
Applications for the support provided up to 2.5 million TL within the scope of KOSGEB's Business Development Support will continue until October 31.
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KOSGEB regularly conducts support programs every year to help businesses establish and maintain their operations.
KOSGEB accepts applications every year and provides support for various expense items in order to support the establishment and maintenance of businesses in certain sectors. So, have applications for the KOSGEB Entrepreneur Support Program started? What are the KOSGEB application requirements? Here are the details...
HAVE KOSGEB ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS STARTED?
Applications for the third term of 2026 Business Development Support within the scope of KOSGEB Entrepreneur Support Program started on October 12. Businesses will be able to complete their applications until October 31, 2026 to benefit from the support.
HOW MUCH IS KOSGEB ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT?
Within the scope of Business Development Support, 80 percent support is provided up to 2 million 250 thousand TL. 250 thousand TL is added to the upper limit for entrepreneurs who are young, women, disabled, veterans or first-degree relatives of martyrs. Thus, the support amount can go up to 2 million 500 thousand TL.
SHOULD SUPPORT BE REFUNDED?
Business Development Support is refundable and no interest or commission is charged. Repayments begin 12 months after the completion of the 24-month program period. Business Startup Support is offered on a non-refundable basis.
WHAT EXPENSES DOES KOSGEB SUPPORT COVER?
Within the scope of support, personnel, machinery and equipment, moulds, software and certain service procurement expenses can be covered. Expenses related to training, consultancy, certification, testing and analysis, marketing, design and industrial property rights are also supported under favorable conditions.
WHICH SECTORS CAN APPLY?
Businesses operating in the fields of manufacturing, telecommunications, computer programming and consultancy, IT services and scientific research and development can apply for Business Development Support. Businesses operating in sectors supported by KOSGEB can apply for Business Startup Support.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
Working capital financing of up to 1 million TL can be provided within the scope of Business Development Interest/Dividend Support for women and young entrepreneurs. While 50 percent of the loan financing cost is covered by KOSGEB without repayment, the maximum maturity for loans is 36 months.
HOW WILL APPLICATIONS BE EVALUATED?
Business Development Support applications are reviewed by boards formed according to sectors. In the first stage, the top 1,000 projects across the country and the top 6 projects on a provincial basis are invited for jury evaluation. Projects that are in the top 500 nationwide and in the top 3 on a provincial basis in the final ranking are eligible to receive support. Applying alone does not guarantee receiving support.
WHERE TO MAKE KOSGEB APPLICATION?
Application procedures and program conditions can be followed on KOSGEB's official website. The e-Government authentication screen can be accessed through the link in the application announcement. Entrepreneurs need to review the current conditions and required documents before applying.
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Applications will close on October 31, 2026.
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