented technologies which are developed 
by higher education councils, research infrastructures, public enterprises, public researc h centers 
and institutes and early stage technology companies, as a r esult of scientific R&D and innovation 
activities to the capital companies located in Türkiye  by licensing or assignment methods.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on TUBITAK Technology and Innovation Support entered 
into force after published in the Official Gazette dated 16/01/2007 and numbered 26405.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries defined as capital companies located in TÜRKIYE  should apply to the call with p artner 
as technology provider.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
SUPPORT ITEM  AMOUNT OF SUPPORT  
License/Assig nment Support  Up to 4.000.000 TL  
Prototyping, proof of concept, test  
& analysis support  Up to 500.000 TL  
Technology valuation support  Up to 20.000 TL  
- Each performance period covers one year . The performance period starts from the 
beginning of the day mentioned in the call.  
- Base rate of the support is min. 25 %. There is a 15 % additional support rate which 
will be provided in case of the client is SME, another 15 % additional support if patent 
is a high technology, another 10 % support also in the case of registration of patent in 
EPO, USPTO, JPO, SIPO, KI PO. Finally, in case of there is a bundle of patents in the 
license agreement, there will be an additional support as 10 %. 
- Support Ratio is maximum 75 % for SMEs.  
- Support Ratio is maximum 60 % for large companies.  
- Supported projects are monitored at the end of each period every year.  
- Call budget maximum limit is removed.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Total amount of the grant for 1702 Programme:  
2021  2022  
- 834.251 TL  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
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  22  1707 SME SUPPORT CALL FOR ORDER -BASED R&D PROJECTS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
1707 SME Support Call For Order -Based R&D Projects  
The 1707 Order -Based R&D Calls aim to transform solutions that meet the needs of customers into 
commercializable outputs by SMEs through R&D . Projects that might quickly turn into products and 
have high commercialization potential are supported . There is no subject or se ctor limitation.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification is about the support program given since 2020 and is open to continuous application 
as of October  2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
- Directing the R&D activities of SMEs to areas which have a higher possibility of 
commercialization.  
- Reinforcing the cooperation of industrial organizations for R&D activities.  
- Transferring project management knowledge from experienced firms to SMEs.  
- Encouraging industrial o rganizations for supporting R&D activities by co -financing 
(public + private funding).  
- Supporting the emergence of spin -offs. 
- Directing the R&D studies of large industrial organizations to SMEs which can act 
quickly (Eliminating the institutional inertia).  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on TÜBİTAK Support Programs entered into force after 
published in the Official Gazette dated 16/01/2007 and numbered 26405 . This call was opened within 
the scope of the TÜBİT AK TEYDEB Innovation Support Programs Implementation Principles Directive.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Capital enterprises residing in Türkiye  can apply.  
In the project application, at least 2 enterprises should come together for the purpose of project 
development through R&D.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Detailed information about the Support Program is given below.  
- Coope ration Partnership Model  
Project Partnership Model  
It is a model in which a Client and at least one Supplier Organization make joint application to 
TUBITAK . The Client and/or Supplier Organization(s) are responsible for commercializing the project 
output . The Supplier(s) carries out R&D activities.  
The Customer Organization and TÜBİTAK contribute to the project 's R&D costs . As SMEs carries out 
the project, the Client Organization monitors whether the project is progressing in the targeted 
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  - Support  Elements  
Below is the budget for the Calls:  
• Upper budget limit for per project : 5.000.000 TRY  
• 40% of the project expenses are paid by the Client. 40 % of the project expenses are 
granted by TÜBİTAK . (If the Supplier is an Entrepreneur organization who has received 
support from TÜBİTAK BİGG programme before,  50% of the project expenses are 
granted by TÜBİTAK. ) 
No support is provided for the commercialization stage.  
Supported expenses  
• Personne l expens es 
• Travel expenses  
• Machinery, equipment, software and hardware purchase expenses  
• Material expenses  
• Consulting and other service procurement expenses  
• Overheads  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The duration of supported project cannot exceed 24 months.  
The Support Pr ogram comes into force with the decision of the TÜBİTAK Board of Directors . This 
notification is about the support program given since 2020 and is open to continuous application as 
of October  2022. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Total amount of the grant for 1707 Programme:  
2021  2022  
9.626.327 TL  32.748.486 TL  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)   G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  23  1709 – EUREKA - EUROSTARS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
1709 – EUREKA - EUROSTARS  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Within the scope of the call, international R&D projects aiming to develop innovative products, 
processes and services for the market, carried out with a partner from at least one Türkiye and 
Eurostars member country, are supported . The aim of this program, which will be carried out 
between 2021 -2027, is to support innovative SMEs to increase their innovation capacity and 
productivity, thus helping them to access global value chains and new markets.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on TÜBİTAK Support Programs entered into force after 
published in the Official Gaze tte dated 16/01/2007 and numbered 26405.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Capital companies (SME 's and large enterprises), higher education institutions, public research 
centers and institutes, training and research hospitals, research infrastructures within the scope of 
law no. 6550 can apply to the programme . The R&D costs in the projects are suppor ted. The support 
rate applied within the scope of the call is 60 % for large -scale companies, 75 % for SME 's and 100 % 
for the others . The maximum project budget can be up to the international call budget and the 
budget of institutions other than capital comp anies can be at most 50 % of the total project budget.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The call budget is 2.500.00 Euro and there is no limit in terms of the number of  submission.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The maximum project duration is 36 months.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Total amount of the grant for 1709 Programme:  
2021  2022  
- 1.493.702 TL  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
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  24  ADVANCED ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT PROGRAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Advanced Entrepreneur Support Programme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
- Purposes of this support program is to increase the survival rate of new businesses 
established by new entrepreneurs in the determined sectors in line with the strategic 
priorities of our country.  
- Enterprises e stablished by the entrepreneurs who have completed the Advanced 
Entrepreneur Training and those are operating in the fields specified in the Advanced 
Entrepreneur Programme Operation Codes Table can apply to this programme.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on KOSGEB Support Programs entered into force after 
published in the Official Gazette dated 15/06/2010 and numbered 27612.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Entrepreneurs who wish to benefit from the program and the entities defined as real or legal persons 
defined in the Turkish Commercial Code should apply to the relevant Implementation Unit . It is 
essential that the enterprises that apply for the project a re registered and active in the KOSGEB 
Database.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
SUPPORT ITEM  AMOUNT OF SUPPORT  
Establishment Support  5.000 TL For the Private Companies  
10.000 TL for the Equity Companies  
Performance Support [1],[2] First Performanc e Period**  
- 5.000 TL for the enterprises with 
the total worked days of personnel 
between 180 and 539.  
 -10.000 TL for the enterprises 
with the worked days of personnel 
between 540 and 1079.  
 -20.000 TL for the enterprises 
with worked days of personnel 
1080 and above.  Second Performance Period**  
-5.000 TL for the enterprises with the 
total worked days of personnel between 
360 and 1079.  
 -15.000 TL for the enterprises with the 
total worked days of personnel between 
1080 and 1439.  
 -20.000 TL for the enterpri ses with 
worked days of personnel 1440 and 
above.  
Certificate Support  Up to 5.000TL  
Mentoring Consulting And 
Business Coaching Support [3] Up to 10.000TL  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  SUPPORT ITEM  AMOUNT OF SUPPORT  
Machinery, Equipment and 
Software Support [4] 
 Companies operating at medium -low and low technology levels : up 
to 100.000TL  
Companies operating at medium and medium -high technology levels : up 
to 200.000TL  
Companies operating at high technology levels : up to 300.000TL  
 
[1] Each performance period covers one year . The total number of premium days calculated for all personnel 
within the scope of Social Security Institution 4(a) is taken as basis.  
[2] For women, youth, disabled, veteran or in first degree martyr's relative entrepreneurs ; plus 5.000 TL support 
will be added into each performance period if the entrepreneur establishes any performance level.  
[3] Supp ort Ratio is 75 % (VAT excluded) . 
[4] Support Ratio is 75 % (VAT excluded) but support ratio is taken 90 % for domestic machinery equipment and 
software . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The Support Program comes into force with the decision of the KOSGEB Executive Co mmittee . 
Support Program will be in force until the KOSGEB Executive Committee decision for changing it.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The available statistics about the support program are provided in Table1  including the previous 
years of notification.  
Table 1 : The Amount of Support Provided by Years (TL)  
Advanced Entrepreneur Support 
Programme  2021  2022  
675.303.083  636.510.638  
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  25  COOPERATION SUPPORT PROGRAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Cooperation Support Programme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Purposes of the programme are to enhance co -work culture between SMEs or between SMEs and 
large-sized enterprises and to contribute to development of cooperation which mutually provide 
benefit and competitive advantage  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on KO SGEB Support Programs entered into force after 
published in the Official Gazette dated 15/06/2010 and numbered 27612.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant and Reimbursable . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The enterprises which are registered and active in the  KOSGEB Database and which are the real or 
legal persons defined in the Turkish Commercial Code may apply.  
In the project application, at least 5 enterprises should come together for the purpose of cooperation.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is n ot possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The support budget of the KOSGEB Presidency is an integrated budget and there are no separate 
support budgets on a program basis . SMEs are supported in line with the appropriation s allocated 
under the central government budget.  
Detailed information about the Support Program is given below.  
- Cooperation Partnership Models  
1. Operator Institution Model  
It is a model which an operator institution is established by project partners after the project is 
accepted . All process regarding the project is conducted by operator institution.  
2. Project Partnership Model  
It is a model in which each project partner fulfil a part of activities indicated in business -time plan 
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  - Support Elements (Before 21.11.2019)  
Operator Institution Model  
Technology 
Area of 
Operator 
Institution  Minimum 
Number of 
SMEs  Upper Support Limit (TL)  
Total Upper Limit 
(TL) 
Non-reimbursable  Reimbursable  Total 
High 2 2 Million  3 Million  5 Million  5 Million  
Middle -High 3 2 Million  3 Million  5 Million  5 Million  
Others  5 2 Million  3 Million  5 Million  5 Million  
Note: In case of cooperation with large -sized enterprise, only one SME is enough to meet program conditions . 
Project Partnership Model  
Technology Area 
of the Project  Minimum 
Number of 
SMEs  Upper Support Limit for Each Project Partner(TL)  
Total Upper Limit 
(TL) 
Non-reimbursable  Reimbursable  Total 
High 2 1 Million  1 Million  2 Million  10 Million  
Middle -High 3 500 Thousand  500 Thousand  1 Million  10 Million  
Others  5 250 Thousand  500 Thousand  750 
Thousand  5 Million  
Note: In case of cooperation with large -sized enterprise, only one SME is enough to meet program conditions . 
- Support Elements (After 21.11.2019)  
Operator Institution Model  
Technology 
Area of 
Operator 
Institution  Minimum 
Number of 
SMEs  Upper Support Limit (TL)  
Total Upper Limit 
(TL) 
Non-reimbursable  Reimbursable  Total 
High 2 1.5 Million  3.5 Million  5 Million  5 Million  
Middle -High 3 1.5 Million  3.5 Million  5 Million  5 Million  
Others  5 1.5 Million  3.5 Million  5 Million  5 Million  
 
Project Partnership Model  
Technology 
Area of the 
Project  Minimum 
Number 
of SMEs  Upper Support Limit for Each Project 
Partner(TL)  Total Upper Limit (TL)  
Non-reimbursable  Reimbursable  Total Non-reimbursable  Reimbursable  Total 
High 2 600 Thousand  1.4 Million  2 Million  3 Million  7 Million  10 
Million  
Middle -High 3 300 Thousand  700 
Thousand  1 Million  3 Million  7 Million  10 
Million  
Others  5 225 Thousand  525 
Thousand  750 
Thousand  1.5 Million  3.5 Million  5 
Million  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  - Project Issues To Be Supported  
Cooperation projects which are between SME or between SMEs and large -sized enterprises on the 
subjects of  
• Co-manufacturing to increase capacity, efficiency, product variety and quality,  
• Co-development of product and service and co -designing to meet demand of customer 
and market,  
• Co-laboratory to increase quality of product and service,  
• Co-marketing to increase ma rket sharing and to create brand image and  
• Cooperation to develop capability and to participate to value chain  are supported.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The Support Program comes into force with the decision of the KOSGEB Executive Committee . 
Support Program will be in force until the KOSGEB Executive Committee decision for changing it.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The available statistics about the support program are provided in Table1 including the previous 
years of notification.  
Table 1 : The Amount of Support Provided by Years (TL)  
Cooperation Support Programme  2021  2022  
1.275.596  35.039.897  
  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  26  CREDIT INTEREST SUPPORT PROGRAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Credit Interest Support Programme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support is given to enterprises to provide cash loans from public banks, private banks, participation 
banks under appropriate conditions in order to increase the share and efficiency of small and 
medium -sized enterpr ises in meeting the economic and social needs of the country, to increase their 
competitiveness, and to realize industrial integration in accordance with economic developments.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the KOSGEB SM E Loan Interest Support Regulation entered into force after 
published in the Official Gazette dated 19/09/2009 and numbered 27354.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Loan. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The enterprises that are registered and active in the KOSGEB Database, the SME Information 
Declaration is updated and defined in the Program can benefit from KOSGEB Loan Interest Support.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The support budget of the KOSGEB Presidency is an integrated budget and there are no separate 
support budgets on a program basis . SMEs are supported in line with the appropriations allocated 
under the c entral government budget.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The Support Program comes into force with the decision of the KOSGEB Executive Committee . 
Support Program will be in force until the KOSGEB  Executive Committee decision for changing it.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The available statistics about the support program are provided in Table1 including the previous 
years of notification.  
Table 1 : The Amount of Support Provided by Years (TL)  
Credit Interest Support Programme  2021  2022  
74.110.053  33.937.000  
  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  27  SME ENERGY EFFICIENCY SUPPORT PROGRAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SME Energy Efficiency Support Programme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
- The aim of this program is to help SMEs determining their current status in terms of 
energy efficiency.  
- Identifying thei r problems and needs,  
- The formation of necessary strategies about energy efficiency.  
- The development of their capacities in line with these strategies  
- The development and meeting their primary needs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on KOSGEB Support Programs entered into force after 
published in the Official Gazette dated 15/06/2010 and numbered 27612.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant and reimbursable . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The enterprises which are registered in the KOSGEB Database and which are the real or legal persons 
defined in the Turkish Commercial Code and which will produce the strategic products in the sectors 
determined by th e KOSGEB Presidency may apply.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The support budget of the KOSGEB Presidency is an integrated budget and there are no separate 
support b udgets on a program basis . SMEs are supported in line with the appropriations allocated 
under the central government budget.  
Detailed information about the Support Program is given below.  
Supports  Support Amount  Support Rate  
Electric Motors Audit Service 
Support*  3.000  
5.000  %100  
 
Electric Motors Replacement 
Expenses Support**  120.000  
200.000  %75 
 
Energy Audit Service Support   30.000  %75 
Efficiency Increasing Expenses 
Support  900.000  %40 
(*) Within the scope of Electric Motors Audit Service Support, 3,000 (three  thousand ) TL for enterprises with 
total energy consumption from 10 TEP to 50 TEP in the last 12 (twelve) months before the start date 
of electric motors audit service, from 50 TEP to 100 TEP is 5,000 (five  thousand ) TL. 
(**) W ithin the scope of Electric Motors Replacement Expenses Support, in the last 12 (twelve) months before 
the start date of electric motors audit service, for enterprises with a total energy consumption of 
10 TEP to 50 TEP, 120,000 (hundred and twenty  thousan d) TL, between 50 TEP to 100 TEP is  200,000 
(two hundred  thousand ) TL. 
8. Duration of the subsidy  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  The Support Program comes into force with the decision of the KOSGEB Executive Committee . 
Support Program will be in force until the KOSGEB Executive Committee d ecision for changing it.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The available statistics about the support program are provided in Table1 including the previous 
years of notification.  
Table 1 : The Amount of Support Provided by Years  
SME Energy Efficiency Support 
Programme  
 2021  2022  
- 505.822  
  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  28  1512 -ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUPPORT PROGRAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
1512-Entrepreneurship Support Programme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The 1512 Entrepreneurship Support Program aims to support the activities from the idea stage to 
the market so that entrepren eurs can transform their technology and innovation -oriented business 
ideas into enterprises with high added value and high potential to create qualified employment . This 
way, it is aimed to encourage qualified entrepreneurship and to create start -up compan ies that have 
international competitive power, can develop innovative, high -tech products and services.  
Within the scope of the program, entrepreneurship training is provided to entrepreneurs and 
technical, commercial and administrative support is provided  to entrepreneurs with 
industry -experienced guides.  
As it is explained below, this program consists of three stages, for the transformation of innovative 
business ideas into commercial products/processes/services . The entrepreneur can complete each 
stage a nd continue to the next stage if receiving TUBİTAK 's approval.  
a. Stage 1 ; It is the stage where the entrepreneurs present their business ideas to the 
implementing organizations, the implementing organizations evaluate these business ideas 
and provide the ent repreneurs with the accelerator service for the business ideas that would 
become a successful business plan.  
b. Stage 2 ; This is the stage that starts with the evaluation of business plans within the 
framework of these Implementation Principles . For business plans approved as a result of 
the evaluation, the entrepreneur is asked to establish a company in accordance with the 
definition of establishment within a defined time period . After signing a contract between 
TÜBİTAK and the organization, entrepreneurship project support is provided to the 
organization as a grant without any guarantee.  
c. Stage 3 ; It is the stage that aims to improve the outputs of the organization in the previous 
stage in terms of performance and functionality through R&D studies and to increase their 
commercialization potential.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on TUBİTAK/TEYDEB Support Programs entered into force 
after published in the Official Gazette dated 16/01/2007 and numbered 26405.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Students who are candidates for technology and innovation -oriented entrepreneurship activities 
within the scope of the program, who have the qualifications specified in the call, who are enrolled 
in any associate, undergraduate, graduate or doctoral program of the universities as of the 
pre-application date, or who graduated from these programs can apply.  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the  annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The support budgets of projects are determined by calls . In 2022 two calls were planned . These calls 
are outlined below.  
1. 1512 Entrepreneur Support Program (Opened on 24/01/2022)  
SUPPORT ITEM  AMOUNT OF SUPPORT  
Grant  450.000 TL For Start -ups established by entrepreneurs  
2. 1512 Entrepreneur Support Program – Green Growth (Opened 01/06/2022)  
SUPPORT ITEM  AMOUNT OF SUPPORT  
Grant  450.000 TL For Start -ups established by entrepreneurs  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The Support Program upper limit is 18 months.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Total amount of the grant for 1512 Programme:  
2021  2022  
103.145.099 TL  93.216.810 TL  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
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  29  KOBIGEL  – SME DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
KOBIGEL – SME Development Support Programme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
- In line with the national and international targets of the country, increasing the shares 
and activities of small and medium -sized enterprises in the economy,  
- Supporting the projects that SMEs will prepare for the pu rpose of increasing the 
competitive power and the added value they provide.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on KOSGEB Support Programs entered into force after 
published in the Official Gazette dated 15/06/2 010 and numbered 27612.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant and Reimbursable . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The enterprises which are registered and active in the KOSGEB Database and which are the real or 
legal persons defined in the Turkish Commercial Co de may apply.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The support budget of the KOSGEB Presidency is an integrated budget and there are no separate 
support budgets on a progr am basis . SMEs are supported in line with the appropriations allocated 
under the central government budget.  
Detailed information about the Support Program is given below.  
The support elements will be amended by considering the specificity of the subject in the context of 
the Call for Proposals.  
Project Duration  At least 8 Months  
Up to 36 Months  
Support Upper Limit  Non-Refundable Support and Reimbursed Support - Maximum 2,000,000 TL  
Project Support Rate  60% (except staff)  
For machinery - equipment, software and service expenses : 70% of the 
support is provided with "reimbursed" or "refundable and non -refundable" in 
case of collateral.  
Note: Personnel support rate is 100% (as grant, within certain limits)  
8. Duration of the sub sidy 
The Support Program comes into force with the decision of the KOSGEB Executive Committee . 
Support Program will be in force until the KOSGEB Executive Committee decision for changing it.  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of  the subsidy  
The available statistics about the support program are provided in Table1 including the previous 
years of notification.  
Table 1 : The Amount of Support Provided by Years (TL)  
KOBIGEL –SME Development 
Support Programme  2021  2022  
92.217.853  74.718.017  
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  30  R&D, P&D AND IN NOVATION SUPPORT PROGRAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
R&D, P&D and In novation Support Programme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021-2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
R & D and Innovation Program : The purpose of the R & D and Innovation Programme is to 
develop small and medium sized enterprises and entrepreneurs with new ideas and inventions based 
on science and technology and to support the projects about development of new products, new 
processes, information and / or services.  
Product Development (P&D) : The purpose of the P & D is to support SMEs that producing original, 
improved or modified new products.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on KOSGEB Support Programs entered into force after 
published in the Official Gazette dated 15/06/2010 and numbered 27612.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant and reimbursable . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Entrepreneurs who wish to benefit from the program and the entities should apply to the relevant 
Implementation Unit . It is essential that the enterprises that apply for the project are registered and 
active in the KOSGEB Database.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The support budget of  the KOSGEB Presidency is an integrated budget and there are no separate 
support budgets on a program basis . SMEs are supported in line with the appropriations allocated 
under the central government budget.  
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  R & D, P&D and Innovation Program:  
 Support Upper Limit 
(TL) Support 
Rate (%)  
Machinery -Equipment, Hardware, Raw Materials, Software and Service 
Procurement Costs Support  200,000  75 * 
Machinery -Equipment, Hardware, Raw Materials, Software and Service 
Procurement Costs Support (reimbursable)  300,000  75 * 
Qualified Staff Employment Support  300,000  100 
Industrial Property Rights Support  100,000  75 
Test and Analysis Support  100,000  75 
Project Development 
Support  Project Consultancy Support  25,000  
75 Training Support  25,000  
Project Promotion Support  15,000  
Domestic - Overseas Congress / Conference 
/ Exhibition Visit / Technological 
Cooperation Visit Support  25,000  
Business Establishment Expenses Support  5,000 (established as a 
person)  
 
10.000 (established as 
a capital company)  
* 15% (fifteen  per cent ) additional support shall be added to these support rates if the machines and equipment 
to be procured for the project are segregated with the domestic goods certificate.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The Support Program comes into force with the decision of the KOSGEB Executive Committee . 
Support Program will be in force until the KOSGEB Executive Committee decision for changing it.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The available statistics about the support program are  provided in Table1 including the previous 
years of notification.  
Table 1 : The Amount of Support Provided by Years (TL)  
Traditional Entrepreneur Support 
Programme  2021  2022  
26.919.034  136.571.299  
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  31  INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION NETWORKS MECHANISM CALL ( SAYEM)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Industrial Innovation Networks Mechanism Call (SAYEM)  
Within the scope of one of the funding mechanism called as Industrial Innovation Networks (SAYEM), 
private sector firms, especially those that contain an R&D and pr oduct design centre, will form a 
network with other firms that take place in the value chain of the targeted technology -based product 
together with end -users, technology development zones, public research institutes and universities . 
As a whole, the networ k will have the opportunity to take centre stage in the innovation system for 
co-creating high value -added products and technologies for the market.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the per iod of 2021 -2022. The first 
phase of first call opened in 2018 and the second phase of the first call opened in 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of SAYEM  is commercialization of the high tech products by means of collaboration private 
sector firms, universities and public that forms innovation networks targeting high TRL products 
(TRL 5-9). 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the TÜBİTAK TEYDEB Innovation Support Programs Implementation 
Principles Directive.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The SAYEM  networks establish models of cooperation and networks based on a 
"product/commercialization roadmap " that includes a business model . The support grant will be 
provided to implementing the R&D and innovation activities that take place in the 
product/commer cialization roadmap based on the strategic milestones that have been put forth by 
the actors who are involved in the network for co -creating high value -added products.  
Coordinator Organizations will make a joint application representing the entire consorti um. Partner 
Organizations are required to comply with the following definitions:  
a) Capital companies,  
b) Higher education institutions,  
c) Public research centers and institutes,  
d) Training and research hospitals,  
e) Research infrastructures within the scope of Law No. 6550.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The support budget of the TÜBİTAK  Presidency is an integrated budget and there are no separate 
support budgets on a program basis.  
Detailed information about the Support Program is given below.  
SAYEM supports;  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  Supported expense items of capital companies  
• Personnel expenses  
• Travel expenses  
• Consulting expenses  
• Service procurement expenses  
• Equipment, equipment, software, publication purchase expenses  
• Material and consumable expenses  
Supported expense items of Public administrations within the scope of the general budget 
and administrations wi th special budgets and expense items supported at foundation 
universities  
• Personnel expenses  
• Scholarship expenses  
• Travel expenses  
• Corporation share (10 %) 
• Tools, equipment, software, publishing expenses  
• Material and consumable expenses  
• Service procurement expenses  
• Project incentive bonus  
The upper limit of the total budget of the Program for the applications to be made by the consortiums 
that apply to the SA YEM 2020 Call is 50,000,000 TL (fifty  million  Turkish Liras) . If more than one 
consortium  cooperates and applies as a single consortium, the upper limit of the total budget of the 
Program is applied as 75,000,000 TL (seventy -five million  Turkish Liras).  
TÜBİTAK SAYEM Support Rates are as follows;  
Organization type  SAYEM Phase 1  SAYEM Phase 2  
SME up to 100%  75% 
Large enterprise  up to 100%  60% 
University  up to 100%  up to 100%  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The Support Program comes into force with the decision of the TÜBİTAK Board of Directors . Support 
Program will be in force until the TÜBİTAK Board of Directors decision changes.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Total amount of the grant for SAYEM Programme:  
2021  2022  
- 53.312.598 TL  
(based on 2023 fixed prices)  
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  32  SME DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SME Development Support Programme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of this program is to increase the competitiveness, institutionalization -branding levels 
and share of the economy in small and medium sized enterprises, to develop their capacities and to 
meet their priority needs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on KOSGEB  Support Programs entered into force after 
published in the Official Gazette dated 15/06/2010 and numbered 27612.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The enterprises which are registered and active in the KOSGEB Database an d which are the real or 
legal persons defined in the Turkish Commercial Code may apply.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The support budget of the KOSGEB Presidency is  an integrated budget and there are no separate 
support budgets on a program basis . SMEs are supported in line with the appropriations allocated 
under the central government budget.  
Detailed information about the Support Program is given below.  
Business De velopment Support Program Support  Support Upper Limit (TL)  Support Rate  
Domestic Fair Support  100,000  60 
Overseas Business Trip Support (*)  90,000  60 
Qualified Staff Employment Support (**)  50,000  60 
Design Support  75,000  60 
Industrial Property Rights Support (***)  100,000  60 
Certification Support (****)  300,000  60 
Test and Analysis Support(****)  300,000  60 
Independent Evaluation Support  20,000  60 
Model Factory Support  100,000  60 
Digital Transformation Consultancy Support  20.000  100 
(*) Within the scope of KOSGEB SME and Entrepreneurship Awards, finalists determined annually are supported 
100% for their one international business trip costs without considering the upper limits from the 
international business trip program o rganized by KOSGEB.  
(**) Personnel to be employed within the scope of Qualified Staff Employment Support ; If entrepreneur is a new 
graduate form a university, female, disabled, first degree relative of a martyr, or a veteran, The Extra 
20% (twenty) is adde d to the support rate.  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  (***) The documents to be obtained from TSE and TURKPATENT are 80 % supported.  
(****) The services to be obtained from TSE are supported at 80 % (one hundred ) rate within the upper limits 
of support.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The Support  Program comes into force with the decision of the KOSGEB Executive Committee . 
Support Program will be in force until the KOSGEB Executive Committee decision for changing it.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The available statistics about the support program are provided in Table1 including the previous 
years of notification.  
Table 1 : The Amount of Support Provided by Years (TL)  
SME Development Support 
Programme  2021  2022  
415.322.072  330.908.122  
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  33  SME TECHNOLOGICAL PRODUCT INVESTMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
SME Technological Product Investment Support Programme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy o bjective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the programme is to increase export by supporting investments which purpose 
production and commercialization of new product/products resulting from R&D or innovation 
activities, for providing value adde d to economy.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on KOSGEB Support Programs entered into force after 
published in the Official Gazette dated 15/06/2010 and numbered 27612.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant and reimbur sable. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Enterprises which  
1. Are operating for at least 1 year  
2. Have one of the following documents, indicating that R&D project completed up to 
5  years ago  
• Resulting from a R&D and Innovation Projects which are supported by KOSGEB and 
other public institutions, law -established foundations or international funds,  
• Being protected by a patent,  
• Result from a doctoral study,  
• Certificate of Technological Product Experience . 
3. Complete prototyping  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The suppo rt budget of the KOSGEB Presidency is an integrated budget and there are no separate 
support budgets on a program basis . SMEs are supported in line with the appropriations allocated 
under the central government budget.  
Detailed information about the Suppor t Program is given below.  
Support Elements  Support Rate  
Machinery -Equipment Support  %60 
(%30 non -reimbursable + %70 reimbursable)  
Production Line Design Costs Support  %60 
(%30 non -reimbursable + %70 reimbursable)  
Software Costs Support  %60 
(%30 non -reimbursable + %70 reimbursable)  
Staff Costs Support  %100  
non-reimbursable  
Training and Consultancy Support  %60 
(%30 non -reimbursable + %70 reimbursable)  
Promotion and Marketing Costs Support  %60 
(%30 non -reimbursable + %70 reimbursable)  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
The Support Program comes into force with the decision of the KOSGEB Executive Committee . 
Support Program will be in force until the KOSGEB Executive Committee decision for changing it.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy  
The available statistics about the support program are provided in Table1 including the previous 
years of notification.  
Table 1 : The Amount of Support Provided by Years (TL)  
SME Technological Product 
Investment Support Progra mme 2021  2022  
97.718.521  42.403.786  
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  34  TRADITIONAL ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT PROGRAMME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Traditional Entrepreneur Support Programme  
2. Period covered by the notification  
This notification relates to the support program provided during the period of 2021 -2022.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
- The aim of this support program is to increase the survival rate of new businesses 
established by new entrepreneurs,  
- Entrepreneurs who have completed Traditional Entrepreneur Training can only apply 
to this program.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
This program is based on the Regulation on KOSGEB Support Programs entered into force after 
published in the Official Gazette dated 15/06/2010 and nu mbered 27612.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The enterprises established by entrepreneurs who have completed the Applied Entrepreneurship 
Training can apply.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, th e total amount or the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
SUPPORT ITEM  AMOUNT OF SUPPORT  
Establishment 
Support  5.000 TL For the Private Companies  
10.000 TL for the Equity Companies  
Performance 
Support*  First Performance Period**  
- 5.000 TL for the enterprises with the 
total worked days of personnel between 
180 and 539.  
-10.000 TL for the enterprises with the 
total worked days of personnel between 
540 and 1079.  
-20.000 TL for the enterprises with worked 
days of personnel 1080 and ab ove. Second  Performance Period**  
-5.000 TL for the enterprises with the total 
worked days of personnel between 360 and 
1079.  
-15.000 TL for the enterprises with the total 
worked days of personnel between 1080 and 
1439.  
-20.000 TL for the enterprises with worked 
days of personnel 1440 and above.  
Certificate 
Support  5.000TL  
* Each performance period covers one year . The total number of premium days calculated for all personnel within 
the scope of Social Security Institution 4(a) is taken as basis.  
** For women, youth, disabled, veteran or in first degree martyr's relative entrepreneurs ; plus 5.000 TL support 
will be added into each performance period if the entrepreneur establishes any performance level.  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
The S upport Program comes into force with the decision of the KOSGEB Executive Committee . 
Support Program will be in force until the KOSGEB Executive Committee decision for changing it.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsi dy 
The available statistics about the support program are provided in Table1 including the previous 
years of notification.  
Table 1 : The Amount of Support Provided by Years (TL)  
Traditional  Entrepreneur Support 
Programme  2021  2022  
148.059.134  184.779.799  
  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  35  EXPORT SUBSIDY PROGRAMME FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS (2022) (ABOLISHED)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The title of the subsidy Programme is "Export Subsidy Programme for Agricultural Products" (Decree 
No. 2018/12).  (Abolished as of the end of 2022) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
The Decree No. 2018/12 of the Money -Credit and Coordination Council has b een effective as of 
January  1, 2018.  
In addition, in accordance with the Nairobi Ministerial Decision on Export Competition, Türkiye 
eliminated the export subsidy entitlements for products or groups of products as of the end of 2022 
by abolishing The Decre e No. 2018/12 of the Money -Credit and Coordination Council.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The policy objective of this export subsidy Programme is to develop Türkiye 's export potential in 
processed agricultural products.  
4. Background and aut hority of the subsidy  
Authority for the subsidy is the Money -Credit and Coordination Council . As of August  2018, duties 
and authorities of Money -Credit and Coordination Council were delegated to Economic Policies 
Council of Presidency of Republic of Türkiy e, Ministry of Treasury and Finance and Ministry of Trade.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidies are provided in the form of deduction of debts to the public corporations from the 
subsidy entitlement.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidies are p rovided to producer/exporters or exporters in the form of deduction of their debts 
to the public corporations from their subsidy entitlement which is calculated on the basis of fixed 
amount per unit.  
7. Subsidy per unit  
The subsidy per product is given below.  
Product  Rate Share of exported 
quantity eligible to 
receive the subsidy  Maximum ratio 
of payment  (TL/ton)  
Cut flowers (fresh)  475 45% 9% 
Vegetables, frozen (exc. potatoes)  180 45% 10% 
Vegetables (dehydrated)  800 40% 10% 
Fruits (frozen)  175 45% 6% 
Preserves, pastes  185 100%  8% 
Honey*  160 20% 2% 
Homogenized fruit preparations  140 35% 5% 
Fruit juices (concentrated)  360 15% 12% 
Olive oil  20 100%  2% 
Prepared or preserved fish  550 100%  5% 
Meat of  poultry (excl. edible offal)  430 41% 14% 
Eggs 40/1000 pieces  65% 10% 
Preserved poultry meat products*  550 50% 13% 
Chocolate and other food preparations 
containing chocolate  270 48% 5% 
Biscuits, waffles  270 18% 7% 
Macaroni vermicelli  150 32% 9% G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  *Subsidy payments has been suspended as of 1 January  2019. 
The second column specifies that the subsidy is only paid on determined percentage of the quantity 
exported and the third column specifies the maximum payment rate of the value of the exports . This 
system has been used owing to the annual volume and value commitments of Türkiye , originated in 
the WTO Agreement on Agriculture.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The Decree No. 2018/12 of the Money -Credit and Coordination Council has been effective as of 
January  1, 2018.  
In addition, in accordance with the Nairobi Ministerial Decision on Export Competition, Türkiye 
eliminated the export subsidy entitlements for products or groups of products as of the end of 2022 
by abolishing The Decree No. 2018/12 of the Money -Credit and Coordination Council.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of this subsidy.  
  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  36  FISHERIES SUPPORT PROGRAMME S 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Identification : Every year,  the support payments for the fisheries sector are made from the 
agriculture support budget that was allocated from the general budget . The principles of the 
payments have been determined by the decision of the Council of Ministers . The rules and procedures 
for the applicants have been identified within the framework of the Communiqués published in the 
Official Gazette every year.  
- Registration and Support fo r Traditional Coastal and Artisanal Fisheries  
The main a im of this program is to improve the social conditions of the families that provide their 
income from fishing in inland and coastal water corresponding to 87 % of our fleet and to improve 
the rural development and social conditions of these families and to update a data bank which forms 
the basis of the decisions taken for the sustainable fisheries management . In addition, it is targeted 
that our fishermen, who are affected by natural disasters, can reach their pre -disaster situation.  
- Aquaculture Support Pro gramme  
The aquaculture support programme includes instruments to increase the quality of production, to 
create disease -free enterprises and hatcheries, to promote the production of new species, to protect 
the environment, and to use of the re -cycle system in aquaculture.  
- Support Program for Puffer Fish elimination  
The invasive species of puffer fish seen in our country's resources in recent years has a negative 
impact on human health . In order to eliminate this and to eliminate the poisonous species from th e 
environment, the caught puffer fish are purchased from the fishermen with payment per fish and 
destroyed under appropriate conditions.  
- Tax exempt ion on Fuel (non-specifi c subsid y) 
The special tax exemption programme has been applied in line with the list  prepared by the Ministry 
of Finance and Treasury to marine vehicles have been performed . The procedures and principles 
regarding the tax exempted fuel of excise duty on these vessels are determined and implemented 
by the  Ministry of Transport and Infrastr ucture  and Ministry of Treasury and Finance . 
The Credits of Agricultural Bank for investment and operational Costs . 
Ziraat Bank (Agricultural Bank ) provides discounted interest credits for investment and operational 
loans to the fisheries sector.  
2. Period co vered by the notification  
2021 and 2022 years . 
The program is implemented annually from 1 January  to 31 December. T ax-exempt ion on fuel for 
fishing vessels is not provided from 1 May to 1 September  when fishing is prohibited.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Conservation of fisheries stocks, reduction of catch pressure on stocks and ensuring sustainable 
fisheries, support of traditional coastal fisheries to ensure the livelihood of fishermen and rural 
development, elimination of puffer f ish, which is an invasive species that adversely affect human 
health, from sources, and participation of fishermen and breeders in decision -making mechanisms 
by strengthening their cooperation with the competent authority . It is aimed to ensure the 
develop ment of a sustainable aquaculture sector, to ensure that the sector can produce healthy 
aquaculture, to make sustainable environmentally friendly production by raising alternative species, G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  and to reduce environmental interaction by using new technologies, and It is targeted to reduce the 
effects of disasters (Flood, Mucilage, Earthquake) occurring in our country on our fishermen.  
4. Background and a uthority for the subsidy  
- Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Grant Subsidies and Buy Back 
Programme ) 
- Ministry o f Treasury and Finance / Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport 
(Tax exemption for fuel)  
- Ziraat Bank (Subsidized investment and operating loans)  
Relevant Legislations : (1) Article 19 of the Agricultural Law No. 5488 dated 18/4/2006  
(2) Decisions of the Council of Ministers published annually on Agricultural 
Supports to be published in the Official Gazette  
(3) Communiqués issued annually covering the above issues published in 
the Official Gazette  
(4) Special Consumption Tax Law and Implementation Communiqués  
5. Form of the subsid y 
- Registration and Support fo r Traditional Coastal and Artisanal Fisheries (Grant)  
- Aquaculture Support Programme (Grant),  
- Supporting Program for Puffer Fish Elimination Fisheries (Grant)  
- Tax Exempted Fuel, (Tax reduction)  
- Investment and operating loans (Low Loan Credit) . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The beneficiaries of these support programmes are the owners of fishing vessels having licenses, 
aquaculture farm owners having aquaculture permission, and  fisheries cooperatives and unions . 
Fishing vessel owner that has valid license, affected by disasters (floods, Mucilage, Earthquake) in 
our country, benefit.  
7. Subsidy per unit and the total amount  
Table 1 : Amount of Support Made to Fishing Vessels within t he Scope of the Communiqué 
on Registration and Support of Traditional Coastal Fishing  
Years  Number of Benefiting Vessels  Total Support Amount ( TL) 
Marine  Inland  TOTAL  Marine  Inland  TOTAL  
2021 11.701  3.129  14.830  18.653.400  3.876.300  22.529.700  
2022 11.586  3.109  14.695  14.790.100  3.845.600  18.635.700  
TOTAL  23.287  6.238  29.525  33.443.500  7.721.900  41.165.400  
Source : DGFA 
Table 2 : Amount of Support Made to Fishing Vessels within the Scope of the Communiqué 
on Supporting Small -Scale Fishermen Damaged by Natural Disaster in Bartın, Kastamonu 
and Sinop Provinces (2022)*  
Provinces  Number of Benefiting Vessels  Total Support Amount ( TL) 
Marine  Inland  TOTAL  Marine  Inland  TOTAL  
Bartın  148 0 148 189.550  0 189.550  
Kastamonu  191 0 191 242.250  0 242.250  
Sinop  378 5 383 483.950  5.250  489.200  
TOTAL  717 5 722 915.750  5.250  921.000  
Source : DGFA G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  * Note : It is a one -time support after a flood disaster.  
Table 3 : Amount of Aquaculture Support  
Years  Total Support Amount (kg)  Total Support Amount ( TL) 
2021 81.418.424  87.788.514  
2022 87.738.529  119.344.310  
TOTAL  169.156.953  207.132.824  
Source : DGF 
Table -4 Tax Exemption Fuel Support By Year  
Years  Benefited 
fishermen  Consumption of Fuel 
(tons)  Amount of Tax Exemptio n 
(₺) 
2021 4.790  80.805  82.082.246  
2022 3.441  80.009  194.113.977  
TOTAL  8.231  160.814  276.196.223  
Source : Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport  
Table 5 : Support Program for Puffer Fish Elimination*  
Years  Benefited fishermen  Number of received tail  Total Support Amount (₺) 
2021 57 9.886  37.793  
2022 89 48.193  389.593  
TOTAL  146 58.079  427.386  
Source : DGFA 
This Programme started in 2020.  
Table -6 Subsidized Fisheries Credits (2021 -2022)  
Years  Operating Loans  Investment Loans  
  
Number 
Beneficiary  Amount of Credit 
(TL) Number 
Beneficiary  Amount of Credit 
(TL) Amount of Credit 
(TL) 
2021 1.556  507.296.127  484 428.769.655  936.065.782  
2022 1.546  1.037.840.439  329 450.500.076  1.488.340.515  
TOTAL  3.102  1.545.136.566  813 879.269.731  2.424.406.297  
Source : Ziraat Bank  
* Loan credits by discounting agricultural loans at current rates to certain rates according to production issues . 
8. Duration of  the subsidies  
01 January  2021 - 31 December  2022 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
a. Available recent three years statistics;  G/SCM/N/401/TUR  
 
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  Payments Made under the Scope of the Communiqué on Registration and Support of 
Traditional Coastal Fishing by Length Groups  
2018  Number of benefiting vessels  Total Support Amount ( TL) 
Marine  Inland  TOTAL  Marine  Inland  TOTAL  
0-4,99 386 135 521 193.000  67.500  260.500  
5-7,99 5.945  1.415  7.360  4.458.750  1.061.250  5.520.000  
8-9,99 2.206  164 2.370  2.206.000  164.000  2.370.000  
10+ 0 46 46 0 46.000  46.000  
TOTAL  8.537  1.760  10.297  6.857.750  1.338.750  8.196.500  
Source : DGFA 
2019  Number of benefiting vessels  Total Support Amount ( TL) 
Marine  Inland  TOTAL  Marine  Inland  TOTAL  
0-4,99 444 201 645 333.000  150.750  483.750  
5-7,99 6.752  1.980  8.732  6.752.000  1.980.000  8.732.000  
8-9,99 2.609  238 2.847  3.261.250  297.500  3.558.750  
10+ 0 45 45 0 56.250  56.250  
TOTAL  9.805  2.464  12.269  10.346.250  2.484.500  12.830.750  
Source : DGFA 
2020  Number of benefiting vessels  Total Support Amount ( TL)  
Inland  TOTAL  Marine  Inland  TOTAL  Inland  
0-4,9 476 308 784 357.000  231.000  588.000  
5,0-7,9 6.987  2.171  9.158  6.987.000  2.171.000  9.158.000  
8,0-9,9 2.745  380 3.125  3.431.250  475.000  3.906.250  
10 and above  0 65 65 0 81.250  81.250  
TOTAL  10.208  2.924  13.132  10.775.250  2.958.250  13.733.500  
Source : DGFA 
Table 3 : Support Amounts Paid to Fishing Vessels withdrew from Fishing  
Years  Number of Vessels Bought Back (Number)  Amount Paid  
(₺) 
2013 364 61.984.800  
2014 456 53.921.050  
2015 191 22.471.000  
2017 214 22.426.063  
2018 39 4.087.058  
TOTAL  1.264  164.889.970 ₺  
Source : DGFA 
b. for a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful full should be 
the latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major 
change in the subsidy : The year 2019 . 
 
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