The KOSGEB Capacity Development Support Program has been launched to support the scale-up investments of SMEs aimed at increasing their efficiency, resilience, production, market size, and institutional capacity. Additionally, contributing to the development of suppliers for large enterprises is among the core objectives of the program.
Within the framework of the program, businesses will be provided with non-refundable supports for the expenses they will incur for their investment projects:
| Support Item | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| ⚙️ | Machinery-Equipment Support | Purchases of new machinery and equipment that will increase production capacity. |
| 📦 | Mold Expenses Support | Expenses for mold design and manufacturing for new product production. |
| 💻 | Software Expenses Support | License and rental fees for software that will improve production, planning, and management processes. |
| 👥 | Personnel Expense Support | Salary support for new and qualified personnel to be employed within the scope of the project. |
| ✍️ | Service Procurement Support | Consultancy, testing, analysis, and certification services needed for the project. |
| 🏦 | Interest/Profit Share Support | Interest/profit share expenses of loans to be used from financial institutions for working capital needs. |
*Note: This support will be provided in line with the provisions of the protocols signed with the relevant financial institutions. Businesses can only benefit from this program once.
Businesses operating in the following sectors according to NACE Rev. 2 can apply:
Businesses in the sectors above must also meet the following conditions:
The program generally targets "fast-growing" enterprises that have shown an average growth of over 20% in the last two years (in net sales revenue or number of employees). However, this condition is not required for technology and supplier development-focused firms.
January 6, 2025 – February 28, 2025
Applications for the Capacity Development Support Program are accepted periodically. It is important not to miss this period!
The Capacity Development Support Program is a valuable opportunity designed for SMEs that aim not just to maintain their current status but to take bold steps and scale up. This support, offered without the "fast growth" requirement especially for technology-producing firms or those in the supply chain of large enterprises, paves the way for investments.
Contact our expert team to avoid missing the application period and to increase your chances of approval by presenting your project in the most accurate way!