KOSGEB SME Digital Transformation Support Programme
Speed up your business with digital capability
The SME Digital Transformation Support Programme (KOBİ Dijital Dönüşüm Destek Programı) is a programme of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization of Türkiye (KOSGEB). It supports the interest/profit share on loans that manufacturing SMEs use for machinery, equipment and software investments in digital transformation. FIX manages the application and the process.
- 100+ completed projectsFIX records
- End-to-end managementone team from eligibility to payment
- Every support routeKOSGEB, TÜBİTAK, Ministry, incentives
Why the SME Digital Transformation Support Programme?
We manage your KOSGEB application so you can leave manual processes and data errors behind, and work with you to plan the investment that gives your business speed, measurability and a digital memory.
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Traditional method: Software and machinery needs are decided by instinct.The FIX method: Digital transformation needs are clarified through an approved roadmap.
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Traditional method: Eligibility conditions only come to light at the application stage.The FIX method: Manufacturing, SME and roadmap conditions are checked before applying.
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Traditional method: Investment items are chosen without checking what the support covers.The FIX method: Machinery and software items are planned around what the support covers.
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Traditional method: Efficiency gains after installation are never measured.The FIX method: The transformation’s impact on production processes is measured and reported.
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Result: Unused software and investments made without support.Result: A measurable digital transformation, funded through support programmes.
Who can apply?
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Manufacturing
Only businesses operating in manufacturing industry (NACE Section C) can apply. -
SME status
You must be a small or medium-sized enterprise registered in the KOSGEB database, with an up-to-date declaration. -
TÜSSİDE approval
Before applying, you must have worked with consultants approved by TÜBİTAK TÜSSİDE. -
Roadmap
You must have an approved Digital Transformation Assessment Analysis and Roadmap Report.
How the SME Digital Transformation process works
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We match your company, project and spending plan to the programme’s conditions.
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We build the cost items and budget around what the programme supports.
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We prepare the file in the institution’s format, with the documents the programme requires.
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We handle the institution’s questions and revision requests with you.
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We track spending and reports until a decision is reached on the support payment.
Eligible cost items
| Support item | Scope |
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Machinery, equipment and moulds |
Non-repayable support of up to 20 percentage points on the interest/profit share of the loan you use for machinery, equipment and mould investments. |
Software costs |
Non-repayable support of up to 20 percentage points on the interest/profit share of the loan you use for licence, software and technology investments. |
Support limits
The amount below is the loan limit; KOSGEB supports up to 20 percentage points of the interest/profit share on this loan. Current values are subject to KOSGEB’s latest announcement.
- SME Digital Transformation Support ProgrammeKOSGEB TRY 20,000,000 loan
- Interest supportKOSGEB 20 percentage points
Source: current programme legislation of the relevant institutions. Limits may change under each institution’s current legislation; the exact amount is confirmed by the institution’s announcement during the application period.
Client results
- Grant and incentive references
- 200+
- Active grant clients
- 50+
- Years of experience
- 15+
- Support received by our clients
- TRY 5 billion
Figures are compiled from FIX records and updated from a single source.
What our clients say
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While we were looking for finance for our new investment plans, we were close to getting lost in the complexity of incentive legislation. The FIX team managed the process with precision. Without losing time, we got the funds we were entitled to into our account as quickly as possible.
A.Ö.General Manager
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As we took our brand to the next level, we financed our high-budget spending through FIX’s integrated project management. They brought every lira we spent back onto our balance sheet with maximum efficiency.
M.K.General Manager
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With FIX, we secured the entitlements we used to lose to errors. They manage the process with a “confirmed receivable” discipline, not an “application” mindset. Thanks to their financial foresight, we now manage our budget far more boldly.
S.B.Project Manager
Success stories from grant and incentive projects
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FKK Grup has created value across many core sectors since 1957, from automotive to mining. It chose FIX for professional support in taking its technical projects and investment goals forward.
Ufuk Altuncu · FKK Grup
Grant and Incentive Consulting
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Active in more than 135 countries across energy, telecommunications and defence, MİTAŞ Group ran its grant, incentive and investment processes with FIX.
Pelin Eryaşar · MİTAŞ Group
Grant and Incentive Consulting
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Şirikçioğlu Group, which produces yarn and denim in Kahramanmaraş for markets worldwide, ran its grant and investment incentive processes with FIX.
Mustafa Erdem · Şirikçioğlu Group
Grant and Incentive Consulting
Some of the companies we work with
Other services
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Grants and incentives
Grant and Incentive Consulting
We match planned investment and spending to the right support programme before invoicing.
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Grants and incentives
TÜBİTAK Consulting
We design and run your R&D and innovation projects under the TÜBİTAK programme that fits you.
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Grants and incentives
Investment Incentive Consulting
We place your investment in the right programme and manage the Investment Incentive Certificate.
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Grants and incentives
Export Support
We plan trade fair, promotion and market entry costs with Ministry of Trade support.
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Exports
Export Consulting
We run the export process with you, from market selection to order talks with buyers.
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Corporate Development
TURQUALITY® Consulting
We run the TURQUALITY® process end to end, from application to audit and spending management.
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Exports
Software and Technology Export Consulting
We turn your software product into a scalable business abroad with the Wise Bridge® method.
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Exports
Import Consulting
We find reliable, more cost-effective suppliers and manage the negotiation and sampling process.
How is the digital transformation consulting fee set?
The fee depends on the budget for the machinery and software investment and the workload. Once we have reviewed your roadmap, we clarify the scope and share our quote.
If you’d first like to check for yourself which support you qualify for: Try the AIx® Incentive Robot for free (available in Turkish)
What is the SME Digital Transformation Support Programme?
The SME Digital Transformation Support Programme is a KOSGEB programme that supports the interest/profit share on loans manufacturing SMEs use for digitalisation investments.
It covers machinery, equipment and software investments that digitalise production and management processes.
At FIX, we match the needs in your digital transformation roadmap to what the support covers and prepare the application file.
We also follow the investment process to make sure it runs in line with the rules.
How do you apply for KOSGEB digital transformation support?
- Checking prerequisitesManufacturing activity, SME status and roadmap conditions are reviewed.
- Investment planMachinery and software needs in the roadmap are prioritised.
- Application fileThe project and budget are prepared in KOSGEB format.
- Implementation and monitoringPurchasing, installation and reporting steps are followed up.
Detailed guide
Who is digital transformation support for?
| Status | Need | How FIX helps |
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| A manufacturer tracking production through manual processes | Data and traceability | Planning the right software and hardware investment |
| An SME that has completed its roadmap | Financing the investment | Preparing the application file |
| A company moving to systems such as ERP or MES | Choosing the right items | A budget that matches what the support covers |
What should digital transformation applicants check?
- Sector requirement: The programme is open only to businesses operating in manufacturing.
- Approved roadmap: The Digital Transformation Assessment Analysis and Roadmap Report must be approved before you apply.
- Consistency with the roadmap: The machinery and software you buy must be consistent with the roadmap.
- Final eligibility: Whether the investment qualifies for support is confirmed by KOSGEB’s evaluation.
How do you measure digital transformation impact?
The impact of a digital transformation investment shows in the improvement measured in processes after installation, so the indicators are set before the investment.
Together, we set the indicators to measure and, at the end of implementation, report the impact.
Frequently asked questions
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What does the SME Digital Transformation Support Programme support?The SME Digital Transformation Support Programme supports the interest/profit share on loans…
The SME Digital Transformation Support Programme supports the interest/profit share on loans taken by manufacturing SMEs. The loans fund machinery, equipment and software that digitalise production and management processes.
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Who can apply for the SME Digital Transformation Support Programme?SMEs operating in manufacturing can apply for the SME Digital Transformation Support Programme.
SMEs operating in manufacturing can apply for the SME Digital Transformation Support Programme. Before you apply, the Digital Transformation Assessment Analysis and Roadmap Report prepared by a digital transformation consultant must be approved.
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How are the machinery and software to be purchased under digital transformation support decided?The machinery and software to be purchased must be consistent with the approved roadmap.
The machinery and software to be purchased must be consistent with the approved roadmap. We prioritise the needs in the roadmap by impact and cost, and build a budget that matches what the support covers.
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How does a KOSGEB digital transformation application work?The application has four steps: prerequisite check, preparing the project and budget in KOSGEB…
The application has four steps: prerequisite check, preparing the project and budget in KOSGEB format, purchasing and installation after approval, and period reporting. We manage these steps on your behalf; whether the investment qualifies is confirmed by KOSGEB’s evaluation.
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How do you measure digital transformation impact?The impact of digital transformation is measured by comparing indicators set before the…
The impact of digital transformation is measured by comparing indicators set before the investment with their values after installation. We set indicators such as production time, scrap and stock accuracy with you from the start, and report the impact at the end of implementation.