KOSGEB Business Development, Growth and Internationalisation Support
KOSGEB Business Development, Growth and Internationalisation Support is a group of programmes from the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization of Türkiye (KOSGEB) that support SMEs’ competitiveness, productivity and expansion abroad. FIX assesses the programmes that fit your goals. 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 Business Development, Growth and Internationalisation Support?
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Traditional method: Growth, export and productivity steps are handled separately.The FIX method: Growth, export and productivity goals are linked to the right programmes in a single plan.
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Traditional method: No one knows the support options for expanding abroad.The FIX method: KOSGEB programmes for expanding abroad are assessed together.
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Traditional method: Energy and productivity investments are funded from equity.The FIX method: Energy and productivity investments are planned to draw financing from the right support programme.
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Traditional method: Follow-up falls behind after the application.The FIX method: The process from application to payment is managed by one team to a single timetable.
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Result: Piecemeal growth steps without support.Result: A planned growth roadmap, funded through support programmes.
What do you gain from KOSGEB support?
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Support that fits together
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Measured expansion abroad
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The equity burden is calculated in advance
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A file ready for the next call
When a new call opens, the file’s core documents are ready; preparation does not start from scratch.
How the growth and internationalisation support 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.
Programmes under Business Development, Growth and Internationalisation Support
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KOSGEB
International Accelerator Support Programme
StatusNot on the current support list. For businesses that want to expand abroad, we work out today’s options together.
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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Thanks to your Trade Intelligence report, I reached customers in different markets I never knew existed. You really offer precisely targeted, fast solutions. Thank you all again on behalf of my whole team.
Z.K.Business Development Manager
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First of all, the report content is outstanding. It holds truly valuable data on target markets, analysis, competitors and pricing. We took our business to a new level. You are a brilliant team.
A.C.Co-Founder
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The way we met your company was a little unusual, but as they say, everything happens for a reason. Working with you for many years and keeping a close eye on market dynamics and trends will certainly be very valuable for our factory.
C.G.General 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 are KOSGEB growth support consulting fees set?
The consulting fee depends on the chosen programme, the project budget and the workload.
Once we have heard your growth goals, we clarify the right programmes and 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 KOSGEB growth and internationalisation support?
KOSGEB Business Development, Growth and Internationalisation Support is made up of programmes that raise SMEs’ productivity, competitiveness and capacity to expand abroad.
KOSGEB has closed some programmes under this heading to applications: SME Development, SME Energy Efficiency, Cooperation and Living Cultural Heritage. Let’s identify the current options together in the pre-assessment.
At FIX, we choose the programmes that fit your goals together with you, and manage the process from application to reporting.
Which KOSGEB programme is right for whom?
| Programme | Who it’s for | Focus |
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| SME Development (closed on 15 April 2024) | SMEs that want to raise their competitiveness | Certification, consulting and promotion |
| SME Energy Efficiency (closed on 15 August 2024) | Businesses with high energy costs | Efficiency audits and improvement investments |
| Cooperation (closed on 28 February 2025) | Groups of businesses running joint projects | Joint production, supply and marketing |
| International Accelerator: not on the current support list | Innovative businesses (start-ups) targeting international growth | Integration into overseas start-up ecosystems |
| Living Cultural Heritage (closed on 28 April 2025) | Businesses that keep traditional crafts alive | Strengthening and sustaining the craft |
Detailed guide
How do you apply for KOSGEB growth support?
- Goals and needs analysisThe business’s growth, productivity and export goals are clarified.
- Programme matchingProgrammes that fit the goals and their application conditions are identified.
- Project and applicationThe project and budget are prepared and the application is filed.
- Implementation and reportingSpending, reporting and payment are followed up.
What should you check before applying for KOSGEB growth support?
- Different application windows: Programmes have different application periods and conditions; keep track of current announcements.
- Rules on double support: Check the rules on using more than one programme for the same cost.
- Measurable targets: Project targets must be measurable and spending must be documentable.
- Final eligibility: Eligibility for programmes is confirmed by KOSGEB’s evaluation.
How are KOSGEB programmes combined in one plan?
The way to combine KOSGEB programmes is to bring productivity, cooperation and internationalisation goals together in a single growth plan.
We build the plan with you, prevent overlap between programmes and match each step to the right support.
Frequently asked questions
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Which KOSGEB programmes support growth and internationalisation?Today the leading KOSGEB programmes for growth and internationalisation are the Capacity…
Today the leading KOSGEB programmes for growth and internationalisation are the Capacity Building, Global Competitiveness and Strategic Product Support Programmes. The SME Development, Cooperation, SME Energy Efficiency and Living Cultural Heritage programmes have closed to applications.
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Which support can replace the closed KOSGEB programmes?The choice depends on your needs: Capacity Building for production capacity and productivity…
The choice depends on your needs: Capacity Building for production capacity and productivity, and the Global Competitiveness Support Programme for exports and overseas markets, are the leading options. For high-tech product investment, the Strategic Product Support Programme comes into play through a Ministry of Industry and Technology call. In the pre-assessment, we work out together which option fits your company.
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How do you apply for KOSGEB growth support?Applying for KOSGEB growth support starts with clarifying the business’s growth, productivity…
Applying for KOSGEB growth support starts with clarifying the business’s growth, productivity and export goals. We identify the programme that fits the goal and its conditions, prepare the project and budget and manage the application. After approval, we follow up spending, reporting and payment.
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Can you use more than one KOSGEB programme?Yes, but check the rules on using more than one programme for the same cost; application periods…
Yes, but check the rules on using more than one programme for the same cost; application periods and conditions also differ between programmes. By bringing the programmes together in a single growth plan, we prevent overlap and match each step to the right support.
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How is eligibility for KOSGEB programmes confirmed?Eligibility for programmes is confirmed by KOSGEB’s evaluation.
Eligibility for programmes is confirmed by KOSGEB’s evaluation. What decides it is whether project targets are measurable and spending is documentable. We test these two points with you before the file goes to the institution.