TÜBİTAK Industrial R&D Project Supports (1501,1507)
TÜBİTAK offers various programs to support industrial and R&D projects in Turkey. These supports aim to help businesses develop their innovative projects, increase their technological production capacity and increase their international competitiveness.

TÜBİTAK 1501 – Industrial R&D Projects Support Program
1501 Program, is designed to support private sector companies to develop innovative products, processes or technologies. The program aims to increase the R&D capacity of companies and contribute to the national economy.
Who Can Apply?
- Capital companies established in Turkey.
- Micro, small, medium and large scale companies.
Supported Items:
- Personnel expenses (R&D personnel salaries),
- Equipment and material costs,
- Consultancy and service procurement expenses,
- Travel and overseas collaboration expenses.
Notes: Support is a maximum of grant (non-refundable) 36 to be a month %60Up to . There is no upper support limit.
TÜBİTAK 1507 – Industrial R&D Projects Support Program
1507 Program, was prepared to encourage micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to start R&D and innovation activities. The program focuses on projects that will increase the competitiveness of SMEs by increasing their R&D capacity.
Who Can Apply?
- Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Companies with SME status established and active in Turkey.
Supported Items:
- R&D personnel salary,
- Equipment, software and consumable expenses,
- Consulting services,
- Costs for testing and prototype development.
Notes: Support is a maximum of grant (non-refundable) 36 to be a month %75Up to. The upper support limit has been determined as ₺2,400,000.



TUBITAK Industrial R&D Project Supports (1501,1507) Advantages
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TÜBİTAK Industrial R&D Project Supports (1501,1507) Application Steps

The project proposal is submitted through TUBITAK's PRODIS system.
Technical and economic evaluation is made by independent referees.
For accepted projects, a support agreement is signed and the monitoring process is initiated.
Our Consulting Process


Project Preparation Process


Application Process Management


Project Management and Reporting


Training and Process Tracking
Frequently Asked Questions.
What are TUBITAK 1501 and 1507 support programs?
The 1507 SME R&D Start-up Support Program offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the opportunity to develop R&D projects.
Who can benefit from these supports?
1507: Businesses with SME qualifications.
What is the support rate and amount?
1507: Proje bütçesinin %75’e kadarı desteklenebilir. Destek üst limitleri TÜBİTAK tarafından belirlenir.
How long is the support period?
Which expenses are covered by support?
Personnel expenses
Material and equipment expenses
Consultancy and service procurement expenses
Travel expenses (within the scope of the project)
What documents are required for the project application?
Project budget
Company information
Technical report and targeted outputs