KOSGEB International Accelerator Support Programme
The International Accelerator Support Programme was a KOSGEB programme that aimed to help businesses join advanced entrepreneurship ecosystems and increase their exports.
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This programme is not on KOSGEB’s current support list; at the pre-assessment, we work out with you which current options suit your business. · KOSGEB source
Who could benefit?
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Businesses established under the Turkish Commercial Code as natural or legal persons, registered and active in the KOSGEB database
Aim of the programme
- The programme supports participation in international accelerator programmes. The aim is for technology products developed through R&D and innovation in Türkiye to reach international markets, for domestic technology-intensive start-ups to join advanced entrepreneurship ecosystems and for exports to grow.
Eligible cost items
- Support for monthly living costs
- Support for participation costs
- Support for personnel costs
- Support for service procurement costs
Support limits
The amount below is for information only.
- International Accelerator Support ProgrammeKOSGEB USD 50,000
Source: KOSGEB programme regulations.
What is the KOSGEB International Accelerator Support Programme?
The KOSGEB International Accelerator Support Programme supported technology start-ups taking part in accelerator programmes abroad.
The aim was to open up international markets for technological products developed in Türkiye and increase exports.
The eligible cost items under the International Accelerator Support Programme were monthly living, participation, personnel and service procurement costs.
Eligible accelerator programmes lasted at least 1 month and at most 6 months.
Who could apply for international accelerator support?
Start-ups up to 10 years old that focused on technology and innovation could apply for international accelerator support. They had to have high growth potential and a scalable business idea.
We check the current application options together at the pre-assessment.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the KOSGEB International Accelerator Support Programme?The International Accelerator Support Programme was a KOSGEB support scheme that aimed to help…
The International Accelerator Support Programme was a KOSGEB support scheme that aimed to help businesses join advanced entrepreneurship ecosystems and increase their exports. The support was intended for the costs of taking part in an accelerator programme abroad.
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Who could benefit from International Accelerator support?Businesses established under the Turkish Commercial Code, registered and active in the KOSGEB…
Businesses established under the Turkish Commercial Code, registered and active in the KOSGEB database, could benefit from the programme. At the pre-assessment, we work out with you which current KOSGEB options suit your business.
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Which costs does International Accelerator support cover?International Accelerator support covered accelerator participation, monthly living, personnel…
International Accelerator support covered accelerator participation, monthly living, personnel and service procurement costs. The item limits were set in the KOSGEB programme regulations.
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What is the limit on International Accelerator support?According to KOSGEB’s programme page, support was up to 50,000 US dollars per business; for the…
According to KOSGEB’s programme page, support was up to 50,000 US dollars per business; for the organising institution’s staff, the limit was 25,000 US dollars and no support rate applied. The amount on this page is for information only.
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What is FIX’s role in an International Accelerator application?We identify current support that fits your export target and prepare the application for the…
We identify current support that fits your export target and prepare the application for the chosen programme with you. The approval decision rests with KOSGEB.