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TÜBİTAK 1507 SME R&D Start-Up Support Programme

TÜBİTAK 1507 SME R&D Start-Up Support Programme

TÜBİTAK 1507 provides a 75% non-refundable grant for SMEs developing new products, building prototypes, or executing R&D projects up to 2.4 Million TRY.

TÜBİTAK 1507 SME R&D Start-Up Support Program

Managed by TÜBİTAK TEYDEB, the 1507 Program encourages small and medium enterprises to cultivate R&D operations and accelerate product innovations.

Key Financial Terms

  • Funding Model: 75% Non-refundable Grant.
  • Budget Ceiling: Up to 2,400,000 TRY per project.
  • Maximum Duration: Up to 18 months.
  • Eligible Costs: R&D staff payroll, equipment/software acquisitions, technical consulting, and laboratory testing.

Key Proposal Guidelines

  • Clearly demonstrating novel technological advancements (TRL growth) and commercial potential.
  • Structuring balanced work packages aligned with project milestones and expenditure line items.

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