KOSGEB Entrepreneurship Support
Entrepreneur Support Programme
The KOSGEB Entrepreneur Support Programme (Girişimci Destek Programı) offers new and young businesses Business Establishment Support, Business Development Support and Business Development Interest/Profit Share Support. FIX clarifies whether you are eligible, prepares your application and follows the process on your behalf. Support is open to companies registered in Türkiye. Foreign investors can apply once they have set up a company in Türkiye.
- 100+ completed projectsFIX records
- End-to-end managementone team from eligibility to payment
- Every support routeKOSGEB, TÜBİTAK, Ministry, incentives
Why Entrepreneurship Support?
We simplify your application for Business Establishment Support (set-up and staffing) under the KOSGEB Entrepreneur Support Programme, so you can focus on growing your business, not on bureaucracy.
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Traditional method: The company is set up first, and support conditions are checked afterwards.The FIX method: Set-up steps are planned around the conditions of entrepreneur support.
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Traditional method: The business plan is prepared from a generic template.The FIX method: The business plan is written in measurable terms, grounded in market and financial realities.
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Traditional method: No one knows which entrepreneur programme fits.The FIX method: Entrepreneur support items are compared at the outset to see which ones you qualify for.
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Traditional method: Red tape eats into the time the entrepreneur should spend on the business.The FIX method: We take on the application and follow-up; you focus on growing your business.
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Result: Missed set-up support and lost time.Result: A planned start, backed by government support.
Who can benefit from Business Development Support?
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Manufacturing
Factory, workshop and small-scale production in which raw materials are processed into physical products. -
Software and IT
Custom software development, coding, web portals, data processing, server hosting and digital infrastructure services. -
Telecommunications
Wired or wireless network installation, internet service provision and satellite telecommunications services. -
R&D and scientific research
Experimental work, technical testing, analysis and laboratory activity in the natural sciences and engineering.
Entrepreneurship Support: how does the process work?
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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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Staff support |
Staff support towards the salaries of the qualified employees your business needs. |
Machinery, equipment and moulds |
Support for the machinery, auxiliary machinery, equipment and mould costs you need to develop your business. |
Software costs |
Support for the licence, software and technology spending you make to digitalise your business processes. |
Service procurement support |
Support for training, consulting and mentoring, certification, testing and analysis, marketing, design and industrial property rights spending. |
Support limits
Each support item has its own upper limit and support rate; the 80% and TRY 1,500,000 below apply to the repayable Business Development Support. Current values are subject to KOSGEB’s latest announcement.
- Entrepreneurship SupportKOSGEB · Business Development Support (repayable)Support rate 80% support rate: 80% TRY 1,500,000
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 KOSGEB entrepreneurship consulting fee set?
The KOSGEB entrepreneurship consulting fee depends on the support component and the scope of the business plan.
Once we have heard your business idea, we clarify the right component and scope and share a 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 KOSGEB Entrepreneurship Support?
KOSGEB Entrepreneurship Support helps new businesses cover their early-stage set-up, staff and investment costs. KOSGEB is the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization of Türkiye.
The main programme in this area, the Entrepreneur Support Programme, consists of Business Establishment Support, Business Development Support and Business Development Interest/Profit Share Support.
At FIX, we prepare your business plan to meet the programme’s expectations. You focus on setting up your business; we run the application process on your behalf.
How do you apply for KOSGEB Entrepreneur Support?
- Choosing the support componentThe support component best suited to the business idea is identified.
- Checking prerequisitesBusiness age, sector and KOSGEB registration requirements are reviewed.
- Business planThe market, financing and employment plan is written in measurable terms.
- Application and evaluationThe application is filed and the evaluation is followed up.
- Spending and paymentPayment requests are prepared together with spending documents.
Detailed guide
Which Entrepreneur Support Programme component is for whom?
| Support | Who it’s for | Focus |
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| Business Establishment Support | Businesses in their first year | Set-up and staff costs |
| Business Development Support | Young businesses in manufacturing, software, IT and R&D | Machinery, software, staff and service procurement costs |
| Business Development Interest/Profit Share Support | Young and women entrepreneurs | Financing cost of a working capital loan |
What should you check before applying for KOSGEB entrepreneur support?
- Business age and sector: The business’s founding date and sector determine which support component it can use.
- Documentation: Supported spending must be backed by compliant invoices and payment documents.
- Commitments: Employment and activity commitments in the business plan must be realistic.
- Final decision: KOSGEB decides on final eligibility.
What should you do once KOSGEB entrepreneur support ends?
After the support period, track the targets in your business plan and plan new programmes suited to your growth stage.
We then plan with you which KOSGEB and other programmes you can use next.
Frequently asked questions
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What does the KOSGEB Entrepreneur Support Programme consist of?The KOSGEB Entrepreneur Support Programme has three components: Business Establishment Support…
The KOSGEB Entrepreneur Support Programme has three components: Business Establishment Support, Business Development Support and Business Development Interest/Profit Share Support.
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Who are the components of KOSGEB entrepreneur support aimed at?Business Establishment Support covers the set-up and staff costs of businesses in their first year.
Business Establishment Support covers the set-up and staff costs of businesses in their first year. Business Development Support covers machinery, software, staff and service procurement costs for young businesses in manufacturing, software, IT and R&D. Business Development Interest/Profit Share Support covers part of the financing cost of working capital loans for young and women entrepreneurs.
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What determines which component of KOSGEB entrepreneur support you can use?The business’s founding date and field of activity determine which component it can use.
The business’s founding date and field of activity determine which component it can use. Additional support amounts are set for young, women and disabled entrepreneurs, veterans and relatives of fallen service members. We check your KOSGEB registration and declaration status with you before applying.
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What should you watch out for when applying for KOSGEB entrepreneur support?Employment and activity commitments in the business plan must be realistic; supported spending…
Employment and activity commitments in the business plan must be realistic; supported spending must be backed by compliant invoices and payment documents. We build the business plan with you at a scale where the commitments can be met. KOSGEB decides on final eligibility.
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Are KOSGEB’s Traditional and Advanced Entrepreneur Support Programmes still open?No. KOSGEB repealed both programmes on 10 May 2024.
No. KOSGEB repealed both programmes on 10 May 2024. KOSGEB’s current programme for entrepreneurs is the Entrepreneur Support Programme.